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The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ebonyi State, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha, alongside party aspirants, has expressed strong confidence in the party’s prospects for victory in the 2027 general elections, citing unity, grassroots support, and a consensus-driven strategy as key advantages. Speaking in Abakaliki after several aspirants obtained their expression of interest and nomination forms, Emegha dismissed concerns over internal disagreements, insisting that the party remains cohesive and focused on securing wins across all constituencies. He attributed recent tensions within the party to “overzealousness” by a few individuals, stressing that such developments do not reflect the true…
Security operatives have arrested two men suspected of posing as soldiers in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The arrest was made around 8:30 p.m. on May 1 along Bauchi Street in Kafanchan town by troops of Sector 7 of Operation Safe Haven. This was revealed by security sources who spoke with security expert, Zagazola Makama. The suspects were reportedly wearing military camouflage, which raised suspicion during a patrol. Preliminary findings suggest that the uniforms they were wearing may belong to a serving soldier. The suspects are now in custody while investigators work to find out their real identity,…
It has been a rough season for Liverpool. The Premier League champions were supposed to steamroll everyone to the title again, after they reinforced heavily in the summer. Names like Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitike and Milos Kerkez arrived at Anfield, in a bid to defend their trophy. But despite a flying start, the Reds arrive at Manchester United on Sunday, looking to make sure they qualify for next season’s Champions League. There is nothing else on the line for both teams. United have been out of all competitions for a long time, and will play a…
Sri Lanka raised fuel prices by nearly four per cent on Sunday, further fuelling inflation, which more than doubled last month due to the Middle East war. Since March, Sri Lanka has raised fuel prices by more than 35 per cent, while gas and electricity rates have also increased by a similar amount. The island has also rationed fuel following supply disruptions. On Sunday, the state-owned Ceylon Petroleum Corporation increased the price of kerosene –- used by agricultural machinery –- to 265 rupees ($0.85) a litre, up 10 rupees. Petrol rose 12 rupees to 410 rupees ($1.32). Diesel was up…
Financial engineering education occurs near banking hubs like New York, London, and Hong Kong, which can mean relocation for graduate students from Africa. But picking up and moving thousands of miles away was not an option for Temilola Oyewale in 2017. “Relocating to any of those centres would have come with significant financial and personal tradeoffs that would have created major constraints,” she says. For starters, Oyewale had just been accepted into a PhD finance programme at Kwara State University near her home in Nigeria. She wanted to pursue a quant degree simultaneously and could not be in two places…
A group of political stakeholders on Saturday purchased the expression of interest and nomination forms of the All Progressives Congress for the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, urging him to contest the 2027 governorship election in Abia State. The delegation formally presented the forms to Kalu in Abuja, saying their decision was informed by his record in public service and leadership at the national level. Speaking on behalf of the group, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, James Uko-Kalu, described the lawmaker as a unifying figure whose performance in the National Assembly has marked him out as…
The Confederation of African Football has announced the kick-off and final dates for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. “The opening match will be played on Saturday, 19 June 2027, and the final on Saturday, 17 July 2027,” CAF disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday. According to the continental football body, the dates were approved by the FIFA Council at its recent meeting in Vancouver, Canada, adding that the host country for both the opening match and final will be announced later. The tournament will be the first AFCON to…
Wife of a former governor of Lagos State and founder of Hope for Women in Nigeria Initiative, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode, has advised teenage girls, to distance themselves from premature intimate relationships, and focus on successful academic careers. She gave the advice at the public presentation of the book, “Let the Child Live”, written by youthful Caroline Oluwadare, held at HOFOWEM office, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos. Mrs. Ambode who was represented at the occasion by Mrs. Oyefunke Olayinka described teenage intimate relationships as a major threat to academic success, fraught with obvious dangers, capable of doing significant damage to cherished dreams, aspirations,…
Princess Kate and Prince William have marked each of their children’s birthdays over the years with new portraits. The sweet tradition began when their eldest son, Prince George, celebrated his first year in July 2014. The little one walked in the photo taken by John Stillwell, looking all grown up in Petit Bateau denim overalls, a navy polo shirt and matching leather shoes. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “He was very lively, very confident and very sure of himself,” Stillwell told Us Weekly of the toddler at the time. “He’s a very determined young boy. And who does he…
Isa Pantami, the former minister of Communications and Digital Economy, has suspended one of his social media aides indefinitely for labelling political opponents as “hypocrites.” Mr Pantami, a governorship hopeful in Gombe State, distanced himself from the remarks, stating that he did not authorise the now-deleted statement posted on his verified Facebook page. “My attention has been drawn to a post on this page by one of the admins, containing a strongly worded message suggesting that anyone who does not support Prof. Pantami is a hypocrite, and that any cleric who does not support him is equally a hypocrite. “I…
