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A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party has distanced itself from reports alleging that it planned to hold a convention to affirm former President Goodluck Jonathan as its 2027 presidential candidate, describing the claims as false, misleading, and unauthorised. PDP National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed, in a statement on Friday, also called on security agencies to investigate the source of the reports and prosecute those behind what the party described as an attempt to create political tension and disrepute within the polity. On Thursday, a faction of the Interim National Working Committee led by Tanimu Turaki announced plans to convene…

Jose Mourinho has signed a three-year deal to become Real Madrid’s new head coach, marking a dramatic return to the Santiago Bernabeu more than a decade after his first spell in charge of the Spanish giants. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, the Portuguese manager will not be officially unveiled until after the club’s presidential election on 7 June, but an agreement has already been reached between both parties. Mourinho, 63, leaves Benfica after taking charge of the Portuguese side in September and guiding them to a third-place finish in the Primeira Liga this season. The veteran coach previously…

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Market analysts say Ether (ETH) still faces “downside pressure” that could trigger another ETH price sell-off as traders shift their focus to support at $1,800. Key takeaways:Ether faces downside pressure as elevated leverage and positive funding rates amid falling prices signal fragile market conditions.Analysts say ETH must hold the $1,800-$1,750 support zone to avoid a deeper correction.Ether price metrics suggest downside risks remainAnalysts have highlighted several reasons for Ether’s potential to drop lower, including an elevated estimated leveraged ratio and positive funding rates amid a “weakening price structure,” according to CryptoQuant analyst PelinayPA. The chart below shows that Ether’s estimated leverage ratio…

Lindsay Lohan is one proud mama. The Freakier Friday star, 39, shared a rare photo of her 2-year-old son, Luai, via Instagram on Thursday, May 28, giving a glimpse into her life as a mom. In the snap, Lohan can be seen smiling at the camera as she hugs her little one. Luai, who has his face turned away from the camera, is shown planting a kiss on his mom’s cheek. “Lucky mama 🤍☺️✨,” the actress captioned the post, tagging husband Bader Shammas, with whom she welcomed Luai in July 2023. Lindsay’s mom, Dina Lohan, commented on the post, “So…

The US government is preparing to print a new $250 bill that would feature an image of President Donald Trump, the latest in his effort to have his image and name on US institutions and documents. The new banknote design will feature a portrait of the US leader to commemorate the country’s 250th anniversary of independence, according to the Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessett. The bill, if printed, will be the first appearance of a living person on US currency in more than 150 years. Washington’s federal law bars a living person from engraving their image on the currency. But there’s…

A former senator, Babafemi Ojudu, has recalled the political crisis that rocked the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ekiti State during the administration of former Governor Kayode Fayemi. Ojudu spoke while reflecting on events surrounding internal disagreements within the party in 2020. He said he and some political allies became openly critical of Fayemi’s administration at the time, which he said later led to moves to push them out of the party. Ojudu alleged that ward executives were pressured to gather signatures for their expulsion, while some party members and supporters, including former senator Tony Adeniyi, Oyetunde Ojo and Bimbo…

Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has responded to remarks linked to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, stating that Kwankwaso was once his political protégé. Ganduje asserted in a statement released on Friday by his chief of staff, Comrade Muhammad Garba, from Saudi Arabia, where the former governor is currently performing the Hajj pilgrimage. According to the statement, Ganduje said politics is built on relationships, support and mentorship, adding that every successful politician receives assistance from others at some point in their career. He said he played a significant role in Kwankwaso’s early political ascent, particularly…

Terem Moffi is still uncertain where he will be playing his football next season, DAILY POST reports. The Nigerian international spent the second half of last season on loan with Portuguese champions FC Porto from OGC Nice. Porto had decided not to activate the €8m purchase option in his contract. Moffi is also not willing to return to Nice after he was assaulted by the club’s supporters last December. The 26-year-old, who is currently on international duty with Nigeria, is not willing to discuss his future at the moment. “Honestly, I have no clue what’s going to happen. The future,…

The City Boys Movement, Anambra State chapter, a youth-driven support group for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027, has sensitised female students of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on menstrual hygiene and distributed hundreds of sanitary pads to students of the institution. The distribution took place at the main auditorium of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, UNIZIK Awka campus, on Friday, as part of activities to commemorate the 2026 World Menstrual Hygiene Day. Speaking during the exercise, the Anambra State Women Leader of the City Boys Movement, Adaora Soludo, said the gesture is aimed at empowering young women…