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The 2023 Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ebonyi State, Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii, has dismissed speculations about his alleged plans to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating unequivocally that he remains committed to the PDP. Odii, a business mogul and philanthropist, made the clarification in a statement made available to The Guardian on Friday in Abakaliki. He emphasised that he has not seen any compelling ideological, political, or developmental reason to leave the PDP, stressing that he is not considering joining the APC now or in the foreseeable future. His response follows comments credited…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) today called on President Bola Tinubu to dedicate the remaining two years of his administration to significantly improving the welfare of Nigerians. The appeal was made in the party’s Eid-el-Kabir message, delivered on June 6, 2025, and underscored the urgent need to address the nation’s pressing economic and security challenges. Debo Ologunagba, the PDP National Publicity Secretary, articulated the party’s concerns during the Eid message, urging the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government to adopt greater accountability and discipline. He called for an end to what the PDP describes as wasteful spending, exploitation, and manipulative governance…

They weren’t supposed to survive. Not in that atmosphere. Not against that record. But in the cold heart of Moscow, under the weight of Russia’s jaw-dropping seven-game winning streak and their absurd 36-0 aggregate run, Nigeria’s Super Eagles dug deep to deliver a performance full of character, grit, and glimpses of the future. Friday’s 1-1 draw at the Luzhniki Stadium wasn’t just a result — it was a message. Against one of Europe’s most in-form teams, Nigeria showed they are not to be underestimated. And amid the wild backdrop of tactical tweaks, standout saves, and a moment of sheer composure…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), ending months of speculation about his political future. The defection was confirmed at a media-restricted event held in Uyo on Friday, which drew several high-profile APC figures. The Senate President was represented by his wife, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio, while the Chairman of the APC Governors’ Forum and Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, was also present alongside Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu. Several local government chairpersons, members of the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council, and National Assembly…

The Niger State Government has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for its swift response to the plight of flood victims in Mokwa Local Government Area. The Deputy Governor, Comrade Yakubu Garba, gave the commendation during an on-the-spot assessment of some resettlement areas in Mokwa town. Garba noted that UNICEF’s timely intervention and humanitarian support have rekindled hope for the vulnerable populations affected by the devastating flood. “I wish to sincerely convey the appreciation of His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, to UNICEF and other partners for their unwavering support to the victims of the Mokwa flood disaster,” he…

Immediate past Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Dr. Ben Nwoye, has launched a new political platform named The Progressives Group, drawing membership from various registered political parties, including the APC, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Social Democratic Party (SDP), African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Labour Party (LP), among others. Speaking during the official launch of the group, Nwoye—who recently resigned from the APC—said the platform aims to support and promote good governance in Enugu State and beyond. “Since I left the APC, I’ve received calls not only from my followers within the party but also from…

Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye and Bayer Leverkusen star Victor Boniface are back in the Super Eagles lineup for their international friendly game against Russia at the Luzhniki Stadium, Soccernet.ng reports. At the Unity Cup, all the participating teams did not call some of their best legs. But going into the game against the Russians, coach Eric Chelle handed call some of his big guns. Chelle has thrown them straight into the thick of things. Team captain William Troost-Ekong returns to center back, and he has been paired with Semi Ajayi. Also, after watching Stanley Nwabali man the sticks at the…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has advocated a constitutional amendment to introduce a single term of five or six years for elected political officeholders at all levels in Nigeria, as against the current two-term limit of four years each. The governor made this call on Friday at his Ikolaba residence in Ibadan, when he received a delegation of Muslim faithful, clerics, traditional rulers, and political officeholders who visited him shortly after the Eid-el-Kabir prayers held at the Eid Ground, Agodi. The delegation, led by Deputy Governor Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal, included the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Rashidi Ladoja; former…

Angela Onwuzoo A Veterinary Epidemiologist at the National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Plateau State, Dr. Muhammad-Bashir Bolajoko, says it is unhealthy to consume poorly cooked meat, warning that people could contract tuberculosis by eating infected meat. Bolajoko, the Head of the Veterinary Public Health & Preventive Medicine Division at the institute, said tuberculosis could be transferred from animals to humans through meat if it was contaminated and not properly cooked. The assistant director disclosed this during an interview with PUNCH Healthwise. Banjoko said some parasitic and bacterial diseases could also be transmitted from animal to human if the meat was…

Photo Credit: Tiwa Savage/Instagram Tiwa Savage’s new release, “You4Me,” is a slow-burning love song that lingers long after the last note. It’s giving “call your lover at midnight” vibes. It’s warm, it’s honest, and it feels like the kind of track you play when the lights are low and you’ve stopped pretending to be chill. But if you’ve been following Tiwa for a while, you know she’s been in her soft era long before we started calling it that. Her love songs sound good and they feel like actual moments. The first kiss. The fight you didn’t see coming. The…