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Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi has called on party members in the East Senatorial District to put aside their differences and work together towards winning the upcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12. He pledged rewards for party members who demonstrate loyalty and work towards the party’s success in the upcoming elections. Speaking on Saturday, at the APC Lagos East Mega Rally, tagged :One Voice, One Vision, One Victory,” held in Ikorodu, Ojelabi stressed the importance of unity within the party, particularly after the recent primaries that saw some members expressing grievances. A reconciliatory committee…

Saudi Arabian giants Al Nassr are considering a transfer for a Super Eagles striker as a replacement for Jhon Duran, who is set to leave the club this summer, Soccernet.ng reports. Al Nassr finished third behind Al Hilal and Al Ittihad in the Saudi Arabian Pro League last season, and it seems they are up for a big summer. Cristiano Ronaldo’s contract expired at the end of the season, but after a lot of speculations that he would leave the club, he signed a new jaw-dropping deal on Friday. Details of Cristiano Ronaldo’s new contract at Al Nassr… • 178m-a-year•…

The North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has urged President Bola Tinubu and other party stakeholders to allow the region to produce the next national chairman of the party, in the interest of fairness, justice, and equity. The demand followed Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje’s sudden resignation as National Chairman on Friday. In a statement released in Abuja on Saturday by its Chairman, Alhaji Saleh Zazzaga, a member of the APC campaign council for the 2023 election, the North-Central APC Forum said it is time for the party to do the “right thing” by returning the position of National Chairman to the…

Taiwo Bankole A gender specialist, Mrs Ewajesu Fasina, has called on journalists, content creators and other media practitioners to always be conscious of empathising and protecting the rights of survivors of gender based violence in their reportage. Fasina said that flouting the rights of the survivors can cause long-term damage to their reputation and well-being and may even cause depression and possibly death for others. The gender expert made this call in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday, at the stakeholders engagement on GBV, themed ‘Standard Operating Procedures, Case Management and Legislative Framework Workshop’ organised by the Gender Unit of the…

Just picture this: you’re sitting pretty, minding your business, and then your partner starts singing sweet love songs to you. Not just any kind of love songs, he calls you his power bank. Imagine that! What could possibly top such a beautiful gesture? Well, Tekno has done exactly that with his latest release, “Power Bank“. In this new single, Tekno pours out his heart, expressing deep affection for a woman who gives him strength, lifts his spirits, and keeps him going, just like a power bank charging a phone. “Powerbank” is an ode to a woman whose love fuels him.…

President Bola Tinubu has described the death of Alhaji Aminu Dantata as “a monumental loss to the nation”. This is contained in a statement issued by the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday in Abuja. Dantata, 94, who passed away in the early hours of Saturday, was a respected elder statesman and accomplished businessman. Tinubu praised the sterling contributions of the late business mogul to Nigeria’s economic development and philanthropic outreach. ‎The President highlighted his impact on education, healthcare, and community welfare across the country. He also recalled the personal relationship he shared with Dantata, marked by wise counsel…

A political storm is brewing in Delta State as a controversial $50,000 donation, intended as a symbolic “kola nut wedge” to foster unity in the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reportedly thrown the party into disarray. The enlarged APC meeting, held on Friday in Oleh, headquarters of Isoko South Local Government Area, was meant to solidify the party’s internal cohesion ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the event was overshadowed by allegations of misappropriation of funds, leaving party members angered and disillusioned. As murmurs of dissent continue to spread across the senatorial district, party insiders warn that the scandal,…

Kwara United made history on Saturday evening as they clinched their first-ever President Federation Cup title, edging past giant-killing Abakaliki FC 4-3 on penalties after a goalless stalemate at full-time, Soccernet.ng reports. The Ilorin-based club, widely known as the Afonja Warriors, came into the final as overwhelming favourites, being a top-tier Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side. Their opponents, Abakaliki FC, had only just been relegated to the third-tier Nationwide League One (NLO). But despite the gulf in pedigree, Abakaliki FC refused to be overawed. They both mean business. President Federation Cup Men’s Final. Kwara United FC vs Abakaliki…

The Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) declared on Saturday that the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the most institutionally coherent political platform in Nigeria, boasting unmatched records of reforms, electoral success, and national unity. The PGF equally hailed the recent influx of governors, National Assembly members, and other key stakeholders into the APC, describing their defection as a clear affirmation of public confidence in the party’s leadership model and the Renewed Hope Agenda. This was disclosed at the two-day strategic regional meeting of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) in Benin City, the Edo State capital, hosted by the State Governor, Monday…

A tragic incident has occurred in Elele community, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State, where a member of the Organised Security Planning and Advisory Committee (OSPAC), Godspower, and his colleague, J Boy, allegedly beat a father of two, Confidence Ikechi, to death. According to Chiwenkpe Ikechi, the elder brother of the deceased, the incident happened after a lady in their compound allegedly insulted Confidence, calling him a drunkard. The altercation began when the lady poured saliva on Confidence and slapped him, prompting him to slap her back. The lady then decided to call her boyfriend, Godspower, who is an…