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The National Institute for Legislative and Democratic Studies (NILDS) on Thursday disclosed plans to host a national summit on elite consensus in the first quarter of 2026. NILDS’s Director-General, Abubakar Sulaiman, made this known during the public presentation of the National Survey Report and Commissioned Papers on Elite Consensus Development in Nigeria. Mr Sulaiman, a professor, in his opening remarks, said the summit would allow the elites to dialogue on issues geared towards national development. He described the elite consensus project as a nationally strategic initiative, noting that it provided an evidence-based framework for aligning influential stakeholders around critical reforms…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has commended Team Nigeria for its outstanding performance and exemplary conduct at the recently concluded African Youth Games. The NSC described the outing as a strong reflection of the nation’s vast grassroots talent and a promising future for Nigerian sports. Director General of the Commission, Bukola Olopade, praised the athletes, coaches, and support staff for their dedication and commitment, with special recognition given to the grassroots development team. “Let me first of all thank the entire team, but especially the grassroots team. This performance is a testament to the amazing pool of talent we have…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), working together with local vigilante groups, successfully carried out a long-range ambush that disrupted a terrorist logistics network and neutralized several insurgents. This happened in the early hours of December 21, 2025. Lt. Col. Sani Uba, Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force, confirmed the operation in a statement on Sunday. “Acting on credible intelligence from own sources regarding the movement of logistics supplies by suspected JAS/ISWAP elements, troops of OPHK and members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), supported by local hunters, deployed to a designated interception point between Sojiri and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been drawn into a new legal dispute following the defection of Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to the All Progressives Congress (APC). A PDP member in Delta State has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking a declaration that the governor’s defection is unconstitutional while he continues to hold office. The suit was instituted by Alex Akporute, a PDP member from Ward 3/7 in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. Akporute filed the action through an originating summons, challenging the legality of Oborevwori’s switch from the PDP to the APC. In…
Four persons in Bundu-Kahugu community, in Lere local Government Area of Kaduna State, have been killed in an attack by yet to be identified gunmen. The attack, which occurred on Wednesday night, threw the usually peaceful community into mourning. Those killed were identified as Apolos Emmanuel, 19; Wilas Yahaya, 25; Darius Sunday, 12; Nehemiah Jonathan, 25. Seven other residents sustained gunshot injuries during the attack. The injured victims were named as Andrew Soda, 40; Dominic Audu, 37; Nabal Gagare, 34; Cornelius Emmanuel, 18; Francis Danzaria, 36; Sani Dini, 19; and Pius Aminu, 20. According to a source, the assailants stormed…
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has backed the team to have a positive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. There are doubts on the chances of team making a meaningful impact at the AFCON following their failure to qualify for the 2026FIFA World Cup. Oliseh has been critical of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, in recent times. But the former Ajax midfielder has backed the Super Eagles to go all the way in Morocco. “Contrary to what many may think, I am very optimistic about our chances at the AFCON,” he told The…
Nigeria’s indigenous energy firm, Heirs Energy, has secured a $750m financing facility from the African Export-Import Bank to scale up its oil and gas operations. The deal is expected to lift crude oil production to about 100,000 barrels per day and gas output to roughly 250 million cubic metres. The facility was signed on Saturday in Abuja and is structured to strengthen the company’s upstream operations while supporting Nigeria’s push for energy sufficiency and industrial growth. Speaking at the signing ceremony, the Chairman of Heirs Holdings, Tony Elumelu, described the transaction as a strong vote of confidence in African enterprises…
From a teenage NPFL standout to Nigeria’s most-capped player, Ahmed Musa made his mark in Nigerian football even while his role was questioned. ABIODUN ADEWALE writes on his 15-year journey in the Nigerian national team Whether by sheer coincidence or a rude awakening, two things come to mind about Ahmed Musa’s retirement. The first is the recent retirement of his vice-captain, William Troost-Ekong, and the second is the ongoing debate over who should become the next Super Eagles captain. Troost-Ekong’s decision to retire before Musa doesn’t necessarily carry much significance. But the second likely played a pivotal role in his…
David and Victoria Beckham seemingly aren’t keeping up with their oldest son Brooklyn Peltz Beckham’s Instagram updates these days. Amid reports of a family rift, David, 50, and his wife Victoria, 51, are no longer following Brooklyn, 30, or his wife, Nicola Peltz Beckham, on Instagram as of Saturday, December 20. The unfollowing spree appears to be mutual as Brooklyn and Nicola aren’t following David or Victoria either. David and Victoria do still follow their two other sons, Romeo Beckham and Cruz Beckham, while their youngest child, daughter Harper Beckham, does not yet have an Instagram. Brooklyn does still follow…
Anthony Joshua left Jake Paul with devastating injuries after breaking the American’s jaw in two places during their heavyweight fight in Miami. This clearly underlined the gulf in power and experience between the former two-time world champion and the YouTuber-turned-boxer. The BBC reports Paul has since undergone surgery, with two titanium plates fitted to stabilise his jaw and several teeth removed following the damage inflicted by Joshua’s punches. The 28-year-old was stopped in the sixth round after failing to beat the referee’s count, having been dropped repeatedly as Joshua’s sustained pressure finally overwhelmed him. The severity of the injury became…
