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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dr. Peter Okeh, has said the 2027 presidential election will be a direct contest between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and Nigerians affected by current socio-economic conditions, rather than a contest between political parties. Speaking to journalists in Abakaliki on Sunday, Okeh said the coalition movement involving various political actors and platforms is gaining momentum due to the economic difficulties confronting citizens across the country. “It was a relief that, in the context of abject poverty, extreme hunger, monumental corruption, insecurity, and state capture that the APC government has unleashed on…

Super Falcons and Al-Ittihad Ladies full-back, Ashleigh Megan Plumptre, has admitted there’s still work to be done despite her side’s 3-0 win over Tunisia in Casablanca yesterday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old previously represented England at youth level before switching allegiance to play for Nigeria, making her debut in February 2022. Plumptre is now playing her second major competition in the green and white colours of Nigeria, although she missed the Paris 2024 Olympics due to an injury. She scored a goal that was wrongly disallowed yesterday evening, but urged her teammates to use the win against Tunisia as a motivation…

Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs. Monisade Afuye, has cautioned political appointees in the state against acts of disloyalty, warning that betrayal could undermine their personal and political reputations. Speaking on Sunday at the Government House Chapel in Ado Ekiti during a thanksgiving service held in memory of her late mother, Olori Esther Adegboye, Afuye urged political officeholders to remain committed to Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s administration. Olori Adegboye passed away on February 18, 2025, and was buried in Ikere Ekiti on June 27. The deputy governor said appointees should remain focused on their responsibilities and avoid being swayed by public criticism…

Aspirant, Fayose, slams Oyebanji, vows to defeat APCAs the race to the 2026 Ekiti State governorship poll draws near, Deputy Governor, Monisade Afuye, has warned political appointees against disloyalty and treacherous acts that could undermine the chances of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the election. Afuye said it would be a disservice for those holding political positions to be playing spoiler roles, saying there are gains in being steadfastly loyal to one’s benefactor and Governor Biodun Oyebanji, who offered them a platform to render services to the state. The deputy governor gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti, yesterday, during the…

Former Liverpool FC Women’s player, Babajide Rinsola, delivered a dazzling performance in the first half of Nigeria’s Women African Cup Of Nations (WAFCON) 2024 opener against Tunisia, Soccernet.ng reports.  The Super Falcons winger capped it off with a heartfelt tribute to late Liverpool and Portugal forward, Diogo Jota. The 28-year-old and his brother, André Silva, died in a car crash in Zamora province, Spain, during the early hours of July 3. Their Lamborghini Huracán suffered a tyre blowout while overtaking on the A‑52 motorway, veered off the road, and burst into flames on impact, per Reuters. See Photos Here: The…

Tragedy struck in the early hours of yesterday when a 16-seater commercial bus collided with a DAF truck along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, killing eight persons, including the bus driver. Eight other passengers sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rescued from the wreckage before being rushed to the General Hospital in Badagry for medical attention. Director of the Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Taofiq Adebayo, who confirmed the incident, said the cause of the accident could not be immediately determined. However, he noted that preliminary investigations indicated the bus driver was speeding…

• Nwosu: Mark, Aregbesola not selected to favour Atiku with ADC presidential ticket• ADC slams presidency’s food security pledge as panic move• APC knows how to beat Atiku, Baba-Ahmed warns coalition-backed ADC• Shekarau, Kano PDP leaders shun Atiku’s condolence visit to Dantata family Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed that he will contest for the office of President in 2027, firmly dismissing speculation that he may serve as running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). His affirmation, however, came as Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike at a church service…

Asisat Oshoala broke the deadlock for the Super Falcons just four minutes into the game, heading home from Babajide Rinsola’s free kick. The CA Tenerife winger turned scorer in the closing minutes of the first half to double the lead for Magudu’s side, honouring deceased Liverpool attacker – Diogo Jota, with her celebration. Chiwendu Ihezuo completed the route late in the second half. Soccernet.ng rates the performance of the Nigerian players as they secured three points against the Tunisians 2024 Wafcon Qualifiers match between Nigeria and Cape Verde at MKO Abiola Stadium on November 30, 2023, in Abuja, Nigeria. [Photo…

In a night of crisp finishing, tactical maturity, and emotional tributes, Nigeria’s Super Falcons kick-started their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations campaign in Casablanca with a commanding 3-0 win over Tunisia. It’s a victory that’s precise, powerful, and a reminder of why the nine-time African champions remain the team to beat on the continent. Here are five key takeaways from a performance that was as polished as it was purposeful: 1. Rinsola Babajide Lights Up Casablanca Back on African soil with a point to prove, Rinsola Babajide wasted no time making her presence felt. Barcelona, Spain, November 24th 2024:…

The Oyo State Police Command has dismantled a human trafficking ring and nabbed 19 Ghanaians The state’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Adewale Osifeso, disclosed this on Sunday in a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan. Osifeso said in the statement: “The Oyo State Police Command announces the successful completion of a targeted operation on July 2, 2025, based on credible intelligence related to suspicious activities at a building in the Kajorepo area of Akinyele Local Government Area (LGA). “Around 5:30 PM, the State Intelligence Department, with the invaluable support of tactical command teams, executed a search warrant at…