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President Bola Tinubu has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential ticket for the 2027 election after recording overwhelming victories across states in the party’s direct primary exercise held nationwide on Saturday. The exercise, which allowed registered APC members to vote at the ward level across the country, saw Mr Tinubu defeat his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, by wide margins in most states where results were announced. The exercise, which party officials described as largely peaceful and orderly, reinforced Mr Tinubu’s dominance within the ruling party as he seeks a second term in office. Several states delivered near-unanimous support for…
Last Sunday, I indicated that this week’s edition of The Sunday Stew would pay tribute to the late political economist and public intellectual, Claude Ake. That tribute remains, but its timing has shifted. Later this year will mark the 30th anniversary of his passing — a more fitting moment to revisit the life and legacy of one of Africa’s most consequential intellectual minds. Until then, this column turns to a related but less discussed tradition in Nigerian thought: the rare lineage of framework builders who operated outside the academy yet reshaped how society understood itself. Nigeria’s intellectual landscape faces a…
The Anambra government has launched the rollout of Lenacapavir (LEN PrEP), a long-acting injectable drug designed to prevent HIV infection and reduce new cases among vulnerable groups and high-risk communities. Speaking at the launch in Awka, the Commissioner for Health, Afam Obidike, described the programme as a critical intervention in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Mr Obidike said prevention remained one of the strongest tools in combating HIV transmission. He warned against diversion or commercialisation of the medication, stressing that it was strictly for public health use. “We appreciate Chukwuma Soludo for supporting healthcare reforms and expanding access to lifesaving medical…
The stage is set for the grand climax of the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League season, as the title race, continental qualification chase, and relegation battle all go down to the final day, promising a dramatic afternoon across the country. Rangers International lead the standings with 65 points, just one ahead of Rivers United, ensuring the championship will only be decided after the final whistle on Sunday. Rangers are in Lagos to face Ikorodu City, who are still pushing for continental qualification, while Rivers United host Katsina United in Port Harcourt, hoping for a favour from Lagos. At the bottom…
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is the Biafra the South-East has been looking for. Umahi noted that Tinubu has integrated the entire South-East into the mainstream. Speaking during the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary in Ebonyi State, the minister said the President gave the South-East what he described as juicy appointments. He said: “Tinubu is the Biafra we have been looking for, a man who has integrated the entire South-East. “A man who has given us juicy appointments and a man who has given us very important infrastructure. Bola Tinubu on your mandate…
A residential building on Tewo-Gbore Street, Ogele Ori-Sunbare, in the Eyenkorin area of Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, was gutted by fire in the early hours of Sunday. A room-and-parlour self-contained apartment and a two-bedroom flat were affected in the incident, which occurred around 12:38 a.m. The spokesperson for the Kwara State Fire Service, Hassan Adekunle, in a statement on Sunday, explained that firefighters responded immediately after receiving a distress call from the area. The statement said the timely intervention of the firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby structures and limited the extent of the damage recorded during…
Kano Pillars forward Ahmed Musa has said he expects a difficult duel when his side do battle with Plateau United in the final game of the season. The Sai Masu Gida will meet Plateau United at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday (today). Kano Pillars need at least a draw to guarantee their place in the top flight for next season. Musa said that his dream is for both team’s to remain in the NPFL next season. “Jos is my home, the game is going to be a very difficult because both teams need a point to stay in the league,” Musa…
The Headquarters, Theatre Command, Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has dismissed a viral video alleging non-payment of troops’ allowances and intimidation of a soldier, describing the claims as false, misleading and a deliberate attempt to discredit the military. The Army said the video circulating on social media misrepresented facts around welfare payments, stressing that all legitimate allowances due to personnel had been settled up to date. In a statement shared on Sunday, signed by the Media Information Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, the Theatre Command insisted there were no outstanding arrears owed to troops under the operation.…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered hundreds of MDMA pills, popularly known as Ecstasy, concealed in bicycle luggage carriers bound for Europe. This agency’s Director for Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi disclosed the seizure in a narco-trend alert shared on X on Sunday. He warned members of the public against accepting parcels or luggage whose contents they do not know or which were not packed in their presence. According to Babafemi, operatives discovered the illicit drugs hidden inside the bicycle accessories during a recent operation. NDLEA uncovers illicit drugs concealed in bicycle luggage carriers The agency stressed that…
President Bola Tinubu recorded a sweeping victory in the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election in Yobe State on Saturday, securing 253,804 votes. Governor Mai Mala Buni, who served as the collation officer for the exercise, announced in Damaturu that Tinubu polled 91.5 per cent of the total registered APC members in the state to emerge victorious in the primary. According to the governor, Tinubu defeated his challenger, Osifo Stanley, who scored zero votes in the election. Declaring the results, Buni said, “President Tinubu has scored 91.5 per cent of the total number of registered APC members in Yobe State…
