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Nigeria’s former military Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has revealed how arms and ammunition were allegedly smuggled from some foreign countries into the Eastern Region in preparation for the civil war fought for 30 months. Mr Gowon, who ruled Nigeria between 1966 and 1975, said the war, in which millions of people reportedly died, could have been avoided if the then leader of the Eastern Region, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, had adhered to agreements reached during the Aburi meeting held in Ghana on 4 and 5 January 1967. The former Nigerian leader gave the account in his autobiography, “My Life of…
Seven aspirants are contesting for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the party’s primary scheduled for today May 21, 2026, in Bauchi State. The contest is expected to be shaped by zoning and regional balance, especially the agitation from Bauchi North for power to shift from Bauchi South, which has held the governorship since 1999. Stakeholders from Katagum, Misau and Jama’are say Bauchi North has been sidelined for decades despite its contributions. The zone last produced a governor over 40 years ago, during the tenure of the late Abubakar Tatari Ali between 1979 and 1983 before the…
An aspirant in last week’s House of Representatives primary election for the Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency of Abia State, Obinna Randy Ukanwoko, has described the results released by the APC National Assembly Primary Election Committee as a sham and a disgrace to democracy. Ukanwoko also lamented that it was because of his membership of the APC that his hotel in Umuahia was demolished by the Abia State Government in November 2025. Ukanwoko, while speaking to journalists in Umuahia, alleged that a primary election that did not hold in most parts of the federal constituency still produced a winner. The aspirant, who…
Arsenal are set to make Mikel Arteta one of the highest-paid managers in world football with a new contract, according to Mail Sport. Arteta has led the Gunners to their first league title in 22 years this season. This was confirmed on Tuesday night, after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth. Arteta’s current deal was set to expire next summer, but talks over extending that deal are advanced, and an agreement would see him earn a huge pay hike. Diego Simeone is thought to be the highest-paid manager in world football, picking up £26 million a year with Atletico Madrid. Arteta has…
The Federal Government has begun the disbursement of outstanding 2025 allowances to beneficiaries of the Bilateral Education Agreement Scholarship Programme studying in partner countries abroad. This was announced in a statement by the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday and signed by the ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Boriowo Folasade. According to the statement, “the Central Bank of Nigeria has successfully remitted the approved funds to Nigerian embassies and missions for immediate disbursement to eligible scholars.” In the statement, the Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, said the released funds represent 50 per cent of the approved outstanding…
No fewer than two siblings lost their lives in a fatal road accident which occurred at the Ijapo area of Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday. The accident involved a Nissan car with registration number Ondo WWW 322 TA, a truck which had no registration number, and a motorcycle. Two other victims of the accident sustained injuries. The fatal incident occurred in front of the headquarters of the Vehicle Inspection Office, where officials were reportedly conducting routine vehicle inspections and licence checks at the time of the accident. The victims, who were said to be brothers from the same…
Two Nigerias showed up this weekend. In one, APC politicians screamed over rigged primaries and fought for 2027 tickets. Delegates traded insults. Aspirants cried manipulation. The 2027 war has started. In the other Nigeria, children and teachers fought for their lives. Between 8am and 9am on Thursday, gunmen stormed schools in Oyo State’s Oriire Local Government Area. They dragged teachers into the bush. Michael Oyedokun, one of them, was reportedly beheaded when the ransom failed. Another staff member was killed on the spot. Videos now show a woman with a baby on her back in captivity. That is the contrast.…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress governorship primary election in the state. Fubara made this known in a statement personally signed on Wednesday, saying he would support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate, The Nations reported. The governor said his decision followed extensive consultations with his family, friends, and political associates. “After deep reflection and extensive consultations with my family, friends, and associates, I have taken the difficult but necessary decision to withdraw from the APC governorship primaries. I do so with a full heart and with a firm commitment to support…
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Nigeria on Wednesday retained the benchmark interest rate at 26.5 per cent, citing rising external risks, renewed inflationary pressure, and the need to sustain exchange rate stability. The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the decision at the end of the committee’s 305th meeting held in Abuja. He said, “The committee’s decision is as follows: retain the monetary policy rate at 26.5 per cent.” The decision also elicited mixed reactions from members of the Organised Private Sector. They acknowledged the justification for retaining interest rates and, on the other hand, cautioned that…
Former Super Eagles captain Kanu Nwankwo joined in the celebrations after his former club Arsenal ended their 22-year wait for the English Premier League title on Tuesday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Arsenal’s success in the 2025/26 season was confirmed on Tuesday night following Manchester City’s 1-1 draw at Bournemouth. Holding a two-point lead over Manchester City after their penultimate game of the season on Monday, Arsenal were primed to be confirmed champions if the Citizens dropped points in their Matchday 37 fixture against Bournemouth. As a result, Mikel Arteta’s men go into the final game of the season on Sunday…
