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Nigeria’s opposition lawmakers have stated that suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, should not be blamed if he defects to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), arguing that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), betrayed him first. Their remarks come amid growing speculation about Fubara’s potential move to the APC, following his recent visit to President Bola Tinubu in Lagos. In a statement issued by the opposition lawmakers’ spokesperson, Hon. Ikenga Ugochinyere, on Tuesday, they alleged that PDP weakened its own position by granting political structures to former Governor Nyesom Wike, who now serves as a minister in the…

Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has warned that Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), risks becoming a political “carcass” if urgent and drastic steps are not taken to salvage its dwindling fortunes. He, however, reiterated his unflinching loyalty to the PDP, declaring that he has no intention of defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Ikoyi residence, Lagos, on Monday night, Fayose explained that although he has been a long-standing critic of past administrations, the efforts of the current government deserve acknowledgement. He…

Despite growing awareness and legislation mandating genotype testing before marriages, fake genotype results is on the rise. Investigations by The PUNCH duo UMAR SANI and VICTOR AYENI reveal that some prospective couples, desperate to marry despite incompatible genotypes, are forging medical results — often with the help of unscrupulous laboratories or unqualified personnel Yearly, the wedding committee of the Gwallaga Jumma’at Mosque, Bauchi, conducts about 500 weddings. On several occasions, it has declined approving some marriages due to presentation of fake genotype results. Chairman of the committee, Hassan Ladan, says genotype tests are usually re-conducted in the mosque’s hospital when…

A dramatic incident unfolded at the Government House in Kano when a drone unexpectedly fell on Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II’s head while he was delivering a speech during a Sallah homage he paid to the state government on Sunday. The incident, captured on video and widely shared on social media, sparked speculation and allegations that the emir was stoned. But contrary to initial claims suggesting the emir was hit with stones or another object, the truth behind the incident has now been revealed. According to eyewitnesses and the drone operator, Salim Ameenu, the incident occurred when the drone lost control…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe In a move to transform healthcare delivery across Lagos State, a technology company, Interswitch, has partnered with a UK-based company, Patients Know Best, to enhance the Lagos Smart Health Information Platform, introducing a patient-centric digital health record system designed to streamline clinical workflows and improve care outcomes. At the core of this collaboration is a shared ambition to create a seamless digital infrastructure that enables healthcare providers across Lagos to securely access and exchange patient data, thereby dismantling longstanding silos in the state’s fragmented healthcare ecosystem. The Managing Director for Digital Health Platforms at Interswitch, Mr. Olufemi Olapegba,…

Says G5 governors averted national crisis in 2023 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, yesterday, convened a high-powered closed-door meeting in Abuja with key leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the banner of ‘Concerned Stakeholders of the PDP’. The meeting brought together influential figures from across party lines, including three of the famed G5 governors: former Governors Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu), Samuel Ortom (Benue) and Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia). While the participation of Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, another member of the G5 bloc, remained uncertain at press time, notable attendees included PDP National Secretary, Sen Samuel Anyanwu; former…

First Lady begs monarchs to support advocacy on health, distributes kits to nurses Bayelsa State All Progressives Congress (APC) Women Forum has called for the inclusion of its members in political appointments by the Bola Tinubu-led administration, lamenting that they were abandoned after working for the President. Meanwhile, Wife of the President, Oluremi Tinubu, has described traditional rulers as the eyes and ears of government at the grassroots and appealed to them to align with her vision to promote the health and wellbeing of their subjects by supporting her advocacies against cervical cancer, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Chairperson of…

Claim:President Bola Tinubu, through a statement issued on May 31, 2025, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the commissioning of several road projects across the country — including the dualisation of East-West Road Section II (Sub Section I) from Eleme Junction in Port Harcourt to Ahoada, Rivers State. Verification:THE Guardian conducted an on-the-ground investigation to verify the state of the Eleme-Onne section of the East-West Road, which remains a vital infrastructure route connecting critical oil and gas assets including the Port Harcourt Refinery, Indorama Petrochemical Limited, and the Onne Oil & Gas Free Zone.Findings reveal…

Following his meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar’s ally, Segun Sowunmi, says he’s not aware if his principal will be contesting for president in 2027. Atiku has been spearheading the opposition coalition to unseat President Tinubu in 2027. However, speaking in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘Politics Tonight’, Sowunmi, who is a longstanding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), expressed doubt about Atiku’s 2027 ambition. As a member of the opposition party, Sowunmi is one of the loudest critics of President Tinubu’s administration. Asked if his recent meeting with Tinubu amounts to a betrayal of Atiku, Sowunmi said…

Plateau State Governor, Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, seems to be burdened by the challenges of warding off the APC’s efforts to reclaim the state and managing the fallout from the crisis within the PDP, as echoes of defection chime around him, LEO SOBECHI reports. To a great extent, the rain of instability and crisis of confidence beating down on the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could be said to have started in Plateau State, a North-Central stronghold. It all began in the lead-up to the 2003 general elections, when former governor Fidelis Tapgun was appointed Director General of the Obasanjo/Atiku…