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Africa has the people, resources, and spirit that refuse to quit in the pursuit of economic prosperity, President Bola Tinubu has said. Welcoming delegates to the 2025 Afreximbank annual meeting in Abuja on Tuesday, President Tinubu emphasised that Nigeria is proud to lead the charge as the continent transitions from reform to recovery. “From June 25 to 28, Abuja will proudly host the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings, a gathering of Africa’s global leaders and most determined partners, under the theme ‘Building the future of Africa on decades of resilience’. Africa has what it takes to be great; our people, our…

The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Emomotimi Dennis Guwor, has urged members of the 8th Assembly to recommit themselves to their constitutional duties as the legislature commenced its third session. In his welcome address at the first plenary sitting of the new session, Speaker Guwor called on lawmakers to prioritise the needs of their constituents above all other interests. He emphasised the importance of unity, focus, and deliberate action as the Assembly continues its legislative mandate in collaboration with the Executive and other stakeholders. “Our constituents have high expectations. We must remain united, focused, and…

Johnson Idowu Some residents of the Osara community in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, have expressed concerns over the foul smell emanating from the decomposing carcasses of 32 cows that were reportedly killed by a lightning strike. The residents disclosed this in exclusive interviews with our correspondent on Tuesday. PUNCH Metro reports that the 32 cows were reportedly struck dead during heavy rainfall on Saturday. The incident, according to the Baale of Osara, Wasiu Afolabi, occurred during the torrential rainfall that started at about noon on Saturday. Afolabi said the Fulani herders in charge of the cows…

Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is unhappy about his purported transfer from Southampton to former Turkish Super Lig champions Trabzonspor, Soccernet.ng reports. Over the past year, Onuachu has been continuously linked with Trabzonspor. Recall that two seasons ago he joined the club from Southampton in a season-long loan. He performed at a high level there, contributing 17 goals and four assists in 25 games. Get Our Sports News First – Click To Join Soccernet’s WhatsApp Channel Now! Upon the expiration of the loan, there were talks that the Turkish side wanted to make the deal permanent. But they were unable…

A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has countered the 2023 presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, over the demolition of his brother’s property in Lagos. Obi lamented the issue on Tuesday via a statement on his official X account, saying that lawlessness must stop for Nigeria to thrive. Reacting, Reno said the issue with Obi’s brother has nothing to do with lawlessness, explaining that Lagos is not a jungle—it is a state and city governed by laws. He added that Obi is not being victimised or targeted because he contested the presidential election in 2023, as he…

Sodiq Omolaoye, Abuja No fewer than 110 applications have been received by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from associations seeking registration as political parties. INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, disclosed this on Wednesday during the second regular consultative meeting with media executives held at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. According to him, all the applications—except six submitted recently—have been acknowledged by the Commission and are being processed in line with the provisions of the law, as well as INEC’s regulations and guidelines. Yakubu said: “Clearly, one of the topical issues on election administration in our country today is the…

The Nigerian Army confirmed on Wednesday that several soldiers were killed in attacks by armed groups on military bases in Kaduna and Niger states. According to a statement, the attacks took place on Tuesday at forward operating bases in Kwanar Dutse, Mairiga, and Boka in Niger State, and in Aungwan Turai, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The army described the incident as a “three-pronged attack” and said troops from both land and air components launched counterattacks in response. “In response, troops of the land and air components swiftly launched several counter-attacks that neutralised scores of the bandits during…

Paris FC have officially announced the signing of Super Eagles winger Moses Simon, a historic moment as the 29-year-old becomes the first Nigerian male footballer to sign for the French club, Soccernet.ng reports. The move ends Simon’s six-year spell at Nantes, where he made 201 appearances, scored 37 goals, and registered 42 assists. His final season with Les Canaris was particularly impressive — the Nigerian international delivered a career-best campaign with eight goals and 10 assists in 32 Ligue 1 games. Super Eagles winger Moses Paris FC confirmed the move on Wednesday via their official social media platforms. On X…

The Federal Government has launched the zonal capacity-building training for engineers, technologists, and technicians, aimed at sharing technical skills that will enhance their capabilities to meet the evolving demands of modern infrastructure delivery. At the workshop in Abuja, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Works, Engr. Olufunsho Adebiyi, said the minister approved it to address the widening generational and capacity gaps caused by the recent retirement of several senior engineers within the year. Adebiyi observed that organising the training on a zonal basis, such as the North Central, would ensure efficient resource management while encouraging broader participation across the entire…

The suspended national chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Shehu Gabam, has accused the opposition coalition of desperately trying to hijack the structure of his political party. Gabam said this on Tuesday in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, insisting that he remains the SDP national chairman despite his suspension. “Some members of the opposition coalition are bent on hijacking the structure of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), and they want me out of my position as the national chairman,” he said. “The opposition coalition also gave the SDP a condition to take over the National Working…