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Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday, took a swipe at former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, saying a certain presidential aspirant who was also a former governor failed to build a single school during his eight-year tenure. Hamzat made this remark on Saturday at the APC Lagos East Mega Rally, tagged “One Voice, One Vision, One Victory,” held in Ikorodu, while campaigning for the APC ahead of the upcoming local government elections in Lagos. Hamzat, who noted the achievements of local government chairmen in the state, stated that he had lost count of…

The Delta State Police Command says it will now punish people who wear clothes that show too much of their body under the provisions of the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Law. The police made the announcement on Saturday through a post on their official X account. The police said the Delta State government frowns upon indecent dressing and that the VAAP law is ready to punish anybody who doesn’t dress well, and anyone who goes against the law could be fined ₦50,000 or asked to do community service. The post included a cartoon-style illustration with a message in Pidgin…

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep grief over the passing of prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Aminu Dantata. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the late Dantata, an uncle of Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, passed away at the age of 94 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. In his condolences message on Saturday in Abuja, Shettima said the nation had lost an irreplaceable institution. The vice president praised the late businessman for his lifetime of service, describing him as “a living bridge that connected us to our past. “We have not just lost…

The Ondo State chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has alleged that the Ondo State Government was unlawfully withholding allocations meant for Local Government (LG) councils in the state. The party described the practice as a blatant violation of fiscal federalism and democratic principles. This is contained in a statement issued by the state Chairman of SDP, Mr Gbenga Akinbuli, on Saturday in Akure. Akinbuli said the action had deprived local councils of resources needed for healthcare, education, infrastructure, and security. He alleged that the funds, which were constitutionally designated for grassroots development and service delivery, were being diverted…

2025 Italian Serie A winners, Napoli, could make a potential departure for Victor Osimhen even more difficult as they plan to raise their asking price for the Super Eagles forward, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old moved to Naples in 2020 and made history by helping them win the league in 2023. A year later, he attempted to force a move away from the club, and in doing so, fell out with the Napoli board. Osimhen spent last season on loan with Galatasaray, scoring 37 goals and providing eight assists in 41 games across all competitions for the Turkish side, but prior…

Barely one day after opposition parties in Gombe State formed a coalition to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state in the next 2027 elections, the state chapter of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) which was part of the coalition was hit by internal crisis resulting to the suspension of some of its officials. The Guardian reports that a faction of the Executive Committee (Exco) comprising of the Gombe local government chairman of the party, the state assistant secretary, state welfare secretary and member of the party’s contact committee earlier on Saturday announced that “they suspended the…

Stephen Angbulu Vice President Kashim Shettima, on Thursday, arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for an official state visit, at the invitation of the Prime Minister, Dr Abiy Ahmed. Upon arrival, Shettima was received at the airport by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Dr Gedion Timothewos, and other members of the Ethiopian and Nigerian diplomatic corps. The Senior Special Assistant to the Vice President on Media and Communication, Stanley Nkwocha, revealed this in a statement he signed on Thursday, titled “VP Shettima arrives in Ethiopia for official state visit.” During the visit, Shettima will participate in the official launch…

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has mourned the death of well-known businessman and philanthropist Aminu Dantata. Dantata, an uncle of Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, passed away at the age of 94 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Saturday. Buhari, in a statement on Saturday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, says Dantata “leaves behind a monumental legacy in philanthropy and entrepreneurship that reshaped the lives of people and business settings in the country and beyond.” “His contributions to Islamic education, health, business, and rural development will continue to inspire many people, both within and outside the country,” Buhari stated.…

Supporters of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu under the South East Renewed Hope Agenda (SERHA) have commenced grassroots mobilisation in the South East ahead of the 2027 general election. This follows the official inauguration and empowerment of its Abia State chapter with a promise to drive the President’s Renewed Hope vision down to the grassroots while boosting small businesses and supporting indigent families across the state. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the National Coordinator of SERHA, Amb. Belusochukwu Enwere, commended ward and local government coordinators for their commitment to mobilising support for the President’s agenda. He assured the gathering that the…

Former England and Aston Villa midfielder, Lee Andrew Hendrie, has heaped praise on Manchester United-linked Super Eagles star, Wilfred Onyinye Ndidi, Soccernet.ng reports. The Leicester City midfielder has experienced highs and lows since joining the Foxes from KRC Genk in 2017. In a tale of time, the 28-year-old went from playing UEFA Champions League games to playing EFL Championship fixtures at the King Power Stadium. Ndidi helped Leicester gain promotion to the English top-flight last year, only for them to suffer relegation again the following season. Victor Osimhen and Wilfred Ndidi in action for Nigeria against Rwanda. [Photo Credit/ X].…