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At the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards Cultural Day and Red Carpet in Lagos earlier this month, the outfits stole the show. Flowing fabrics swept across the red carpet. Some dresses looked like trees, some like aquariums, some like cathedrals. Some were adorned with real loaves of bread, some with plates, some with water cans, some with pots, pans, and gas cylinders. Expectedly, traditional media and social media reacted immediately. People shared the pictures and videos and discussed them in offices, social events and phone conversations. Some found the designs creative and bold, while some were…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Mukhtar Yero, has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Congress primary election for the Kaduna North Senatorial District. Yero defeated two other aspirants in the exercise held in Zaria on Monday to secure the APC ticket ahead of the forthcoming general election. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer, Hassan Saleh, said Yero polled 6,060 votes to defeat Muhammad Mu’azu Mukaddas, who scored 1,044 votes, and Yusuf Bala Ikara, who secured 372 votes. “I, Hassan Saleh, the Returning Officer of the APC Kaduna North Senatorial District primary election, having certified the provisions of the law,…
Arsenal are on the brink of ending a 22-year wait to win the Premier League after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday to open up a five-point lead at the top. Kai Havertz headed in the only goal but was also lucky to avoid a second-half red card that could swung the title race back in Manchester City’s favour. The Gunners could be crowned champions as early as Tuesday should City fail to win at Bournemouth. Even if City do end the Cherries’ 16-game unbeaten run and beat Aston Villa, Arsenal will secure the title with victory at Crystal Palace on…
What began as a routine APC House of Representatives primary in Gombe State has spiralled into a major political controversy, with allegations of manipulated results, imposed candidates, and deepening internal divisions threatening the party’s unity ahead of the 2027 elections, writes CHIMA AZUBUIKE What was expected to showcase the strength and unity of the All Progressives Congress in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections has instead exposed simmering tensions, growing distrust among party stakeholders, and renewed concerns over the credibility of internal democracy within Nigeria’s ruling party. The fallout from the APC House of Representatives direct primaries has…
Kevin Warsh is set to be sworn in as the next chair of the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Friday amid speculation about whether he’ll do what US President Donald Trump hopes he does: Lower interest rates once in office.On Wednesday, the US Senate voted largely along party lines to confirm Warsh as the next Fed chair, succeeding Jerome Powell. While Trump nominated both Fed governors in different terms, the president repeatedly threatened to fire Powell in recent months, saying that the Fed chair “should be lowering interest rates.”Source: KalshiWith Warsh expected to assume his role as Fed…
Off Campus star Mika Abdalla found love off screen with her fiancé, Jake Short. Abdalla, who portrays Allie Hayes in the hit Off Campus series, met Short in 2021. Four years later, the pair’s engagement was confirmed by Short’s manager, Brian Medavoy. “An awesome day yesterday celebrating the next chapter for my longtime client, Jake Short and his fiance Mika Abdalla. From set to real life – watching your journey has been a joy. Here’s to forever,” Medavoy captioned the Instagram post in 2025, alongside a photo of the couple. Scroll down to learn more about Short: Jake Short Is…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has screened more than 70 governorship aspirants on the first day of its screening exercise ahead of party primaries. Queen Okiyi, deputy national publicity secretary of the party, disclosed this while briefing journalists on Monday in Abuja. Ms Okiyi said the exercise proceeded smoothly, with two screening panels handling 35 aspirants each. She added that more than 100 governorship aspirants from states where elections would hold are participating in the exercise. According to her, the screening will continue on Tuesday as the party processes more aspirants. She said the exercise reflects the party’s commitment to…
The Lagos State Government has warned residents against buying or consuming spoiled tomatoes, popularly known as “Ata Esha,” over the health dangers associated with fungus-infested food products. The warning was issued through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, which advised consumers to avoid tomatoes with visible white, green or black fungal growth. The General Manager of the agency, Afolabi Solebo, said fungi found on rotten tomatoes could produce dangerous toxins, including aflatoxins, which may cause serious health conditions such as liver damage and other related illnesses. According to him, contaminated tomatoes remain harmful even after cooking, boiling or frying,…
Senator Idiat Adebule has secured the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial ticket for Lagos West ahead of the 2027 general elections after emerging unopposed at the party’s primary election. Adebule, who currently represents Lagos West Senatorial District in the Senate, was affirmed during the APC senatorial primary conducted at the Agege Stadium in Lagos State. Delegates and party members drawn from the 11 wards in Agege Local Government participated in the affirmation exercise. Announcing the outcome of the primary, the Returning Officer, Olugbenga Nola, said the senator emerged through the party’s direct primary process as the sole aspirant for the…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have been placed in Pot A for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualification draw, DAILY POST reports. The draw will hold at the headquarters of the Egypt Football Association, EFA on Tuesday. Morocco, Senegal, Algeria, Egypt, Côte d’Ivoire and Tunisia are some of the continent’s heavyweights also placed in Pot A. 48 countries will participate in the qualifying series for the tournament which will be co-hosted by three countries Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda. The first two teams in each group will qualify for the tournament. The competition will run from 19 June to 17 July 2027.
