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As speculations increase on the potential replacement of Vice President Kashim Shettima in the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket by President Bola Tinubu, a northern group known as “Arewa 19 Pyramid for Grassroots Development” has declared its full support for the Tinubu-Shettima ticket. Leader of the group, Ahmed Abdulraheem, made the declaration over the weekend while addressing journalists in Gombe State. He said those agitating for Shettima’s replacement as VP are playing divisive politics which can overheat the polity and cause problems for the APC. According to him, the Tinubu-Shettima ticket is in the best interest of the party…

Abiodun Nejo Ekiti State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, has urged residents in grassroots communities across the state to increase their patronage of government-owned healthcare facilities for their medical needs. Filani, who appreciated stakeholders for their unwavering support, also encouraged them “to continue mobilising and engaging residents on health interventions at the grassroots level to sustain health facility utilisation and the successes recorded in the health sector.” The commissioner made this call in Ado Ekiti, the state capital, on Saturday during a one-day engagement meeting with local government chairmen, traditional rulers, and religious leaders. The meeting was part of…

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Dr. Abbas Tajudeen, has provided a start-up capital of ₦100 million for graduates of vocational and skill acquisition programmes in his Zaria constituency. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of students from the Zainab Ahmed ICT/Vocational Centre in Zaria—part of events marking his second anniversary as Speaker—Abbas explained that the gesture is aimed at empowering the graduates to establish their own businesses. Reflecting on his early upbringing, the Speaker remarked that true progress begins in the classroom, the skills centre, and within the minds of young people determined to rise above their circumstances. He said…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has endorsed a former governor of Nasarawa State, Alhaji Tanko Al-Makura, for the position of National Chairman of the party. A statement released in Abuja on Sunday by the Chairman of the Forum, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, said the endorsement followed extensive consultations among APC stakeholders in the North-Central. In the statement titled, ‘Why Al-Makura deserves to be APC National Chairman’, the Forum noted that Al-Makura is from the North-Central, particularly Nasarawa State, where the removed former National Chairman, Abdullahi Adamu, hails from. The Forum further observed that Al-Makura is from the Congress for…

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel will officially become a free agent at the end of June, and he has been linked with multiple clubs in recent months, Soccernet.ng reports. Over the last few months, Fenerbahce have been trying to convince the 27-year-old defender, who turns 28 in December to sign a new contract. However, he has remained adamant. Osayi-Samuel has been linked to clubs like Crystal Palace and Besiktas in recent weeks. But those talks are yet to yield results.   Bright Osayi-Samuel: Super Eagles star makes transfer decision amid Crystal Palace links In the last Soccernet.ng update on the…

A simmering rift within the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has come to the fore as two senior party officials issue conflicting directives regarding the long-anticipated 100th meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC), scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025. Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, the Deputy National Chairman (South), in a press conference held in Abuja on Sunday night, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to holding the 100th NEC meeting as scheduled, asserting that the meeting remains legally binding and unalterable. Addressing journalists, Amb. Arapaja declared, “For the avoidance of doubt, the National Working Committee (NWC) assures all party members…

The Cross River State Government has announced plans to establish a fully operational kidney dialysis unit at the General Hospital, Ogoja, as part of ongoing efforts to improve specialized healthcare services in the northern part of the state. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Henry Ayuk, made the disclosure after a working visit to the hospital over the weekend to evaluate the functionality of the Diabetes Management Centre donated by Lions Club International. Accompanied by a past District Governor of the Lions Club, Lion Lynda Odu, Dr. Ayuk commended the Club for the generous donation, noting its significance in the…

The African Polling Institute (API) has announced plans to release its 2025 Social Cohesion Survey Report aimed at using data to promote national unity, social harmony, and long-term stability in Nigeria. Executive Director of API, Prof. Bell Ihua, disclosed this during a media workshop themed “Promoting Effective Media Reportage Through the Use of Social Cohesion Data.” Ihua noted that Nigeria faces serious social cohesion challenges—including low trust in government, high polarization, and limited access to justice. He emphasized that equipping the media with data literacy is a strategic step toward reshaping public narratives in favour of unity. According to him,…

As Nigeria continues to mourn the passing of elder statesman and industrialist Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, tributes have continued to pour in from across the nation, with prominent voices hailing his life of purpose, philanthropy, and national service. The Acting National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar, expressed deep sorrow over Dantata’s death, describing him as a “legendary figure in Nigeria’s business sector and one of the last great industrialists of his generation in Africa.” In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Prof. Abubakar said Dantata’s contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth will be sorely…

In football, some fixtures are more than just friendlies, especially when Nigeria meet Ghana. And when the Super Falcons step on the pitch against the Black Queens, there’s rarely a dull moment. On the eve of the long-awaited 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Nigeria sent out a powerful message with a confident 3-1 win over their West African neighbours in a fiery, high-tempo encounter. With goals from Chinwendu Ihezuo, Asisat Oshoala, and Rasheedat Ajibade, the Falcons showed their depth, experience, and attacking flair. Nigeria Super Falcons vs Ghana. Photo Credit: Adebayo Victor TV on X Ghana, in fairness, played…