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After the success of “Alpha Place,” Knucks returns with “A Fine African Man,” a project that feels both personal and expansive. While “Alpha Place” painted a vivid picture of growing up in North West London, this new body of work takes a broader view, tracing Knucks’ experiences between London and Nigeria and what it means to live between both worlds. The album draws from soul samples and African-inspired rhythms, grounding itself in heritage while speaking to a global audience. It captures the story of someone navigating the cultural shifts of moving back to Nigeria during his formative years — the…

Super Eagles and Hull City defender Semi Ajayi came off the bench to help his side seal a 2-0 win over Norwich, drawing praise from the club coach, Soccernet.ng reports. The 31-year-old played two full 90-minute games after the October International break, but was benched heading into the clash at Carrow Road. Ajayi replaced Amir Hadziahmetovic at half-time, and four minutes later, Joe Gelhardt broke the deadlock for Sergej Jakirovic’s side before Darko Gyabi scored the second three minutes from time. Semi Ajayi heads on to the pitch ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Hull City and Leicester…

A coalition of civil society organisations has called for a review of the judgment of the Federal High Court, Abuja, which sacked Hon. Abubakar Gummi, the lawmaker representing Gummi/Bukkuyum Federal Constituency of Zamfara State, for defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Operating under the umbrella of the Coalition of Civil Society Network, the group described the ruling delivered by Justice Obiora Egwuatu as unfair and contrary to the spirit of democracy, urging the judiciary to consider the will of the people in its final determination of the matter. Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the…

There are fears that the embattled major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may slide into factionalization following the removal of loyalists of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, due to anti-party activities. Rising from its 608th National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja on Saturday, the party announced the suspension of four of its officials, including the national secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, Umar Bature (National Organising Secretary), Kamaldeen Ajibade (National Legal Adviser), and the Deputy National Legal Adviser, Okechukwu Osuoha. The NWC meeting, presided over by the party’s national chairman, Ambassador Umar Iliya Damagun, stated that the errant…

The CAF playoffs will take place next month, and the Super Eagles will be part of the action…. The Confederation of African football have reportedly announced that video assistant referee (VAR) will be used in the 2026 continental FIFA World Cup playoffs later this month, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will resume their hunt for a 2026 World Cup ticket later this month. They finished second in Group C, but they made the playoffs by virtue of being one of the best second-placed team. Hence, they will compete in a four-team tournament later this month in Morocco. Nigeria will play Gabon, then…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the one-month suspension of National Secretary, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, and three other principal officers.According to a statement by the PDP on Saturday, following the party’s 608th meeting of the National Working Committee (NWC), the National Organising Secretary, Hon. Umar Bature, National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade (SAN), Deputy National Legal Adviser, Barr. Okechukwu Osuoha, have also been suspended for one month and referred to the National Disciplinary Committee. The PDP added that “during this period of the suspension, the quartet will cease to function in their respective capacities.” The statement added that: “In the…

The local council elections have commenced across the 25 councils in Niger State today, November 1, 2025. A visit by The Guardian to the Central polling unit, Gidan Badidi Polling Unit, as well as Dan Eya Polling Unit in Lapai Local Council, showed that electoral officials at various polling units expressed satisfaction with the process. The officials say the peaceful atmosphere recorded was a result of sensitisation and awareness campaigns undertaken by the stakeholders in the area. The agents of SDP, APC, and PDP, who spoke to The Guardian, stated that voting materials arrived at the polling units as early…

The Nigerian Army says its troops have, in the last 48 hours, crushed several terrorist cells, rescued 17 kidnapped victims, and apprehended 20 suspects through intensified offensive operations across the country. A credible military source at Army Headquarters confirmed the development to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Saturday in Abuja. The source said the operations were conducted simultaneously across the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and South-South regions. According to the source, troops of 192 Battalion, supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force, neutralised two terrorists during a fierce encounter with Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters at Hudugum…

Ripple’s XRP is holding above $2.50, showing resilience amid mixed sentiment. Optimism is rising over Bitwise’s XRP spot ETF, which could draw institutional inflows, while traders remain cautious ahead of Ripple’s 1 billion-token escrow unlock on November 1. The balance between ETF-driven optimism and supply pressure may determine whether XRP continues its climb or faces a short-term pullback.XRP Gains Institutional Attention as Bitwise Nears Spot ETF LaunchXRP continues to capture institutional interest as Bitwise moves closer to launching its highly anticipated XRP-spot ETF. The asset manager recently updated its filing to include a NYSE listing and a 0.34% management fee,…

Chima Azubuike Health experts have called for renewed investment, transparency, and accountability in Nigeria’s health sector, urging government and stakeholders to prioritise health financing as a national development and security issue. They made the call on Wednesday during a webinar jointly organised by PUNCH Nigeria Limited, Nigeria Health Watch, and Premium Times, with the theme: “Investing in Health in a Limited Fiscal Space.” The panellists included Country Director, Results for Development, Felix Obi; Chief Executive Officer, African Business Coalition for Health, Dr Mories Atoki; and Head of Strengthening Health Systems at BudgIT Nigeria, Dr Biobele Davidson. The experts collectively called…