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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, dumped the party because he is afraid of competitive primary elections. Speaking during an interview on ARISE News on Wednesday, the actor-turned-politician argued that Obi’s departure from the ADC was not driven by ideological disagreement or an internal crisis. Okonkwo said Obi quit the party because of what he described as a longstanding fear of open electoral contests. “Peter Obi is afraid of free and fair primary elections. He gave reasons of challenges, but his main reason…

Benue youths from Agatu community on Tuesday night, May 5, 2026, thwarted a kidnap attempt and rescued a woman abducted by gunmen in Achepe village, Akpanaja Council Ward, within the Ekye Development Area of Nasarawa State. The riverine settlement is located opposite the Lower Basin area of Makurdi. An eyewitness, Tanko Barnabas, said the attackers invaded the village around 11:30 p.m. and abducted a local businesswoman, identified as Mrs Inyakwu. Barnabas explained that the victim’s cries for help alerted residents, prompting youths in the community to quickly mobilise and pursue the kidnappers. Despite gunshots fired by the assailants, the youths…

Former Netherlands midfielder, Wesley Sneijder, has claimed UEFA should have cancelled the Champions League semi-final second leg between Arsenal and Atletico Madrid on Tuesday. Sneijder hit out at the quality of the game, which was settled by Bukayo Saka’s first-half goal. According to him, the level of football was far below the standard expected. Speaking on Ziggo Sport, Sneijder said: “I said after 35 minutes, UEFA must intervene. “They need to call London: both teams off the pitch, and tomorrow the final will be played between Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. “I knew this would happen, Atletico dropped back and…

Passengers aboard the MV Hondius have adopted strict health protocols reminiscent of the COVID-19 era as authorities across multiple countries investigate an outbreak of a rare hantavirus linked to several deaths. The New York Times reports that those on board the vessel are “…sanitising their hands repeatedly and awaiting their next socially distanced meal” as the ship sails across the Atlantic under heightened health surveillance. The outbreak has prompted coordinated international responses, with Spain confirming plans to receive the vessel in the Canary Islands despite objections from regional authorities. Spain’s health minister, Mónica García, said the ship would dock in…

The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arraigned a businessman, Taiwo Sunday, over an alleged N123m fraud linked to a motorcycle supply deal. Sunday was brought before Justice Kareem Adedokun of the Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan on a two-count charge bordering on fraud, according to a statement issued by the commission on Wednesday. The EFCC said the alleged offence is contrary to and punishable under Section 390 of the Criminal Code Law of Oyo State, 2000. Part of the statement read, “The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, on Tuesday, May 4,…

A couple of weeks ago, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency released its Annual Flood Outlook for 2026 to guide governments, emergency managers, communities, farmers, and development partners to prepare before the onset of the rainy season. Covering all eight Hydrological Areas of Nigeria based on analysis of river levels, rainfall patterns, soil conditions, land cover, etc., NiHSA, essentially, identified communities, farmlands, healthcare facilities, schools, roads, and other assets that are at risk of flooding between April and November 2026. These are classified into high flood risk, medium flood risk and low flood risk. The summary: 30,707 communities are at risk…

The Oba Otudeko Foundation, Honeywell Group’s social impact vehicle, has delivered a 2,400-square-metre administrative complex at Olabisi Onabanjo University’s main campus in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, aimed at strengthening institutional capacity. The facility, now operational, houses key administrative units and is expected to improve coordination, operational efficiency, and service delivery across the institution, according to a statement on Wednesday. The project comes amid infrastructure gaps in Nigeria’s higher education system, where universities face rising demand for quality learning environments alongside capacity constraints. The intervention focuses on strengthening administrative systems that support governance, student services, and academic operations. Spokesperson of the Foundation,…

Paris Saint-Germain have intensified their pursuit of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen, with reports emerging that the French champions are prepared to negotiate the staggering €150 million asking price Galatasaray have placed on the Nigerian forward. Galatasaray have made their position clear: Osimhen will not leave Istanbul unless a club meets their valuation in full. The Turkish giants hold the upper hand, with the 27-year-old under contract at the club until the summer of 2029. PSG’s interest is understood to be driven by tactical needs under manager Luis Enrique, who is seeking a more physical and direct striker. Uncertainty surrounding…

Bitcoin (BTC) cooled from new 13-week highs at Wednesday’s Wall Street open amid mixed signals over a US-Iran peace deal.Key points:Bitcoin stops short of tapping $83,000 as momentum becomes guided by geopolitical developments.Oil sees flash volatility around rumors of the Strait of Hormuz opening.Bitcoin trader sees a price reset to a $78,400 trend line.Iran deal let-down sours Bitcoin’s attack on $83,000Data from TradingView showed a new local peak for BTC/USD of $82,833 on Bitstamp.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewThe pair made fresh gains amid reports of a 14-point ceasefire agreement potentially coming into effect — one that would include resumption of…

Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. clapped back at ex-girlfriend Madison Pettis after she called him a “psychopath” during a March podcast appearance. “That was crazy,” Porter, 27, said on the Monday, May 4 episode of the “One Night with Steiny” podcast, appearing alongside influencer Celina Powell. “I wasn’t feeling that at all because, bro, we dated for what, three months, and nothing happened. Crazy.” Porter and Pettis, 27, dated briefly when both were teenagers. Porter was a McDonald’s All-American while Pettis was starring in the Disney Channel’s Cory in the House. “I don’t know why 10 years later she’s…