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President Bola Tinubu has promised to resolve the political feud between the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State. Tinubu made the promise on Sunday in Makurdi at the wedding reception of Deborah and Samuel Akume, son of the SGF. The president, who was represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said Akume had paid his dues and that there was no need for discord between him and the governor. He described the SGF as the longest-serving public servant in Nigeria’s contemporary history. Tinubu added that he had a moral obligation…

Founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance and former Vice President of the World Bank, Dr Obiageli ‘Oby’ Ezekwesili, has accused the administration of President Bola Tinubu of cuddling terrorists when it has the opportunity to finish them off. The co-convener of #BringBackOurGirls, an advocacy group formed over 11 years ago to campaign for the release of more than 200 girls abducted from a secondary school in Chibok, Borno State, condemned, via her X handle, government officials’ encounters with bandits without taking decisive action. She said, “It is accurate to state that our federal and state governments, led…

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was seen calling on the medics during Nigeria’s game against Tunisia, sparking concerns over a possible injury… Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has played down concerns surrounding Stanley Nwabali following Nigeria’s tense 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng exclusively reports.  The former Colorado Rapids defender insists that the goalkeeper remains firmly in control despite late pressure in the game. Nwabali came under scrutiny after a nervy final few minutes against the Carthage Eagles, which sparked questions about his composure and fitness ahead of Nigeria’s final Group C clash against…

Yobe State Governor, H.E Mai Mala Buni He listens patiently, with observations that result in a generous smile and a captivating character of humility. Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State speaks in measured and reassuring terms, emerging as Chairman of the Lake Chad Governors’ Forum (LCGF) and the newly appointed APC chair for the Conflict Resolution, Strategy and Mobilisation Committee (CRSMC). This was the vivid description of Buni by the APC National Chairman, Honourable Nentawe Yilwatda, on Wednesday, 23rd December 2025, while inaugurating Buni and 13 other members of the CRSMC recently in Abuja.“I have an experienced man as…

The Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has commended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, saying they have been instrumental to the development of the state. Sule gave the commendation in an interview with journalists in Nasarawa, noting that the reforms have laid a solid foundation for economic growth, both in Nasarawa State and across the country. “Without the reforms of Mr President, most of the development we are seeing today, especially here in Nasarawa State, would not have happened. “The reforms have created the economic boom we are witnessing, and that is the reason we have been able…

ADC’National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi The national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said it is working assiduously not to disappoint Nigerians by repeating the failure of ‘change’, which they ushered in in 2015. Speaking to select journalists in Abuja over the weekend, the party, through its spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi, noted that Nigerians have great expectations from ADC, stressing that the party does not want to be found wanting in governance after sacking the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) from office come 2027.The ADC National Publicity Secretary disclosed that Nigeria still reels from the…

When Joshua Afolayan took to social media, his voice trembled, not for attention, but for survival. What began as routine treatment for injuries sustained from a road accident quickly spiralled into a nightmare. Surgery intended to remove a non-functional kidney allegedly left him without both kidneys, plunging him into a desperate fight for his life, AYOOLA OLASUPO reports Many were startled when Joshua Afolayan, a 39-year-old teacher who should have been in the classroom in Ekiti State, imparting knowledge, took to social media to reveal a shocking claim: that his kidneys had been removed. His life felt drained from endless…

Brentford star Frank Onyeka was exceptional in Super Eagles of Nigeria’s clash with Tunisia, which has earned high praise from Nantes… Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem has praised Frank Onyeka following Nigeria’s hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng exclusively reports.  Nigeria booked their place in the Round of 16 with a game to spare after edging the Carthage Eagles in a pulsating Group C encounter at the Complexe Sportif de Fès, with Onyeka playing a key role in the heart of midfield. Calvin Chinedu Bassey, and Alexander Chuka Iwobi celebrate during the Africa…

Oyo State Fire Services Agency (OYSFA) There was panic and confusion over the weekend in the Sango area of Ibadan when fire engulfed a storey residential building at No. 51, Alemuloke Street, destroying six rooms before firefighters brought the blaze under control. The inferno, which broke out on Saturday, 27 December 2025, was reported to the Oyo State Fire Services Agency Headquarters at exactly 6:27 pm through a distress call, alerting authorities that a house was on fire in the busy neighbourhood. Firefighters from the agency, led by Chief Fire Superintendent (CFS) Adedeji (Mrs), immediately mobilised and raced to the scene…

XRP is trading at $1.87, up roughly 1% over the last day, as cautious buyers start to trickle back in after weeks of sideways trading kept traders in limbo. Daily trading volume stands at a respectable $1.06 bn, indicating steady participation rather than some wild speculative fervor. As the 5th largest cryptocurrency, with a market cap of $113.2 bn, XRP still has 60.57 bn tokens out of 100 bn in circulation, which gives it a fair bit of stability.Descending Channel Signals CompressionOn the 4-hour chart, XRP is still stuck inside a descending channel that has been dictating price action since…