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The Enugu State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has declared that it will resist any attempt to hijack the party’s structure in the state amid the ongoing leadership crisis within the party. The State Chairman, Johnpaul Anih, stated this on Wednesday while addressing members of the party’s State Executive Committee during a meeting in Enugu. Anih said the party remained open to new members and welcomed defectors from other political parties, describing the growing influx as a sign of confidence in the NDC as a credible political alternative in the state. He, however, warned that the party would…

Two siblings were on Wednesday crushed to death in Akure, Ondo State capital when a truck rammed into a motorcycle they were riding on along Fiwasaye Road within the metropolis. The middle-aged brothers, who were popular fruit sellers within Iyeoma axis in Alagbaka, had the accident in front of the VIO office. The accident involved an unregistered tipper truck, a Nissan vehicle with registration number Ondo WWW-327TA and an unregistered Mate 90 motorcycle. The motorcycle rider, Lawal Adegoke and his brother were rushed to the Federal University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Akure (FUTATH), where they were both confirmed dead. According to sources,…

Former Manchester City goalkeeper, Joe Hart, has singled out three Arsenal players for special praise after the Gunners were confirmed Premier League champions on Tuesday. Hart believes the likes of David Raya, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke ‘stepped up’ this season for Arsenal, silencing their doubters. Speaking on the BBC’s Match of the Day programme, Hart said, “It’s a huge statement. “And not only are they Premier League champions, but they are also Champions League finalists as well. “I think that Raya is a brilliant signing. There is always something. “You look at the Kai Havertz goal the other night…

The All Progressives Congress has concluded its primary elections for the Delta State House of Assembly, producing candidates across all 29 state constituencies ahead of the 2027 general elections. The exercise, held across the state on Wednesday, was described by party officials as peaceful, credible and transparent. Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Emomotimi Guwor, emerged as the APC candidate for Warri South-West Constituency, while Deputy Speaker, Arthur Akpowowo, clinched the ticket for Ethiope East Constituency. In Isoko North Constituency, Orobosa Ashakah secured the party’s ticket, while Lucky Idhoveh emerged as the candidate for Isoko South Constituency I.…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has dismantled a transnational methamphetamine production syndicate jointly operated by a Nigerian drug cartel and Mexican collaborators, leading to the arrest of 10 suspects. Also, illicit drugs and chemicals valued at over N480bn were recovered during the operation. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa (retd.), disclosed this on Wednesday during a media briefing at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja. Marwa said the operation, carried out by operatives of the agency’s Special Operations Unit, led to the discovery and shutdown of what he described as the biggest clandestine…

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has attributed the peaceful primaries of the All Progressives Congress in the state to the adherence to rules by the party’s faithful. Speaking in his hometown, Sampou, in Kolokuma/Opokuma local government area on Wednesday during the State House of Assembly primary election, Governor Diri lauded party members for their orderly conduct. According to him, their cooperation has contributed to rancour-free primaries across the state. He urged those who have registered as members of the APC but have yet to get their registration slip to be patient, assuring them that it will get to…

Portugal head coach Roberto Martínez has named Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes in a 27-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, as the European side step up preparations with a friendly against Nigeria, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The reigning UEFA Nations League champions will travel to global showpiece, where they have been drawn in Group K alongside the DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia. Portugal will warm up for the competition with a series of friendlies, including a high-profile meeting with Nigeria on June 10 at the Dr Magalhães Pessoa Stadium in Portugal. The match comes a week before their…

Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja has announced the birth of her baby boy, expressing gratitude to God and appreciation to her husband, family and friends for their support throughout her pregnancy journey. The actress disclosed this in an emotional post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, where she described her newborn son as “the most handsome baby boy” she had ever seen. According to her, she remains overwhelmed with joy and gratitude following the arrival of her child. She wrote, “I just gave birth to the most handsome baby boy I have ever seen 😍🥹❤️ I’m still so overwhelmed with…

“There’s an app for that” was the promise of the App Store from the very beginning. The app that will get your phone to do the thing you want it to? It’s just a few taps away. The tagline wasn’t strictly true — I’m still waiting for that one perfect grocery list app. Still, apps shaped the modern smartphone into what it is today. We spend all day, every day inside of apps — scrolling, listening, and tapping until we find what we want. But your next favorite app might just be one that you made yourself.If you weren’t familiar…

Bitcoin (BTC) halted its latest recovery at Wednesday’s Wall Street open as US traders sold off.Key points:Bitcoin nears $78,000 before the US open spoils momentum, continuing a trend from earlier in the week.US stock markets await Nvidia earnings amid a tense macro atmosphere.Bitcoin’s Coinbase Premium sees multi-month lows in a sign of “soft” US demand.BTC price stops short of $78,000 ahead of Nvidia numbersData from TradingView showed BTC/USD reaching $77,678 on Bitstamp before the US trading session sparked fresh losses.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewCopying its moves from the week’s first two trading days, Bitcoin faced tailwinds as US market sentiment…