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Nigerian pastor and politician, Tunde Bakare, has dismissed suggestions that he betrayed the Christian faith by running as former President Muhammadu Buhari’s running mate in the 2011 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television, Bakare responded to critics who accused him of aligning with a man many at the time described as an “Islamic extremist.” He insisted that his decision to run alongside Buhari under the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) was not a betrayal, but a calculated political move based on conviction and trust.   “Before I became his running mate, there were all kinds of stories that he was…

Four individuals have been sentenced by two Kwara State High Courts sitting in Ilorin for offences related to internet fraud. The convictions were delivered on Monday, July 14, 2025, by Justices Mahmud Abdulgafar and Sulaiman Akanbi. The convicts — Olaitan Abdulwahab Damilare, Maruf Quadri Kolawole, Habeeb Abiodun Jimoh, and Mubarak Moruf — were arraigned by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on separate charges involving cheating, impersonation, and obtaining money under false pretences. According to court proceedings, Damilare, Kolawole, and Jimoh appeared before Justice Abdulgafar, while Moruf was arraigned before Justice Akanbi. The EFCC…

Ademola Lookman is back in Bergamo for pre-season duties with Atalanta, even as major European clubs circle for his signature following a standout campaign in Serie A. The Nigerian winger arrived at the Gewiss Clinic on Monday morning for routine medical tests, signalling the end of his summer break and the beginning of preparations for the 2024/25 season. Dressed casually and still exuding holiday vibes, Lookman was spotted posing for photographs with fans before heading in for his check-ups. Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. Photo by IMAGO Last season, the 27-year-old was electric, netting 15 goals and…

Nigerian pastor and former presidential running mate, Tunde Bakare, has called on Christians to actively participate in politics, arguing that disengagement from public leadership has weakened the country’s moral and political structure. Bakare said this on Channels Television, while defending his controversial decision to run alongside former president Muhammadu Buhari in the 2011 election. He had said it was not an act of betrayal but a deliberate move to demonstrate that Christians can and should take up leadership roles. “People called me a traitor for running on a Muslim-Muslim ticket. But that’s because they don’t understand the priesthood of Jesus…

As a mark of honour to the late President Muhammadu Buhari and in keeping with the national mood of mourning, the Kogi State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has suspended the official unveiling of the coalition party in Lokoja, Kogi State. The Guardian reports that the unveiling ceremony was planned to be held at the Kafas Multi-purpose Hall, Lokongoma phase 2, Lokoja. And adherents of the coalition party had already begun to assemble for the event. However, when the coalition’s leaders eventually arrived, it was announced that the ceremony had to be suspended to allow for participation in…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe A United States-based Nigerian dentist and family medicine physician, Dr. Sunday Fawole, has described the wave of medical professionals leaving Nigeria for foreign countries as a sign of systemic collapse in the country’s healthcare system. Speaking at the National Health Summit 2025, organised virtually by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors and the Resourceful Youth Network Initiative, Fawole stated that most Nigerian doctors practising abroad can best be described as “economic fugitives”, fleeing from poor working conditions, insecurity, and lack of opportunities at home. The dentist, who practises in Atlanta, Georgia, said the exodus of Nigerian healthcare professionals…

Galatasaray have been in talks with Napoli for the signing of Victor Osimhen since last week Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has been excluded from Napoli pre-season plans, as he is expected to complete his transfer to Turkish Super Lig club Galatasaray in the coming days, Soccernet.ng. Since last week when Osimhen expressed his desire to join Galatasaray permanently, the Turkish giants have been in talks with Napoli over a transferred this summer. The Lions initially submitted an offer of €50 million for Osimhen which was rejected. Then they submitted another €70 million bid. Since then, both parties have been…

National Vice Chairman (South-South), Labour Party, Chief Tony Ezeagwu, joined other Nigerians to mourn late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as “not just a man, but an era”. In a statement made available to newsmen in Asaba on Monday, Ezeagwu said Buhari was a figure who stirred hearts, defined generations, and stood through storm and sunshine as a symbol of unyielding discipline, sacrifice, and service to Nigeria. “From his early days as a young military officer to his time as Head of State, and finally as our civilian President, he wore the burdens of leadership with stoic humility. “Though…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2024 governorship election in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo, on Monday, stated that the state remains a PDP stronghold despite the alleged daylight robbery orchestrated by political oppressors and the ruling party. He said that without the ‘legal magic’ done by political oppressors to the party, the PDP will, any day and at any time, defeat any political party overwhelmingly in Edo State. Ighodalo spoke in Benin during a PDP stakeholders meeting, where he expressed appreciation to all supporters and party leaders across the state, saying he had come to thank the Edo…

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to develop a formal Blue Economy policy that integrates environmental sustainability with economic growth and social inclusion. The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, disclosed this on Monday, while welcoming participants of the Senior Executive Course (SEC) 47, 2025, of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru, who are on a local study tour themed “Blue Economy and Sustainable Development in Nigeria: Issues, Challenges and Prospects.” Speaking at the opening ceremony held in Alausa, Salu-Hundeyin described the visit as timely and significant, given Lagos’ ongoing efforts to develop…