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The opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC) on Wednesday launched its chapter in Benue State as part of ongoing efforts to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The party subsequently took over the Secretariat of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), where a former Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Terngu Tsegba, and former Member representing Obi/Oju Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Samson Okwu, emerged as Interim Chairman and Secretary, respectively. A senatorial aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 elections, Hon. Chief Bright Igodo Ogaji, congratulated former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark,…

The Ogun State Government has warned Ogbonna Ogbojionu, a recently released prisoner, to stop spreading false stories about his conviction and to lead a quiet life if he is truly reformed. The government warned Ogbojionu to stop rewriting the facts of his case and instead live quietly. “If Ogbonna is truly reformed, he should silently and gratefully enjoy his freedom and pursue honest pursuits. Presently, his honesty is highly doubtful, and the world is hereby notified,” Oluwasina Ogungbade, the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, said. Ogbojionu, now in his late 40s, was 22 years old when he was arrested…

Something was wrong with the numbers. Across Nigeria’s sprawling oil and gas sector, companies were cutting deals, signing contracts, and moving billions of dollars—but the one percent contributions required by law weren’t showing up in government accounts.What started as suspicions among officials at Nigeria’s Content Development and Monitoring Board would eventually expose a systematic pattern of non-compliance worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The investigation that followed became one of the most successful revenue recovery operations in Nigeria’s oil sector history.Simbi Wabote, who served as Executive Secretary of NCDMB from 2016 to December 2023, made the decision to dig deeper.…

Leadership of the Action Alliance (AA) has threatened further legal action against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) if the commission bows to pressure to replace the list of its state chairmen across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), in compliance with a controversial Federal High Court judgement delivered in Osogbo, Osun State. In a statement signed by the party’s National Secretary, Vernimbe A. James, and made available to journalists, the party expressed its disapproval of INEC’s decision to act on the Osogbo court judgment, despite several subsisting judgments from the Court of Appeal affirming Chief Barr…

Nigeria’s Flying Eagles head coach, Aliyu Zubairu, has played down any suggestion of rivalry-driven motivation ahead of his side’s clash with hosts Ghana in the opening match of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, Soccernet.ng reports. While Zubairu admits the game against the Black Satellites is important, the Flying Eagles boss insists that the real focus is long-term preparation for September’s FIFA U20 World Cup. The Flying Eagles, who are defending champions of the regional tournament, will take on Ghana at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence in Prampram on Thursday, July 10. Benin completes the trio in Group…

If you’re exploring different types of kratom, understanding the differences between Red Vs Green Kratom varieties is a great starting point. While both fall under the same general category, they vary in appearance, user preferences, and how they’re commonly chosen for different situations. Whether you’re new to it or simply looking to make a more informed purchase, knowing how red and green strains differ can help guide your selection. In this post, we’ll break down the key distinctions so you can decide which type best suits your needs.Image source: https://www.mittherapy.com/blogs/post/red-vs-green-kratom-guide-choosing-the-right-strain-for-youRed KratomWhen comparing red and green kratom, several key differences stand…

● I was not asked to step down for southern candidate, former VP clarifies● Party denies zoning ticket to South, welcomes presidential ambitions● ADC slams presidency over coup claim, warns against crackdown on opposition The spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has stated that the reported tension among leading opposition figures in the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the party’s 2027 presidential ticket will ultimately be resolved by the party’s delegates. Speaking during an interview with Trust TV, Ibe noted that the leaders involved in the coalition had reached a prior understanding about the need to…

Former Super Eagles head coach Finidi George has expressed surprise at Bright Osayi-Samuel’s decision to leave Turkish giants Fenerbahçe for English Championship side Birmingham City, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Ajax star, who donned the colours of the Dutch club from 1993 to 1996, suggested the defender could have aimed higher at this stage of his career. Osayi-Samuel recently signed a three-year deal with Birmingham City after declining a contract extension at Fenerbahçe, where he was a regular under several managers. Osayi-Samuel signs for Birmingham City [Photo credit/X]The move has drawn mixed reactions from the Nigerian football community, with Finidi joining those…

Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim, Mathew John Zephaniah, in a coordinated operation carried out in the Agbo-Nchia forest. The operation, which involved tactical units and divisions under the Oyigbo Area Command, was executed in collaboration with local vigilante groups to track down the abductors. Confirming the development in a statement yesterday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, stated that the kidnappers opened fire on the operatives, but were overpowered by the superior firepower of the police, forcing them to abandon the victim and flee with gunshot wounds. She said the victim was rescued…

The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said that it is possible to achieve a Nigeria and a Lagos State that works for everyone. Rhodes-Vivour said this, yesterday, when he met with the Interim National Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, Rauf Aregbesola.The governorship candidate, who took to his X handle, wrote: “I had a great meeting earlier today with Rauf Aregbesola. The mission is clear and the commitment is unwavering.” IN another development, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has disclosed that its political structures are not being transferred…