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• Akwa Ibom governor’s special adviser resigns over defection crisis• PDP group seeks Amaechi, Obi’s return to party Amid the rave of defections from opposition parties to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) raising fears of a one-party state, acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ambassador Ilyas Umar Damagum, yesterday refuted reports that he is plotting to join the ruling party. Deny such moves as lies from the pit of hell, he attributed the reports to desperate and determined political foes, asserting he was not pursuing a secret deal towards defecting to the APC. He was alleged…

Wales-based club Wrexham have been on a fairytale run for the past three years. In fact, it is one for the history books. They will be playing Championship football next season. For many clubs, it will just be another league campaign. Other clubs might even feel dissatisfied and disappointed with playing in the second tier of English football, but not Wrexham. Since Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over ownership of the club in 2020, it has been good tidings. For the last three seasons, they have gained three consecutive promotions－ from the English National League to League…

North-Central All Progressives Congress (APC) Forum has demanded an immediate apology from Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, for reportedly hiring thugs to attack the party’s National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, at a recent meeting in Gombe State. Also, the Special Assistant on Public Enlightenment to the APC chairman, Oliver Okpala, described the attack by alleged members of the party in Gombe as unacceptable. During the North-East zonal consultative meeting on Sunday, Ganduje and APC National Vice Chairman (North-East), Mustapha Salihu, endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term without a mention of Vice President Kashim Shettima. Due to the commotion their…

Idowu Abdullahi Efforts to address Nigeria’s low childhood cancer survival rate have gained fresh momentum as international and local health stakeholders deepen collaboration through strategic initiatives and institutional partnerships. The St. Jude Global Alliance, a global leader in paediatric cancer care and research, has strengthened its commitment to Nigeria with new engagements involving the Lagos University Teaching Hospital and The Dorcas Cancer Foundation, aiming to enhance treatment access and outcomes. The World Health Organisation says an estimated 400,000 children worldwide develop cancer every year, most of them living in resource-limited settings. “It is estimated that 70 per cent of the…

The recent rapprochement led by top guns of Lagos politics might have closed ranks between Mr President and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, but far from settling the fate of the latter, KEHINDE OLATUNJI reports. Among the fold of state governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Governor Sanwo-Olu is the metaphorical first son of the Presidency. The Lagos chief executive, being the governor of the home state of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is envied for his closeness to the number one citizen, and indeed the first family. Consequently, whenever the APC governors ask whether the first…

Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi has publicly defended Nigeria’s head coach Eric Chelle amid criticism from former national team captain Sunday Oliseh, Soccernet.ng reports.  Olympiacos star Onyemaechi has described Chelle as the “right guy for the job” even as the Malian tactician navigates an impressive start to his tenure as the Super Eagles boss. Onyemaechi, who has been a regular in the Nigerian setup since Chelle’s appointment, dismissed external doubts surrounding the coach’s ability and urged critics to look beyond the surface. Nigeria Super Eagles defender Bruno Onyemaechi vs Russia What Onyemaechi said in support of Super Eagles coach Chelle…

Troops from 3 Division and Operation Safe Haven have arrested a suspected bandit and recovered arms and ammunition in separate operations in Kaduna and Plateau states. According to security sources, on June 15, the troops intercepted the alleged armed bandit in Katsit community, Zangon Kataf Local Council of Kaduna State. The suspect, who reportedly impersonated soldiers to rob unsuspecting residents, was found with an AK-47 rifle, an AK-47 magazine, three rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, seven empty shell casings of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition, a fake vigilante identity card, a mobile phone, and two ATM cards. The suspect is currently in…

Super Eagles and FC Nantes attacker, Moses Daddy-Ajala Simon, has urged Nigerians to unite against violence after terrorists attacked inhabitants of a village in Benue State, Soccernet.ng reports. Last Friday, at about 11 pm, the heavily armed Jihadists stormed Yelwata, a farming community in the Guma county of Benue state, setting ablaze the homes and slaughtering the predominantly Christian inhabitants. The catastrophe claimed over 200 lives, and the toll is still on the rise as the remainder of the villagers try to reclaim what is left of the ruins they once called home. Nigeria players, Semilore Ajayi, Moses Simon and…

The Lagos State Government has issued a fresh alert to residents, especially those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas, to remain on high alert as heavy rainfall continues to batter the state, increasing the likelihood of flash floods across various communities. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, gave the warning on Sunday, noting that weather forecasts from the state’s meteorological monitoring stations have indicated the likelihood of severe thunderstorms and widespread convective rainfall accompanied by dense cloud cover in the days ahead. According to him, geostationary satellite imagery and weather models show that a significant…

The Club World Cup will be played in the United States of America between June 14th to July 13th, 2025, and will feature 32 teams from six continents of the World, Soccernet.ng reports. Several players will have the rare opportunity to showcase their skills on the global stage, catching the eye of top scouts and coaches. Some Nigeria-eligible footballers were included in their club squad for the expanded version of the FIFA Club World Cup. Soccernet.ng looks at four stars that could get a call-up to Eric Chelle’s side when the tournament is over. Eric Chelle, Samuel Chukwueze during the…