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Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections is poised for a reshaping, as the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, is set to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) on 31st December 2025 The post Obi, lawmakers, Obidients set to defect to ADC on Wednesday appeared first on The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News.

A Peoples Democratic Party group in Oyo State, Oyo PDP-Visionaries, has berated former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, over his claim that Governor Seyi Makinde received N50bn from the Federal Government as relief funds for victims of the January 2024 Bodija explosion, describing the allegation as misleading and unfounded. The group stated this in a statement authorised by its coordinator, Qudus Olayide, and made available to journalists in Ibadan, the state capital, on Sunday. PUNCH Online reports that Fayose, during a live interview aired on a Lagos-based private television station on Friday, alleged that Governor Seyi Makinde received N50bn on…

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, on Sunday, challenged Governor Seyi Makinde to explain how he utilised the N50 billion Relief Fund he allegedly received from President Bola Tinubu in the wake of the devastating explosion that ravaged parts of Bodija GRA in the state capital in January 2024, or resign from office immediately. It would be recalled that a former governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, had revealed during a live interview programme aired on a Lagos-based private television station on Friday that Gov. Makinde got the money on behalf of…

Nigeria‘s display in the first 70 minutes against Tunisia was one of the best football the Super Eagles have played for the first time in a long time. However, the final 15 minutes marred what could’ve been a brilliant all-round display. Goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman gave Eric Chelle’s men a 3-0 lead. Somehow, Tunisia crawled back into the game. Montassar Talbi headed one back for Tunisia in the 74th minute before Ali Abdi’s penalty made it two for Sami Trabelsi’s side. The Super Eagles are now without a clean sheet in their last five games,…

French film icon Brigitte Bardot, a symbol of sexual liberation of the 1950s and 1960s who turned her back on cinema to devote herself to protecting animals, has died aged 91, her foundation said Sunday. Bardot was hospitalised in October and, in November, released a statement denying rumours that she had died. The foundation did not say when or where she died, however. “The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its founder and president, Madame Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to abandon her prestigious career to dedicate her life and energy to…

The Federal Government has allocated ₦2.48 trillion to the health sector in the proposed 2026 budget, despite the numerous challenges confronting the sector. These include acute manpower shortages, the “japa syndrome,” poor welfare for health workers, obsolete equipment, and recurring industrial unrest, compounded by cuts in global health funding. The ₦2.48 trillion allocation, which represents about six per cent of the total budget, falls far short of the 15 per cent commitment outlined in the 2001 Abuja Declaration. Experts have lamented that Nigeria continues to miss the African Union’s Abuja Declaration target of allocating at least 15 per cent of…

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has revealed that his Nwankwo Kanu-inspired goal celebration in Nigeria’s 3-2 win over Tunisia on Saturday was a tribute to his father, Soccernet.ng reports. ​Ndidi delivered yet another brilliant performance for Nigeria as they locked horns with Tunisia in their second group-stage game of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. ​The Beşiktaş man put in a solid shift in the middle of the park, registering 94% passing accuracy, five ball recoveries, two interceptions, and three clearances. Wilfred Ndidi and Novatus Miroshi of Tanzania during the AFCON match between Nigeria and Tanzania Copyright: Imagoxshengolpixsx He capped…

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency logo The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested 37-year-old ex-convict Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, along with three cargo agents, in connection with the attempted export of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets destined for the United Kingdom. The arrests followed the seizure of 75 parcels of cocaine, weighing a total of 1.50 kilograms, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) export shed in Ikeja, Lagos. NDLEA spokesman Femi Babafemi said three cargo agents—Jubrin Firdausi Hassana, Kuku Daniel Oluwasegun and Igwe Chioma Jane—were detained on December 20 during the initial operation. Subsequent investigation led to…

Bitcoin is trading at $87,800 at the moment, slightly up on the day but still trading with quite a bit of caution. Trading volume is a respectable $13.6 billion, and Bitcoin’s market cap stands at $1.75 trillion, further confirming its dominance. There’s not a lot going on in the crypto space. The Crypto Fear & Greed Index has been stuck in extreme fear since mid-December, so some people are cautious, but it hasn’t yet reached outright panic selling.That caution stems from a 30% drawdown from its all-time high of $126,080 in October. But when we look at price action over…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has arrested an ex-convict, Nwobodo Chidiebere Basil, and three cargo agents over the seizure of cocaine concealed in liquid starch sachets and destined for the United Kingdom. The NDLEA said 75 parcels of cocaine weighing 1.50 kilogrammes were recovered from factory-sealed cold-water starch sachets at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. A statement released on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said three cargo agents — Jubrin Hassana, Kuku Oluwasegun and Igwe Jane — were arrested on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in connection with the consignment. He said…