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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Board of Trustees, led by Adolphus Wabara, has summoned an emergency National Executive Committee meeting for Monday (today). Mr Wabara spoke on Sunday in Abuja during the 84th meeting of his faction of the board. He said the decision became necessary to prevent a leadership vacuum following recent developments within the party. According to him, the board acted under provisions of the party constitution, as amended in 2017. Mr Wabara said the board secured the required two-thirds support of NEC members before convening the meeting. He added that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had…
Falconets head coach Moses Adukwu has struck a cautious but confident tone following Nigeria’s 2-0 victory over the Malawi U-20 women’s team, insisting the job is far from done despite the advantage. Goals from Ifeanyi Kindness and an own goal handed the Nigeria U-20 women’s national team a first-leg edge, putting them within touching distance of qualification with the return leg set for Lilongwe. For the Falconets, the pathway has followed a pattern: narrow results away, dominant performances at home. Now, the final test lies away from home. Speaking exclusively to PREMIUM TIMES in Ikenne, Adukwu reflected on his team’s…
Suspected vandals have destroyed newly planted roadside trees along the route leading to the Government House in Nassarawa, Kano, raising environmental and political concerns in the state. The incident, which occurred early Monday morning, targeted trees planted by the Kano State Government months ago as part of an urban beautification and climate initiative. The affected stretch located in the heart of Kano metropolis, had been undergoing greening efforts aimed at improving environmental sustainability. Commissioner for Environment, Dahir Hashim confirmed the development by sharing images of the damaged trees on his official Facebook page. He expressed frustration over the act, describing…
The Kano State chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has postponed its planned state congress for the election of party executives. This was contained in a statement signed by Adam Said Adam, Director-General of Social Media for the NDC in Kano State. According to the statement, the decision was explained by the State Chairman of the party, Hon. Husaini Isah Mai Riga, who said the postponement became necessary following a recent influx of prominent political figures into the party. Mai Riga noted that the development required additional time to properly accommodate new entrants and make adequate arrangements for a…
Popular Nigerian content creator, Shank has stirred reactions online after opening up about a personal clash with his mother over tattoos, while also revealing a fresh body ink linked to his “Lit Gang” identity. The revelation surfaced in a recent viral video shared on his social platforms, where he recounted the moment he tattooed his mother’s name, “Oluremi,” on his arm. According to him, what he expected to be an emotional moment quickly turned tense. “The day I tattooed my mum’s name on my arm, she started crying and quoting Bible,” Shank said. He explained that his mother strongly opposed…
Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa, has responded when asked if Vinicius Junior is more committed than Kylian Mbappe after the Los Blancos defeated Espanyol 2-0 in the LaLiga on Sunday. Arbeloa watched as two goals from Vinicius ensured Real Madrid defeated Espanyol at RCDE Stadium. Speaking at his post-match interview after the game, Arbeloa was asked ifVinicius is more committed than Mbappe. The Spaniard responded as quoted by MadridXtra, “I don’t compare players. We need all the players, I’ve always said it, you need all the players’ commitment to win games. “It hurts me when I see other teams run…
Nollywood actress, Lizzy Anjorin, has accepted a long-standing boxing challenge involving fellow actress Iyabo Ojo and her lover, show promoter Paulo Okoye, reigniting their protracted feud. In a post shared on Instagram on Sunday, Anjorin said she was ready to step into the ring, years after Paulo initially proposed a celebrity boxing match between her and Ojo. Iyabo Ojo and Paulo “As at today, 3rd May 2026, I accept your challenge,” she wrote. She, however, introduced fresh conditions, proposing that Paulo should first fight her husband before she faces Ojo. “You (Paulo) and Chief Lawal will fight 10 rounds non-stop…
The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the death of three persons in a fatal crash along the Ibadan-Lagos Expressway. PUNCH Metro learnt from a statement by the spokesperson for the command, Afolabi Odunsi, that the accident occurred on Sunday at about 1:04 pm in the Oniworo area of the busy highway. According to Odunsi, the crash involved a blue Lexus Jeep and an unregistered black Boxer motorcycle. He noted that a total of eight persons, all male adults, were involved in the accident, adding that one person sustained injuries, while three others lost…
Recent cyber incidents in Nigeria have triggered concern across sectors, from government agencies to financial institutions and digital platforms. However, focusing solely on individual breaches risks missing a more critical issue: the systemic fragility of Nigeria’s digital infrastructure stack and its growing implications for national security. These incidents are not isolated occurrences; they reflect deeper structural weaknesses that have been building over time. Over the past weeks, exposures involving the Corporate Affairs Commission, Sterling Bank, Remita, and Lagos State University have revealed a pattern that cuts across critical layers of Nigeria’s digital ecosystem. What they collectively expose is not just…
An aspirant for the Egbeda/Ona-Ara Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Samuel Adenitan, has stated that his intention to contest the position in the 2027 general election is driven by a commitment to visible, measurable, and impactful all-around development of the constituency. Adenitan made the promise in Elekuro, Ibadan, on Friday, during the formal declaration of his ambition, which brought together a gathering of party leaders as well as Egbeda/Ona-Ara constituents. “Our campaign is anchored on development for all—development that you can see on your roads, feel in your homes,…
