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Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, says he will honour any coalition agreement that requires him to serve a single term and hand over to the North in 2031, insisting that character and integrity matter more to him than power. Speaking during a highly attended XSpace session tagged #PeterObiOnParallelFacts, which drew over 10,000 live participants and nearly 3,000 audience comments, Obi tackled key national issues ranging from coalition dynamics to the president’s foreign trips. “If the agreement is one term, I will leave on May 28, 2031 — not even May 29. I am not desperate to…

Sami Tunji The banks in Nigeria have donated over N500m in cash and relief materials to victims of recent floods in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State, in a move aimed at cushioning the humanitarian impact of one of the worst flood disasters in the region in recent years. The donation was disclosed on Saturday at the Niger State Government Liaison Office in Abuja. The Body of Bank Chief Executive Officers, led by the Group Managing Director of United Bank for Africa Plc, Mr Oliver Alawuba, presented the relief materials to the Niger State Government. Alawuba, who is also…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, says he fully stands by the position of the National Working Committee, NWC, the Board of Trustees, and South East Zonal Executive Committee, ZEC, of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on the crisis rocking the party. Mbah also expressed support for the National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting of the party scheduled for Monday, June 30th, 2025, saying that while he was still a member of the PDP, he was “simply fed up with the shenanigans that have more or less made the party an endless circus.” The governor, who made his position known…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a commanding performance to secure a 3-1 victory over fierce rivals Ghana in their final preparatory match ahead of the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. Following a gritty goalless draw against Portugal in Lisbon, the Falcons were eager to lay down a marker before heading into continental battle. Ghana, meanwhile, entered the fixture in high spirits, having posted back-to-back wins over Malawi (3-1) and Benin Republic (4-2) as they continue their revival under new leadership. Nigeria Super Falcons vs Ghana. Photo Credit: Adebayo Victor TV on X The opening half-hour saw both…

• Anti-Anyanwu stalwarts insist on NEC meeting• Damagum, Saraki urge restraint amid coalition lure As the cloud of uncertainty gathers over the Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) future, the main opposition political group may hold its centennial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today, but without the fanfare that attends such a landmark anniversary of human associations. The celebration has long been blighted by old rivalries, unsettled scores and lingering disharmony that has left in tatters the once most popular ‘umbrella’ in West Africa – and a testament to the quality of opposition in Africa’s largest democracy. As of yesterday, the party…

A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Meljenstin Youth Empowerment Initiative, in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), has sensitised youths against drug abuse during an event in Festac Town, Amuwo Odofin, Lagos. Speaking at the event titled “Say No to Drug Abuse Youth Conference”, the NDLEA Area Commander for Festac, Mr Abdul Maiyaki, highlighted the importance of sustained public awareness and strengthened drug control efforts to address the growing problem of drug addiction. Maiyaki revealed: “All over the world, according to the United Nations, 280 million people use drugs. Out of that, 15 million are in Nigeria. Out of…

Former Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has urged Enzo Maresca’s side to go all out for Benfica’s Ukrainian goalkeeper, Anatoliy Volodymyrovych Trubin, Soccernet.ng reports. The Blues took on Benfica in the FIFA Club World Cup’s round of sixteen at the Bank of America Stadium, and the 23-year-old goalkeeper made four stunning first-half saves to keep his side in the game, denying Marc Cucurella, Cole Palmer and Liam Delap from close range. Trubin kept his head in the game up until extra time, where his error cost his team a place in the quarter-final. Craven Cottage, April 20th…

Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called on members and supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state to turn out in large numbers to vote for the party’s candidates in the local council election slated for July 12, 2025, across the state. In a statement, yesterday, the deputy governor, who gave the charge during the APC campaign rally at the Lagos East Senatorial District in Ikorodu, stressed that APC is the ideal party for Nigerians, urging its members to work harmoniously for the success of the party in the elections. According to him, “I…

Patrick Odey Medical lecturers at the University of Uyo, under the aegis of the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria, University of Uyo Teaching Hospital chapter, have commenced an indefinite strike following a dispute over the criteria for the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor. According to a statement made available to our correspondent in Uyo on Sunday, the industrial action began at midnight on Thursday, 26th June 2025, following resolutions reached during an Extraordinary General Meeting held between Friday, 20th and Wednesday, 25th June. “Please kindly note that in line with the resolutions of our Extraordinary General Meeting held…

Manchester United forward, Joshua Zirkzee, has delighted fans by revealing his go-to meal—and it’s a clear nod to his Nigerian roots, Soccernet.ng reports. The 24-year-old was born in the Netherlands to a Dutch father and a Nigerian mother. Despite choosing to play for the Dutch national team, he has not ruled out his Nigerian origin. In a recent quote cited by UtdTruthful’s X (formerly Twitter) page, he elicited smiles from supporters who are excited about his Nigerian heritage. “Favourite dinner? My mom’s food, rice and stew, Nigerian spicy,” the forward said as quoted by UtdTruthful. Joshua Zirkzee celebrates Manchester United…