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I write not merely as a concerned citizen, but as a Nigerian troubled by the growing assault on internal democracy within our political parties — an assault that threatens the very foundation of the democratic system upon which our nation stands. Across Nigeria today, what many political parties parade as “primary election results” are, in truth, manufactured figures — concocted in hotel rooms, private residences, and party secretariats long before delegates cast a single vote. Party faithful who travel long distances, queue under the sun, and participate in good faith are routinely presented with outcomes that bear no resemblance to…
The Nigeria Labour Congress has criticised Nigeria’s worsening economic and security conditions, saying millions of citizens were enduring severe hardship under policies that have deepened poverty and insecurity across the country. In a Sallah message issued on Wednesday ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the labour union said Nigerian workers and the poor were bleeding under the weight of neoliberal policies, while calling on political leaders to reflect on the consequences of their economic decisions. The statement, signed by the NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said governance should focus on protecting lives and providing citizens with basic necessities such as food, shelter,…
Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo finally made his long-awaited Nigeria debut on Tuesday, keeping a clean sheet as the Super Eagles beat Zimbabwe 2-0 to advance to the final of the 2026 Unity Cup, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Wrexham AFC goalkeeper had previously represented England at youth level but qualified to play for Nigeria through his parents. FIFA confirmed his eligibility for the Super Eagles in April. He was named in the starting line-up on Tuesday and produced a composed performance to help Nigeria keep a clean sheet. “A clean sheet for Arthur Okonkwo on Super Eagles debut,” Wrexham AFC…
Crypto exchange Kraken has launched a non-custodial Bitcoin product, giving a 2.5% yearly yield, adding to the company’s yield product offerings amid a rising investor demand for crypto reward products.Kraken unveiled the product on Wednesday with the support of crypto yield infrastructure provider Veda, which said the offering seeks to remove “the headaches that come with wrapping Bitcoin, moving assets, or managing a crypto wallet.”Kraken’s offering comes as Bitcoin (BTC) holders’ demand for yield products has risen, but have seen limited development as the Bitcoin blockchain does not have mechanisms for users to generate yield compared to blockchains such as…
TikTok self-help influencer William “Bill” Hooper has been reported missing, with his parents sharing that he was “overwhelmed” with his growing social media following. Bill, 29, was last seen when he left his hometown in the New Jersey area and took a train to New York City on Thursday, May 21, according to an alert that was shared by police in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, via social media. Authorities added that his last known location was Penn Station in midtown Manhattan around 9:40 a.m. Following his disappearance, his parents, Jim Hooper and Marilyn Hooper, spoke about the situation in a video…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has temporarily suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS), citing “operational exigencies” and technical advice from its engineers. The suspension comes six months after operations resumed on 29 October last year. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the train service had announced the planned resumption of services on 29 October 2025, following a suspension for some months. In a statement issued on Monday by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation said the suspension was necessary to allow for “critical operational assessments” aimed at ensuring safety, reliability and improved service delivery on the corridor. The…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has observed that many Nigerians no longer quantify hardship through statistics, but rather through experiences such as missed meals, unpaid educational fees, closed businesses and restless nights. In a message to mark the Eid-El-Kabir celebration, signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the President of CAN, it was emphasized that the occasion serves as a profound reminder of faith, obedience, sacrifice, and devotion to God. The statement noted that beyond the festivities, the period directly reflects the nation’s condition during a challenging and pivotal time in its history. “Currently, many Nigerians do not assess hardship through…
A chieftain of the opposition African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ibrahim Garba Wala, has described the presidential primary of the opposition party as a shameless auction. Wala disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. This comes as Rotimi Amaechi, a presidential aspirant of ADC and former Rivers State governor, on Tuesday rejected the primary on the ground that it failed to meet the standards of transparency and fairness. Reacting, Wala backed Amaechi over his rejection of the primary. According to Wala, the primary was a “brazen, shameless auction that betrayed every value the ADC promised to uphold.” “What we witnessed during the primary elections…
Legendary Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, has said he would “bet” on his former club winning the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain. The Gunners will be hoping to win the trophy for the first time in their history this weekend. Wenger came close in 2006, and according to him, that team was “13 minutes away” from achieving it. He is now backing Mikel Arteta’s men to bring the trophy back to the Emirates. “I want this trophy to go to the Emirates because it’s missing there,” Wenger told the UK Mirror. “We touched it before — we were thirteen minutes away…
The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Livestock Development, Idris Ajimobi, on Wednesday, disclosed that his office, in collaboration with the Ministry of Livestock Development, had commenced the revival of grazing reserves and ranches across Nigeria so as to curb farmer-herder clashes. He disclosed this during an interactive session with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Ajimobi said work had already started on the Kawu Grazing Reserve in Abuja, adding that a nationwide audit of existing ranches and the 417 grazing reserves is ongoing to determine those that can be upgraded before new ones are established. The SSA…
