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Bayo Onanuga, a senior adviser to President Bola Tinubu, has hit back at former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai by sharing a past criticism from former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Onanuga, on Wednesday, posted parts of Obasanjo’s book My Watch (Volume 2), published in 2015, where the former president described El-Rufai as someone with “small man syndrome” and “psychological and upbringing problems.” Onanuga’s post came days after El-Rufai appeared on Arise TV, where he criticised President Tinubu’s government.El-Rufai, who supported Tinubu in the 2023 election, said, “God saved me from the disaster called Tinubu’s government,” and claimed the president would be…

Agency An endocrinologist, Dr Ayuba Mugana, has advised patients with diabetes to avoid walking barefoot to reduce the risk of foot injuries and amputation. He said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Bauchi. Mugana underscored the importance of proper foot care for those with diabetes, noting that diabetic foot complications were the second most common cause of amputation, after road traffic accidents. “Check your feet regularly, if you feel pain or notice any form of injury, consult your doctor immediately,” he said. Mugana also cautioned against wearing tight footwear and socks, as they…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has reiterated that the state government does not interfere with funds accruing to local government councils in the state, as they all enjoy full autonomy. Speaking at Biseni in Yenagoa Local Government Area during the inauguration of a 30-bed primary health centre built by the council, Governor Diri insisted that his administration only supervises the third tier of government. He stated that the autonomy has enabled council chairmen to execute projects like the Biseni health centre. Diri lauded the council chairman for the project, which he said was in line with his administration’s…

Super Eagles and Rangers forward, Cyriel Kolawole Dessers, seems poised for a move away from Scotland this summer, amidst interest from Greece, Soccernet.ng reports. The 30-year-old recently signed a long-term deal with his partner, Rosalie Deruysscher, marrying her in Italy after winning the Unity Cup with the Nigerian National Team at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford. Greek side, AEK Athens, have submitted an official offer to Rangers after they’ve made their interest in Dessers known. As reported earlier by Soccernet.ng, the former Cremonese striker had agreed a £30,000-a-week deal with the 13-time Greek Champions, with only an agreement with…

A coalition of Nigerian youth groups has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt what it described as the targeted persecution of suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The group referenced the attempt by David Kaswe, counsel to the Federal Government, who requested that Justice Chisoba Oji remand Senator Natasha in prison shortly after she entered a not-guilty plea to the charges brought against her. The application was vehemently opposed by her lawyer, Professor Roland Otaru, after which the court granted her bail. In a statement signed by the National President of the Coalition of Nigeria Youth Groups, Abdul Mohammed Nasir,…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary. The main opposition reinstated Anyanwu who is an ally to the Minister for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday. The embattled opposition party also rescinded its decision to hold a meeting of its National Executive Committee (NEC) on June 30, 2025.PDP’s Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, who briefed journalists on Wednesday morning, explained that after meeting with INEC on Tuesday, it became compelling for the party to swallow the bitter pill by reinstating Anyanwu, who had been removed without recourse to the judgment of…

The Nigerian Army high command has confirmed the killing of 17 soldiers in a deadly attack by terrorists in Niger State. Army spokesperson, Lt. Colonel Appolonia Anele, who confirmed the incident in a statement, noted that the deadly attack on communities by the terrorists was thwarted by the soldiers. According to Anele, in a deliberate joint operation, troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with the Air Component of the Nigerian Air Force, successfully thwarted an attempted incursion by terrorists into Bangi community in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State on June 24, 2025. “The operation, which was based…

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A civil society organisation, Citizens Collective for Good Governance (CCGG), has attributed recent criticism of President Bola Tinubu by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to what it describes as resentment over his exclusion from the federal cabinet. In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by its president, Dr. Gambo Abdulkadri, the group condemned El-Rufai’s remarks on national television, describing them as “vindictive” and “rooted in personal disappointment.” El-Rufai, during an interview on Arise Television, claimed that President Tinubu would need a “miracle” to win re-election in 2027, citing alleged polling figures that show a 91 per cent disapproval…

Nigeria and Al-Wehda striker, Odion Jude Ighalo, has weighed in on the future of Super Eagles forward, Victor James Osimhen, amidst interest from the Saudi Pro League, Soccernet.ng reports. Ighalo was one of the pioneers of forwards leaving Europe to Asia to help boost the league’s image before the likes of Ahmed Musa, Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Neymar, and Sergej Milinkovic-Savic followed suit. Osimhen is a wanted forward in Europe and beyond, and has been linked with many of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Manchester United and even Premier League winners, Liverpool, who were recently reported to have offered Napoli two…