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In a major political realignment, the Labour Party (LP) in Chikun and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State has collapsed its structures into the Young Progressives Party (YPP). The defection, which took place in Chikun Local Government Area, saw several executive members of the Labour Party—from the ward to the local government levels—resign their membership and officially join the YPP. Receiving the decampees, the National Organizing Secretary of YPP, Williams Moses, alongside the State Chairman, Mallam Mikailu Abubakar, commended the move, describing it as a significant step toward building a credible political alternative in Kaduna State. Moses noted that…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed a viral social media post falsely attributing to him a comment downplaying killings in Nigeria and criticizing former U.S. President Donald Trump, describing it as a reckless fabrication aimed at creating diplomatic tension. The post, circulated by a platform known as Rant HQ, claimed Akpabio said: “The killing is taking place in Nigeria, not in the USA. Trump should focus on the US. Nigerians are not complaining about the killings; we are fully satisfied with the condition of Nigeria.” In a swift rebuttal on Sunday, Akpabio’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme…

The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned a statement by the All Progressives Congress (APC) endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term in 2027. According to a statement issued by Haliru Andi, the State PDP publicity secretary, the PDP and indeed the good people of Zamfara and Nigeria at large, view the endorsement as nothing but a political comedy, a joke taken too far, and an insult to the intelligence of suffering Nigerians. “How can anyone in good conscience endorse a President whose government has inflicted unprecedented hardship, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and poverty…

Edna Imade once again proved why both Nigeria and Spain are locked in a tug-of-war over her international future after firing Real Sociedad to a stunning 1-0 win over league leaders Barcelona on Sunday, Soccernet.ng reports. That impressive Sociedad win ended the Catalan giants’ remarkable five-year scoring streak in Spain’s top flight. Imade struck in the 37th minute from the penalty spot after a VAR review confirmed a handball by Laia Aleixandri. Calm under pressure, the 25-year-old forward sent the Barcelona goalkeeper the wrong way to claim her seventh goal of the season and hand Real Sociedad their…

With about 13 million metric tonnes of waste generated yearly, Lagos State could transform its waste management challenge into a $2.5 billion yearly revenue opportunity, if systems are scaled to recover up to 70 per cent of recyclable materials, BERTRAM NWANNEKANMA reports. With an estimated 13,000 metric tonnes of waste generated every day, Lagos appears poised for a transformative waste revolution if ongoing reforms, partnerships, and awareness campaigns succeed. The city could soon turn its waste crisis into one of Africa’s most lucrative sustainability models, a $2.5 billion yearly industry that cleans the environment while creating prosperity. In raw numbers,…

Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is moving toward Phase 7, targeting a 20% gain as its V1 protocol approaches launch in Q4 2025. The project continues to attract attention across crypto charts as investors prepare for what many view as one of the most promising crypto to buy now. With strong presale progress and clear technical milestones, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is positioning itself at the center of decentralized lending innovation. Development progress and community engagement are advancing side by side. The working leaderboard and dashboard have already created a sense of competition and transparency. Meanwhile, steady presale participation reflects trust in the…

Lara Adejoro The President of the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, Dr. Muhammad Suleiman, has faulted the Federal Government’s claim that it is releasing N11.9bn within 72 hours for the payment of outstanding arrears and allowances to doctors and other health workers across the country. Suleiman, who spoke exclusively with The PUNCH on Sunday, said only about N500m of the said amount is meant for resident doctors. The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare had on Saturday announced in a statement signed by its Deputy Director and Head of Information and Public Relations, Alaba Balogun, that the government would…

Issues one-month ultimatum to contractors to complete 4.1km highwayThe Federal Government has handed over the Owerri–Umuaka Road, Onuigbo–Umuahia Road, Omezuo Bridge, and Umuahia–Ikot Ekpene Road to the Abia State Government for completion following a request by Governor Alex Otti and the subsequent approval of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a show of synergy and shared desire to fast-track road infrastructure. It also authorised Otti to forthwith take charge of the construction, reconstruction, and rehabilitation of the roads, just as it called other state governors to follow suit in the overall interest of the country. Minister of Works Dave Umahi, who…

Super Eagles star Wilfred Ndidi joined Turkish giants Besiktas from Leicester City during the 2025 summer transfer window…  Beşiktaş midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has admitted the team lost control after going 2-0 up and eventually fell 3-2 to Fenerbahçe in Sunday’s Istanbul derby, Soccernet.ng reports. Beşiktaş started strong and took a two-goal lead, but a first-half red card changed the tone of the match, which allowed Fenerbahçe to find their way back and complete the comeback in the closing stages. Besiktas lost 2-goal grip to Fenerbahce Beşiktaş raced into a 2-0 advantage and looked comfortable in the opening phase. However, a…

With more opposition leaders crossing over to the ruling party in Kaduna State, Governor Uba Sani has said his leadership style and infrastructural development across board have attracted decampees to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Besides, he recalled that the opposition had 12 members in the House of Representatives as of May 29, 2023, while the ruling party had just four legislators in the lower legislative chamber of the National Assembly. However, the governor stated that in the last two and a half years, 10 members of the House of Representatives have defected from opposition parties to the APC, saying that   Kaduna is now essentially…