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All Progressives Congress leaders in Taraba State have purchased the party’s governorship nomination form for one of its chieftain, David Kente, ahead of the 2027 elections. Taraba APC leaders presenting the governorship form to David Kente. Photo: David Kente campaign organisationThe form was presented to Kente on Saturday on behalf of the leaders by the former APC State Secretary, Godwin Villannah, at his residence in Jalingo, according to a statement issued on Saturday by Kente’s campaign organisation. Speaking at the presentation, Villannah said the decision to purchase the form was driven by the need to encourage broader participation within the…
Bitget and Bondex are in partnership to connect Web3 learners with global jobs as “a bridge the industry’s been missing”. Ignacio Palomera, Co-Founder of Bondex, said in a statement on Tuesday, “Most young people trying to break into Web3 hit the same wall: they take a course, then have no network, no verified credentials, and no clear path to a job,” describing the primary hurdle facing the next generation of digital talent. In a strategic move to dismantle this barrier, Bitget, the world’s largest Universal Exchange, has officially launched its Blockchain4Youth Learning Hub: Semester 1, an initiative designed to transform…
Nigeria is grappling with a worsening health workforce crisis as the mass migration of medical professionals continues to strain the country’s fragile healthcare system, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, has said. Salako raised the alarm on Monday while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 United Kingdom Global Health Summit held at the Royal College of Physicians in London. The minister said the exodus of Nigerian health workers, popularly referred to as “japa”, had intensified manpower shortages and placed enormous pressure on the country’s already overstretched health system. According to a copy of his…
Europe’s most explosive attacks this season have been defined by one thing: goals, and plenty of them. At the very top, FC Bayern Munich have set the standard. Powered by the relentless finishing of Harry Kane, supported by the sharp wing play of Luis Diaz and Michael Olise, their combined haul of 100 goals puts them in a league of their own. It’s not just volume, it’s consistency, balance, and a front line that has delivered across all competitions. According to Planet Football on Saturday, here are the top ten attacking trios in 2026 FC Bayern Munich – 100 goals…
On January 18, 2026, Senegal edged Morocco 1–0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat, lifting the trophy before a global audience in a moment of triumph. But just 58 days later, the Confederation of African Football stripped them of the title, igniting outrage across the continent. PETER AKINBO reports Nearly two months after the final whistle in Rabat, when Senegal’s players hoisted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy amid euphoric celebrations, the Confederation of African Football issued a stunning reversal: strip Senegal of the title and award it to Morocco. The March 17 ruling has ignited one…
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The Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Mohammed, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the Allied Peoples Movement (APM). Governor Mohammed announced his exit from the PDP on Saturday following a meeting with his state’s political stakeholders. The gathering was convened to deliberate on the implications of the recent Supreme Court judgement on the PDP’s leadership crisis and to determine a path forward. Addressing journalists after the meeting, the governor explained that the Supreme Court’s verdict—which nullified the parallel conventions conducted by rival factions—has fundamentally altered the nation’s political landscape. He noted that the judgement effectively stripped both…
Nigeria’s U-20 girls, Falconets, dominated easily and created a hatful of opportunities as they earned a 2-0 win over their counterparts from Malawi in the first leg of a FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup final round fixture in Ikenne-Remo on Saturday. The win brightened Nigeria’s chances of earning yet another spot at the FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup, in which they have been an ever-present since the competition was launched as an U19 tournament in Canada in 2002. While the final scoreline suggests a routine day at the office, the encounter required a tactical recalibration from Coach Moses Adukwu after…
The Obidient Movement Worldwide has said the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, is currently engaged in extensive, high-level consultations with key stakeholders, political allies, and aligned movements over his 2027 ambition. The National Coordinator of the Movement, Yunusa Tanko, made this known in a statement on Saturday. According to him, the movement acknowledged the growing concerns and widespread reports regarding recent political developments in the political landscape and evolving engagements with current and potential partners. Recall that Habibu Mohammed, spokesperson of the Kwankwasiyya movement, on Friday night stated that Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, former governor…
The Lagos Waste Management Authority has revoked the licences of several underperforming Private Sector Participation, PSP, operators and restructured waste collection routes in areas experiencing increased waste generation across the state. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists on Saturday in Lagos. Gbadegesin explained that the action followed a comprehensive operational review aimed at matching operators’ capacity with the rising waste management demands driven by rapid urban growth. He noted that the affected operators were unable to meet the required service standards, making the withdrawal of their licences necessary to safeguard public…
