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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State has adopted candidates for all seats to be contested for in the 2027 General Election. Jamilu Gwamna, a former managing director of Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), is the party’s pick for the governorship race. The decision was reached at an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held on Sunday and presided over by Governor Muhammadu Yahaya. Party insiders said the meeting, attended by key stakeholders, including party executives and elected officials, unanimously endorsed Mr Gwamna’s adoption. The gathering also ratified consensus candidates for other key positions, including the three senatorial districts, six House of…

Super Eagles‘ Kelechi Iheanacho delivered a decisive late strike as Celtic FC edged 10-man Hibernian FC 2-1 on Sunday, tightening the race at the top of the Scottish Premiership. The defending champions now sit level on points 73, with leaders Heart of Midlothian FC, who hold a superior goal difference of +4 and a game in hand, while Rangers FC trail by four points on 69. With all three sides still set to face each other, the title race is heading for a dramatic finish. Title race context: Margins tighten The permutations remain finely balanced. Hearts host Rangers in a…

The Federal Government says no Nigerian was killed and no Nigerian-owned property was destroyed during recent anti-foreigner protests in parts of South Africa. This was disclosed by the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, in a report shared on her X handle on Sunday. She said the government is monitoring the situation closely after protests in cities such as Pretoria and Johannesburg between April 27 and 29, 2026. According to her, South African authorities described the protests as mostly peaceful, although police used tear gas in some areas. However, she confirmed that two Nigerians died in separate incidents…

Benue South African Democratic Congress (ADC) stakeholders and aspirants have reaffirmed their unity and readiness for the election cycle. This was disclosed during a strategic meeting held at the zonal headquarters in Otukpo. The high-level gathering brought together aspirants contesting various positions, including State Houses of Assembly, House of Representatives, Senate, and governorship, representing all nine local government areas of the zone. The meeting served as a platform for formally unveiling the aspirants and strengthening coordination among party stakeholders. Central to the discussions was a message of assurance from the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, who reiterated that despite recent…

Troops of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have said they neutralised nine terrorists, including two kingpins, and recovered four AK-47 rifles and nine motorcycles across Katsina and Zamfara states. Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division, Nigerian Army/Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, said in a statement that in Katsina State, troops of Forward Operating Base Fudma neutralised four terrorists and recovered two AK-47 rifles with two magazines, some quantities of ammunition, as well as two motorcycles, seven mobile phones, and the sum of one hundred and fifty-three thousand naira (N153,000). In a separate operation in…

FC Robo Queens have been crowned the champions of the 2026 Lagos State Women’s Federation Cup, DAILY POST reports. Robo Queens thrashed Ghetto Tigers 4-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, on Sunday. Emmanuel Osahon’s side made history by winning the tournament a record 15 times. DAILY POST recalls that Robo Queens were knocked out of the tournament by Unification Ladies FC last year. Robo Queens and Ghetto Tigers will play in the 2026 Women’s National Federation Cup. They last reached the final of the competition in 2021, where they lost to Bayelsa Queens. Rivers Angels won the competition last…

Plateau State Governor,  Caleb  Mutfwang, has emphasised the critical role of faith-based institutions in promoting communication for development and addressing the growing social and moral challenges confronting young people across the state. The Governor made the call during a Sunday service at ECWA Headquarters Church, Jos, on May 3, 2026, where he underscored the urgent need for renewed value orientation and stronger engagement with the younger generation. He described the church as a strategic partner in shaping societal values, influencing positive behavioural change, and fostering peace and unity within communities. Governor Mutfwang acknowledged the security challenges affecting parts of the…

Robert Solow, the Nobel Prize-winning economist, gave us a framework that still holds: technology and innovation are what turbocharge an economy. Total factor productivity (the idea that growth is not just a function of capital and labour, but of how intelligently we apply them) is the engine behind every serious economic leap in modern history. And in today’s world, that engine runs on digital innovation. The correlation between digital penetration and economic development is not a theory anymore. It is a documented, researched reality. Nigeria knows this. We talk about it constantly. We fund programmes, launch initiatives, write policy documents,…

The Labour Party has unveiled its timetable and schedule of activities for the 2026 primary elections ahead of the 2027 general polls, pegging its presidential nomination and expression of interest forms at a combined ₦50 million. In a statement issued on Sunday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Ken Asogwa, said the schedule aligns with the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the Electoral Act 2026, and the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission. Asogwa disclosed that the party’s National Leader and Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, would receive both the expression of interest and nomination forms free of charge. According…

Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a vital 2-1 win at under-strength Aston Villa on Sunday. Roberto De Zerbi’s side took an early lead through Conor Gallagher’s first goal since signing from Atletico Madrid in January. Villa boss Unai Emery fielded a weakened team prior to Thursday’s Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, allowing Tottenham to dominate as Richarlison bagged their second goal before half-time. Emiliano Buendia’s goal with just seconds left was no consolation for woeful Villa. West Ham’s defeat at Brentford on Saturday had presented Tottenham with a lifeline in the relegation battle. The…