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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi in Abuja amid growing tensions over the presidential ticket of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Atiku disclosed the visit in a post on his Facebook page, describing Mr Amaechi as “my brother and compatriot” and saying both men held “deep and honest conversations” about Nigeria’s worsening economic and security situation. “This afternoon, I visited my brother and compatriot, former Governor of Rivers State and ex-Minister of Transportation, Chief Rotimi Amaechi, at his Abuja residence,” Atiku wrote. “Beyond the warmth and camaraderie, we had deep and honest…
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has called on Islamic religious leaders in the state to remain vigilant and guard against actions capable of threatening peace and stability in their communities. The governor made the appeal on Thursday while receiving the leadership of the Muslim Council of Nigeria, Wukari chapter, during a Sallah homage visit at the TY Danjuma House in Wukari. Kefas expressed satisfaction with the peaceful celebration of the Sallah festival across the state and reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting peace, unity and harmonious coexistence among residents, irrespective of ethnic or religious differences. He stressed that past conflicts in…
The leadership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has approved waivers for former Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, and former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei, to contest the Delta Central and Delta North Senatorial seats respectively under the platform of the party in the 2027 general elections. A statement signed by Osa Director Esq., the party’s National Publicity Secretary, said this decision follows the formal defection of Senator Ovie Omo-Agege and Rt. Hon. Victor Ochei from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to the National Democratic Congress, NDC. The NDC…
Brazilian forward Vinicius Jr has shared his thoughts on the likelihood of Lionel Messi and Argentina being strong contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. La Albiceleste, the current world champions, will enter the tournament with significant expectations. Lionel Scaloni has not yet revealed his 26-man squad for the World Cup, with the announcement anticipated within the next 48 hours. In discussing Argentina’s prospects, Vinicius expressed high regard for what Lionel Messi and his teammates can achieve during the tournament. The Real Madrid player identified Argentina as one of the frontrunners to secure the World Cup title. Vinicius believes that…
The Lagos State Audit Service Commission has held a sensitisation workshop for auditors approaching retirement, as part of measures to prepare public officers for a smooth transition from active service. The programme took place at the commission’s conference facility at Ivory Music House in Alausa, Ikeja, and focused on financial planning, pension processing and post-retirement opportunities. Addressing participants, the Permanent Secretary of the commission, Oluwakemi Garbadeen-Adedeji, said retirement represents “a significant stage in the life of every public servant” and should be approached with proper preparation and the right attitude. She explained that the initiative was organised to acquaint retiring…
The Edo State Police Command says its operatives arrested a passenger with 36 live cartridges during a routine stop-and-search in Benin City. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Ino Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday. According to the PPRO, the police had stopped a minibus conveying seven passengers at the Guobadia Junction along the Benin–Auchi Road. She noted that some of the passengers, upon sighting the police, abandoned their belongings and fled the scene, prompting a police chase. She stated, “On 23rd May, 2026, at about 1300hrs, officers attached to Ikpoba Hill Area Command, while on stop-and-search duty at…
Of late, there has been a conversation among some African leaders about asserting independence from entities external to the continent. This was around the time a summit took place in May between France and African nations in Kenya. Political leaders talk of partnership, not dependence. They talk of using African resources to develop Africa. They talk of an African solution to an African problem. I was pondering the likelihood of this, considering the situation of most African nations, when Charles Onunaiju, the director of the Centre for China Studies, Nigeria, spoke in a recent TV interview. Onunaiju, who has worked…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has temporarily suspended operations on the Warri–Itakpe Train Service, citing operational challenges and technical recommendations from its engineers. The suspension, which took immediate effect, was announced in a statement on Wednesday by the Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu. The corporation said the decision was taken in the interest of passenger safety and to allow for comprehensive operational assessments on the rail line. According to the NRC, “The Nigerian Railway Corporation wishes to inform the general public and esteemed passengers that the Warri–Itakpe Train Service has been temporarily suspended due to operational exigencies and technical advice…
Four Nigerian female boxers have been ranked among the top 10 contenders in their respective weight divisions in the World Boxing Council’s May 2026 women’s rankings, further underlining the growing influence of Nigerian women in global professional boxing, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Leading the Nigerian contingent is Elizabeth Oshoba, who holds the number four spot in the featherweight division with an unblemished professional record of 10 wins, six of which have come by knockout. The 26-year-old, who started her career in Smart Boxing Gym in Ilogbo, Ogun State, has been on a remarkable upward trajectory since becoming the first Nigerian…
The proprietor of Preston International School, Akure, Dr Toyin Ajayi, has decried poor funding of education in Nigeria, warning that the situation continues to undermine quality learning across all levels of the sector. Ajayi raised the concern on Wednesday in Akure, the Ondo State capital, at a leadership training programme organised by the Servant Leader Foundation for 83 students drawn from six secondary schools in the state. He identified inadequate funding as a major challenge confronting education in Nigeria from primary to tertiary levels. According to him, insufficient budgetary allocation to education has contributed to poor teacher welfare, declining academic…
