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Attahiru Bafarawa, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Governor of Sokoto State, has formally endorsed the incumbent Governor, Ahmed Aliyu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), for a second term. This endorsement comes as Mr Bafarawa’s political structure in the state collapsed into the ruling APC on Wednesday, with hundreds of his supporters officially defecting to the APC. Speaking to reporters in Sokoto, Mr Bafarawa clarified that while he is not personally joining the APC, he supports his followers’ decision. “I have already made it clear that I have quit active politics. I am not joining…

The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) on Tuesday said electricity generation on the national grid has dropped due to gas supply constraints caused by a gas pipeline vandalisation. NISO, in a statement signed by its management, said the incident occurred within the upstream gas supply network, affecting gas availability to several power generation facilities. “The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) wishes to inform the general public and sector stakeholders that electricity generation on the national grid has dropped due to gas supply constraints arising from the reported incident of gas pipeline vandalisation within the upstream gas supply network. “The incident…

The most urgent task confronting the Tinubu presidency in its anti-terror crusade is the unearthing and prosecution of the moles who have stultified past efforts at defeating the vagabonds. There is a kind of unspoken disgruntlement within the military that known sympathisers/enablers in uniform are allowed to continue betraying their oath of allegiance to the fatherland.  When one soldier cannot trust his next colleague with whom he might share a trench tomorrow, esprit de corps breaks down; the falcon eyes the falconer in disdain. Et Tu, Brute? Shakespeare captured the overwhelming power of betrayal in Julius Caesar. The stab wounds…

Pearl, the wife of Chris Okafor, founder of the Surulere, Lagos-based Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, also known as Liberation City, has shared their love story. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Okafor married Pearl in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday, amid allegations levelled against him by actress Doris Ogala. The claims included allegations that he ended their nine-year relationship and failed to fulfil a promise of marriage, among others. The couple was joined together by several prominent clerics, including Matthew Ashimolowo, the senior pastor of the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), London. Family members, associates, and friends were also present…

Rivers United continued their relentless march at the top of the Nigeria Premier Football League, but even victory could not completely satisfy head coach Finidi George. A 1–0 home win over Wikki Tourists at the Adokiye Amiesimaka Stadium pushed the Pride of Rivers two points clear at the summit of the NPFL table, yet the performance left their manager searching for clarity rather than celebration. In a game that promised much but delivered little in fluency or tempo, it was Taofeek Otaniyi who once again made the difference. The midfielder produced a moment of pure quality in the 19th minute,…

The Special Adviser to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on Communications and Strategy, Allen Sowore, has dismissed claims that the convoy of Governor Aiyedatiwa knocked down a young man at Oka-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government Area, during his thank-you tour. Sowore, who described the position of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as false, confirmed, however, that the deceased, Good Emiju, was hit on the same day the governor was in Oka. The PDP had accused Aiyedatiwa and the state government of remaining silent over the incident, which reportedly created tension in the community. According to the governor’s aide, a…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has criticized Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa over the death of a young man allegedly run over by the governor’s convoy. According to the PDP, the deceased, Good Emiju, was knocked down by the governor’s convoy at Oka-Akoko, headquarters of Akoko South-West Local Government, during Aiyedatiwa’s thank-you tour of communities in the council. While criticizing the governor for his silence on the incident, the opposition party, in a statement issued by its Director of Media and Public Communications, Wande Ajayi, expressed concern over the hurried burial of the deceased. The PDP is demanding a…

Borno State Police Command says it is on the manhunt for Abdulsalam Adakwaki, who allegedly raped a five-year-old girl in the State Low-Cost area of Maiduguri, the state capital.The command clarified that reports claiming the suspect had been arrested and released were false. The state police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, said in a statement on Wednesday that the alleged incident occurred on November 13 at around 9 a.m., as the victim was on her way to school. According to Daso, the case was immediately transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for investigation, and the suspect has since fled.…

Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that the Nigerian music industry would have been boring without him. He made the claim on his X handle when he wrote, “Imagine no Davido….  Sh*t [the music industry] would have been boring AF.” His post elicited mixed reactions, with many arguing that he was overestimating his contribution to the music industry. This is not the first time Davido is claiming he is the lifeblood of the Nigerian music industry. In an interview with Apple Music in April 2025, Davido claimed that the Nigerian music industry shut down when he took a…

Bundesliga club RB Leipzig are interested in Göztepe midfielder Anthony Dennis, DAILY POST reports. According to Turkish news outlet, Fanatik, Leipzig are already in advanced talks to sign the Nigerian. Ole Werner’s side are considering a transfer fee of approximately €8m for the player. Another Bundesliga club, Union Berlin are also reportedly interested in Dennis. The 21-year-old has scored three times in 14 league appearances for Göztepe this season. Dennis has a contract with the club until 2027.