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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Chief Niyi Akintola, has described Governor Seyi Makinde as a promise keeper who never betrays people’s trust. Akintola, who was an All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in 2019, said this during an interview with journalists in Ibadan. The Asiwaju of Idoland described Governor Makinde as “a person who embodies everything called Omoluabi. He is a man of impeccable character. He is humble, calculating, brilliant, unassuming and of course a go-getter. “When we adopted him, I took him to my local government. In the presence of everybody there, what we would not accept we…

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade has urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to ensure the team receives full backing as they prepare for next year’s Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria will begin their quest for a record-extending 10th WAFCON title on July 6, 2025, with an opening Group B match against Tunisia at the Larbi Zaouli Stadium in Casablanca. They will also face Algeria and Botswana in what is expected to be a competitive group phase. Nigeria Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade While Rasheedat Ajibade remains confident about the squad’s readiness and ambition, she…

Justice Muhammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has declined a request by the Federal Government to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, who failed to appear in court for the commencement of her defamation trial. The judge ruled against the application after the prosecuting counsel, David Kaswe, admitted that the charge was only served on the senator’s lawyer earlier that morning in court. Justice Umar held that it would be unjust to expect the senator to appear in court when there was no prior service of the charge or a hearing notice…

Chieftains and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna North Senatorial District, otherwise known as Zone 1, have risen from the party’s meeting in Zaria, endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, and the Speaker of House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, for second term in 2027. The stakeholders, including former governors, serving and former ministers, members of the National and state House of Assemblies, ambassadors, commissioners, heads of federal and state government departments and agencies, and party leaders, converged at the auditorium of Federal University of Education, Zaria, for the meeting. At the gathering, where…

Healthwise To reduce the high rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria, a renowned Obstetrician and Gynaecologist with over 40 years of experience in healthcare delivery and development work, Prof. Oladipo Ladipo, has advised women to have three or four children, warning that fifth and sixth pregnancies are associated with a high risk of complications and death. Ladipo, who is the Co-founder of the Association for Reproductive and Family Health, a leading not-for-profit organisation in Nigeria into sexual and reproductive health and rights, said 25 percent of Nigerian pregnant women are at high risk of complications owing to too many pregnancies.…

Photo Credit: Tiwa Savage/Instagram Tiwa Savage‘s performance at the Little Simz’ Meltdown Festival over the weekend had so many beautiful moments. Held at the Southbank Centre in London, the night had all the right ingredients—great music, a surprise fan moment, and a fashion look worth saving to your mood board. Mid-performance, Tiwa caught sight of her old English teacher in the crowd and stopped to shout her out. It was the cutest moment, and the crowd ate it up. She performed tracks like “Ma Lo” and “You4Me,” reminding everyone why she continues to be a mainstay in Afrobeats. The energy…

Let’s admit it: nobody strolls into a casino thinking, “I hope I lose money fast today.” Whether you’re a table game purist or just someone looking to stretch a $50 bill like it’s made of elastic, one phrase should be seared into your gambler’s heart: casino games with the lowest house edge. Because that’s where smart money plays.This isn’t just about maximizing winnings. It’s about minimizing losses, prolonging gameplay, and maybe—just maybe—leaving the table with your pride intact and some chips in your pocket. In this guide, we’ll dive into the top casino games that give you a fighting chance,…

The Plateau State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Chris Hassan, has assured citizens of the state, especially the party faithful, that Governor Caleb Mutfwang is not in any way leaving for any other political party but would work for the success of the party in line with the shared philosophy of the people. Hassan called on all party faithful not to be jittery, as the PDP leadership is working assiduously to consolidate the gains recorded, as well as provide the needed platform for the aspirations of their members. He stated this during a press conference held at…

The maiden edition of the revamped FIFA Club World Cup kicked off today, with Egyptian club Al Ahly playing out a goalless draw with MLS side Inter Miami. Unlike the former editions, 32 teams are involved in this new version, and FIFA have increased the prize money to €1 billion (₦1.55 trillion). This would see the winners take home $125 million at least. The competition will bring clubs and footballers from different parts of the world, and Nigeria will be there － not clubs though, but players. Five Nigerian players will be participating at the club World Cup, but only…

A former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, was on Monday granted ₦2 billion in bail by a Federal High Court judge sitting in Abuja. The eight-count charge against Emefiele included allegedly stealing and seizing billions of naira from proxy accounts, as well as illegally obtaining a housing estate with 753 units. In his ruling, Justice Halilu Yusuf stated that Emefiele had been granted bail in three other criminal cases that were still pending against him and that there was no evidence that he had jumped bail. Following that, the judge gave Emefiele bail, but only…