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The lingering crisis within the Benue State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, appears to have been resolved following a reconciliation between Governor Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. DAILY POST reports that the peace meeting was convened at the instance of President Bola Tinubu, with Governor Alia extending an invitation to Akume for the talks. The meeting, held at the Banquet Hall of the Benue State Government House, was attended by political leaders, traditional rulers, and clerics from across the state. Speaking with newsmen shortly after the meeting, Alia disclosed that…
Former lawmaker, Shehu Sani, has taunted leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and their supporters who are currently attacking Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso for dumping the party. DAILY POST reports that Obi and Kwankwaso, who were presidential candidates in the 2023 election, have decided to quit their membership of the ADC ahead of the next elections. The move, however, did not sit well with some members of the party especially supporters of former vice president, Atiku Abubakar. Atiku’s supporters have been verbally attacking Obi, Kwankwaso and their supporters following their decision to consider aligning with another party. Reacting,…
Manchester United mathematically confirmed Champions League qualification, thanks to a 3-2 win over Liverpool on Sunday. The Red Devils had won the reverse fixture at Anfield with Harry Maguire scoring the winner. United started the game on a bright note and took a two-goal lead through Matheus Cunha and Benjamin Sesko. Liverpool fought back after the break to level, with Dominik Szobozslai and Cody Gakpo scoring for Arne Slot’s side. But Kobbie Mainoo, who put pen to paper on an improved contract this week, scored the winner for United. The win takes them up to 64 points with three fixtures…
The Nigeria Police Force has forwarded the case file on the shooting of 28-year-old Mene Ogidi in Effurun, Delta State, to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for prosecution. This was following the confirmation of the dismissal of officers implicated in the incident by the Police Service Commission. Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, disclosed this during a press briefing at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Sunday, stating that the development marked a critical step toward ensuring justice in the case. “The case file has been formally forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General of the…
The unfolding political developments within the All Progressives Congress in Oyo State have sparked a debate that goes beyond mere attendance at party functions. At its core, the question is not simply whether some aspirants are “jumping ship” but whether the party is witnessing a subtle recalibration of loyalties, ambitions, and strategic positioning ahead of the next electoral cycle. Politics, by its very nature, is fluid. Alignments shift, interests evolve, and ambitions sometimes outgrow the structures that once nurtured them. Yet, within party systems, especially one as structured and nationally dominant as the APC, there remains an unspoken expectation that…
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the August 15 election in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, on Sunday said the opposition is already intimidated by his action plans ahead of the poll. Oyebamiji made the remark during an engagement with members of the Nigerian Society of Professional Tailors in Osogbo, where he also assured the electorate that he would not betray their trust if elected. He said the seven-point agenda, unveiled on Friday, would be implemented to the letter for the benefit of the masses. According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online, Oyebamiji was represented at the event…
Celtic ramped up the pressure on title rivals Hearts and Rangers as Kelechi Iheanacho’s strike beat 10-man Hibernian 2-1 on Sunday. The defending champions move level on points with Hearts, who have a superior goal difference, and four clear of Rangers with all three title rivals still to face each other. Hearts host Rangers on Monday in a massive clash in their quest to end the 41-year stranglehold of the two big Glasgow clubs on Scottish football. Celtic and Rangers then face each other next weekend before Hearts travel to Celtic Park on the final day of the season on…
DANIEL AYANTOYE asks some Nigerians who they think is to blame for the prevalence of single parents Okanlawon Durodola Men should be blamed The question mostly depends on what happened between couples before their separation. However, most times, men are to blame for their inability to handle women with care. Most men cannot accept half of what they do to women. The level of freedom men enjoy is far greater than what women do. For instance, a man can easily cheat and nothing will happen, but the same man cannot tolerate it if their wives cheat. When this happens, the…
Bitcoin (BTC) eyed $79,000 into Sunday’s weekly close as crypto markets continued to be guided by the US-Iran war.Key points:Bitcoin circles a key weekly level into the weekly close, with the highest close in several months on the table.Analysis sees the mid-$80,000 zone and higher coming back into play.Liquidity grabs form the basis for caution among some traders.BTC price nears highest weekly close in over three monthsData from TradingView showed BTC/USD attempting to hold higher after cancelling out losses from earlier in the week.Finishing the week above $78,670 would deliver the pair’s highest weekly close since late January.BTC/USD one-week chart.…
CBS has cut the episode count for several TV shows ahead of the fall 2026 season. The network confirmed that Ghosts, Matlock and NCIS: Sydney received a shakeup by having their premieres moved to 2027 for midseason. They will join the new show Einstein, which is finally premiering in 2027 as well. Matlock’s timeslot will be given to Elsbeth to allow Cupertino to premiere on the same night. NCIS: Sydney, meanwhile, is moving to midseason as NCIS: Origins — which received a shorter episode order — takes over to pair off with NCIS: New York. In addition to NCIS: Origins,…
