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• Urges CSOs, others to speak out against electoral malpractices• Calls for cancellation, vows to challenge result in court The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to probe the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) over allegations of electoral fraud and manipulation during the recently held local council elections. The party also urged the judiciary, civil society organisations (CSOs), international observers, and democracy watchdogs to speak out against the “tyranny” and “electoral malpractices” witnessed during the elections. Chairman of the PDP Chairmen Forum in the state, Adegboyega Adegbesan, who spoke,…

Former Super Eagles and Manchester United striker, Jude Odion Ighalo, has revealed the reason he left Watford for Chinese Super League side, Changchun Yatai, Soccernet.ng reports. The 36-year-old achieved his lifelong dream of playing in the English Premier League in 2014 when he joined Watford from Granada. Ighalo helped the Hornets gain promotion to the English top-flight after scoring 20 goals and providing three assists in 35 EFL Championship games. The following season, he scored 15 Premier League goals, which saw him earn a move to Changchun Yatai. Odion Ighalo on loan from Shanghai Shenhua of Man Utd pre-match during…

The National Assembly has pushed back demands for the immediate reinstatement of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, insisting that the recent Federal High Court judgment does not compel the Senate or its leadership to act. This comes as the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, earlier filed a cross-appeal at the Court of Appeal, challenging key rulings that questioned the upper legislative chamber’s authority, and recommended the lawmakers. In the appeal lodged on July 14, 2025, Akpabio, through his legal team led by Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN, argued that the trial court, presided over by Justice Binta Nyako, overstepped its bounds by delving into legislative…

Sunday Nwakanma An agricultural expert and lecturer at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Dr. Philips Nto, has urged the government at all levels to utilise research findings on agriculture as a means of boosting food security in the country. Nto who is the Director of Agribusiness Incubation Centre at the University, regretted that research findings by institutes and universities were gathering dust at various libraries without the government’s attention He made the call in his office when his former schoolmates from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, paid him a courtesy call. According to him, volumes of research findings…

The November 8 governorship poll in Anambra State could be described as a contest of contrasts. The election, which will see two incumbent political parties go head-to-head with two coalition forces, has the potential to serve as a dress rehearsal for the 2027 presidential poll The post Anambra guber poll: A litmus test for incumbents, coalitions appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

Super Falcons and Al-Ittihad women defender, Ashleigh Megan Plumptre, has revealed her ambitions to venture into coaching and player development after her career as an active footballer, Soccernet.ng reports. The versatile 27-year-old full-back opted to don the green and white colours of Nigeria in 2022 after initially playing for England. Since then, Plumptre has been one of the most consistent performers in the Nigerian female football team when fit. While she’s currently focused on winning the WAFCON 2024 tournament with Justin Madugu‘s side, the Al-Ittihad defender has revealed plans to venture into coaching as she just completed a UEFA-B license…

The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, yesterday, inaugurated the Rivers Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC). He also swore in members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission (RSCSC), Rivers State Local Government Service Commission (RSLGSC), and the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board (RSPHCMB) at Government House, Port Harcourt. A statement signed by the Senior Special Adviser on Media, Rivers State Government, Hector Igbikiowubo, said Ibas charged the board members to uphold the highest standards of discipline, competence, integrity, and unwavering dedication in their service to the state. He emphasised that such commitment was critical to stabilising…

Delta State Police Command, yesterday, confirmed the arrest of five suspected kidnappers and the recovery of a N5 million ransom. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, confirming the incident to The Guardian in Asaba, stated that six other suspected kidnappers were fatally wounded during gun battles with police operatives in different sting operations across the state. These operations were carried out under the directive of the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, as part of intensified efforts to rid the state of criminal elements, The Guardian learnt According to Edafe, on July 12, 2025, about 6.30 a.m., operatives of the command’s Special…

•Group lauds gov’s courage to speak truthThe Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB), yesterday, condemned the recent remarks attributed to Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State that 99.9 per cent of crimes committed in the South-East were perpetrated by local residents. It reminded the governor that falsehood and divisive rhetoric would never sell his second tenure ambition. In a statement, MASSOB reminded Soludo of the grave injustices and violent acts inflicted upon the Igbo people by some Fulani terrorist herdsmen. The statement signed by the National Director of Information of the group, Edeson Samuel, stated…

La Liga giants, Barcelona, are currently in the market to secure a new winger with Marcus Rashford and Ademola Lookman’s names on their wish list, Soccernet.ng reports. However, there has been a growing uncertainty over the future of the wantaway Manchester United striker at the Nou Camp stadium. This indecision has created a fresh opening for Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman, whose name is firmly in the mix as both Barcelona and Arsenal weigh their attacking options. Lookman on Barcelona’s Radar After Stellar Season Lookman’s performances for Atalanta over the past season have made him a hot commodity in Europe. Two seasons…