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A faction of the African Democratic Congress loyal to Nafiu Gombe on Friday released detailed guidelines for the conduct of congresses and a national convention for the 2025/2026 political year. The timetable and guidelines, contained in a circular personally signed by Gombe, are aimed at strengthening internal democracy and repositioning the party ahead of future elections. The development comes a day after the ADC faction distanced itself from the reported defection and registration of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, at the party’s Enugu zonal office. The faction, which described itself as the authentic national leadership of the ADC,…

Investment management firm Afrinvest has announced the rebranding of its digital investment platform, Optimus by Afrinvest, to PlutusNeo by Afrinvest. In a statement on Friday, the rebranding was described as the next phase of the firm’s digital strategy, focused on expanding access to wealth creation. The digital platform, first launched in 2022, was created to give individuals secure and easy access to Afrinvest-managed investment products through a modern digital interface. Since its launch, it has become a trusted channel for Nigerians seeking professionally managed investment solutions, supported by Afrinvest’s over 30 years of experience across Nigeria’s capital markets. Speaking on…

Nigeria defender Ola Aina returned to competitive action on Saturday after a three-month injury lay-off, featuring for Nottingham Forest in their 3–1 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa at Villa Park, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Aina had been sidelined since September 2025 after sustaining a hamstring injury while on international duty with Nigeria. Although he returned to full training in November, Forest head coach Sean Dyche opted for a cautious approach, delaying his comeback and ruling him out of the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The 29-year-old was named in Forest’s squad for the trip to Villa and was…

UK-based gospel singer, Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye, popularly known as Min. Adeoluwa, has released a new worship single titled ‘Mary’s Praise II’, featuring Favour Ojo. A statement shared with Saturday Beats notes that the song captures Mary’s heartfelt response to God in worship and thanksgiving. It added, “With lyrics such as “My soul magnifies the Lord” and “my spirit rejoices,” the track embodies gratitude, humility, and joy, offering listeners a reflective and Christ-centred worship experience. “The collaboration with Favour Ojo adds a rich layer of vocal depth to the song. Her delivery complements Adeoluwa’s style seamlessly, enhancing the emotional and spiritual resonance…

A Nigerian educationist and environmental conservation researcher, Dr Peace Amarachi Igwe, has called for the deliberate education of pupils from the primary school level on ecological conservation as a strategy to build long-term environmental resilience and sustainable agriculture in the country. In a statement made available to The PUNCH, Igwe said challenges such as waste mismanagement, environmental degradation and food insecurity could only be sustainably addressed if children are groomed early to understand the link between the environment, food systems and responsible citizenship. “Young people must be groomed to understand the link between waste management, animal feed sustainability, and environmental…

Fender, the guitar maker also known for its amps and speakers, has a new consumer electronics brand called Fender Audio making its debut at CES 2026. In addition to a new pair of wireless headphones, Fender Audio has announced a pair of portable Bluetooth speakers called ELIE, which is short for “Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive.”The ELIE speakers will be available in two sizes, but both versions can be connected to a second unit to create a stereo pair, or you can connect and sync up to 100 of them to fill a larger space with sound. They also both support…

Despite Bitcoin’s history of volatility during geopolitical tensions, its price is unlikely to fall in the coming days following the US strike on Venezuela, according to a crypto analyst.“I don’t think we’ll see a widespread correction based on the attack in Venezuela on Bitcoin,” MN Trading Capital founder Michael van de Poppe said in an X post on Saturday.The US strikes on Venezuela took place at around 6:00 a.m. UTC on Saturday and reportedly lasted for around 30 minutes. Van de Poppe anticipates the event will not directly affect Bitcoin’s (BTC) price because it was a “planned and coordinated attack”…

Grey’s Anatomy alum Steven W. Bailey has been diagnosed with a rare neuromuscular disorder known as Congenital Myasthenia Syndrome (CMS). Bailey, 54, explained via X on Friday, January 2, that he has “spent years being cautious, private, and quiet” about something that has been “shaping [his] life and [his] work.” “That time is over,” he vowed. “What follows is an Open Letter to you all.” Bailey began his letter by expressing hope that his entertainment industry peers are “well and not too overburdened with life’s troubles,” before revealing his own struggle. “Say, speaking of troubles, it’s the darndest thing, but…

The Gombe Geographic Information Systems (GOGIS) has announced a final 10-day deadline for land owners in the redesigned Shehu Abubakar District to complete recertification and collect their allocation letters. Speaking to journalists, GOGIS Director General, Kabiru Usman Hassan, warned that failure to comply within the period will lead to forfeiture of the land. He explained that the exercise followed the revocation of Rights of Occupancy in the former BAP 4 Layout under Executive Order No. 007 of 2024, paving the way for land reforms and the redesignation of the area as Shehu Abubakar District. According to the DG, documentation and…

Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kwara State, Prince Sunday Fagbemi, has dared former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, to formally defect to the party in the state and submit himself to the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, instead of allegedly maintaining behind-the-scenes links with the APC in Abuja. Fagbemi made the remarks during an interview with Vanguard, reacting to comments by the Director-General of the National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS), Professor Abubabar Sulyman. Sulyman had claimed on a local radio programme in Ilorin that Saraki was “hobnobbing” with the APC in Abuja. Describing…