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The Enugu State Government has intensified its clampdown on unlicensed gaming operators, shutting down four illegal outlets across the state. The enforcement drive was carried out by the Enugu State Gaming and Lotto Commission, which said the affected outlets were operating without valid licenses and had failed to regularise their operations despite multiple notifications. Executive Secretary of the Commission, Prince Arinze Arum, who led the operation, told journalists that the state would not stand by and allow some operators flout regulations. “The Commission is charged with regulating gaming and lottery operations in Enugu State. This includes licensing operators and monitoring…

The Obidient Movement has fired back at Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, over a viral video in which he allegedly warned former presidential candidate Peter Obi never to enter Edo without his prior notice — a comment the movement described as both unconstitutional and dangerous. In a fiery statement issued on Thursday by its Director of Strategic Communications, Nana Kazaure, the group called the governor’s comments “reckless, unlawful, and a threat to national cohesion,” warning that Nigeria’s unity cannot be held hostage by the ego of a few state actors. “This is not a monarchy. Edo State is not a…

The Social Democratic Party (SDP) in the South-West region has dissociated itself from the recent coalition of opposition parties. Instead, the party is focusing on developing a strategy to dislodge the All Progressives Congress (APC) at all levels of governance in the 2027 general elections. This declaration was made by the Chairman of the Chairmen of the party in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Hon. Femi Olaniyi, popularly known as Ferrari, at the South-West Stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The meeting comes on the heels of a coalition…

Photo Credit: Mr Eazi/Instagram Mr Eazi has a new song out, and it’s as smooth and charming as you’d expect from him. Titled “Corny,” the track is a playful love confession where he promises to treat his partner right, never “do her corny” or “funny,” and keep his love true. Comparing her sweetness to a baguette and assuring her of “loving for days,” the lyrics are simple, catchy and made to make anyone smile. The video, released alongside the track, shows Mr Eazi surrounded by nature, singing with an ease that makes the song feel personal, almost like he’s speaking…

Paul Onuachu’s long-awaited homecoming has taken an early hit — and Trabzonspor fans are left reeling Trabzonspor have been dealt a significant early-season setback after new signing Paul Onuachu sustained an ankle injury during a pre-season friendly. The Nigerian striker, who only just completed a permanent move from Southampton, is now expected to be sidelined for up to four weeks. The 30-year-old frontman, who spent the 2023–24 campaign on loan at the Black Sea club, suffered the injury in a warm-up match against Azerbaijani side Araz Nakhchivan. Nigeria and Trabzonspor star Paul Onuachu According to a statement released by Trabzonspor’s…

In an age when Nigeria stands at the edge of despair and indecision, one voice rises from the political wilderness with clarity and conviction: Malam Aminu Ringim, an astute politician with a vast following in Jigawa State, brings the weight of both experience and conviction to this call. Having served as Chief of Staff to two different governors—first under Saminu Turaki and later under Sule Lamido—Ringim’s political journey is steeped in service, strategy, and grassroots connection. In 2023, he contested the governorship under the NNPP, further cementing his loyalty to the party and belief in its ideals. With a passionate…

A quiet revolution is unfolding across Delta State, reaching deep into its most remote communities—from mangrove-lined riverine belts to dusty hinterland roads. Governor Sheriff Oborevwori is delivering on his promise to do more, bringing sustainable infrastructure and meaningful development to rural and riverine areas long neglected. Since assuming office on May 29, 2023, Oborevwori has made rural and riverine development a cornerstone of his MORE Agenda—Meaningful Development, Opportunities for All, Realistic Reforms, and Enhanced Peace and Security. His commitment is evident not just in policy pronouncements, but in the visible, transformative projects now reshaping daily life across the state. Working…

Ike Shorunmu once stood between the sticks for the Super Eagles before Stanley Nwabali took up the baton and is performing excellently in the role… Former Super Eagles goalkeeper Ike Shorunmu has weighed in on Stanley Nwabali’s potential switch to Moroccan giants Raja Casablanca, Soccernet.ng reports. According to the former Super Eagles and Beşiktaş goalkeeper, the final decision ultimately lies with the Chippa United player. Shorunmu, who earned 36 caps for Nigeria and enjoyed a stellar career in Europe with clubs like FC Zurich and Samsunspor, described Nwabali as a fantastic goalkeeper whose best years are still ahead of him.…

A criminal gang killed nine farmers on Friday in Nigeria’s Zamfara state, the epicentre of the country’s violent cattle rustling and kidnapping crisis, an official and two residents said. Motorcycle-riding “bandits” — as the gang members are locally known — rounded up a group of farmers working their fields outside Jangebe village in Talata Mafara district, kidnapping around 15 others, the sources said. Armed gangs across Nigeria have taken root across its rural hinterlands amid poverty and government neglect. They raid, loot and burn villages, exact taxes, and conduct kidnappings for ransom. “Bandits attacked the farmers and killed nine of…

President Donald Trump never ceases to amaze with his haughty and self-aggrandising governance style, endless huffing and puffing, brinkmanship, and tendency to weaponise America’s often-stated exceptionalism and unilateralism. Penultimate weekend, as member states of the fledgling association of the Global South and a growing economic bloc, otherwise called BRICS, were holding their 17th Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff hike on them, labeling the group a gang-up against America. He warned that any country aligned with the policies of the BRICS alliance that diverge with US interests, would be hit…