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Ahead of the senatorial primary elections of the All Progressives Congress in Nasarawa State, youth leaders across the Nasarawa North Senatorial zone have thrown their weight behind a former deputy governor of the state, Silas Ali Agara, citing his track record and grassroots appeal. Our correspondent reports that the State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, is also seeking to get the ticket of the APC, therefore he will be contesting against Agara, who recently resigned his appointment as the Director General of the National Directorate of Employment to contest for the senatorial position. The endorsement was announced on Friday in a communique…
A coalition of Lagosians in the diaspora has endorsed the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, to succeed his principal, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, citing his experience in governance and contributions to the development of the state. The Lagosians residing across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Middle East noted that Hamzat’s involvement in governance initiatives positioned him as a capable leader to sustain and expand ongoing reforms in Lagos. The global coalition endorsed Hamzat as their preferred All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Lagos ahead of the primaries scheduled for May 21, 2027, during a…
Pep Guardiola is set to bring his trophy-laden decade in charge of Manchester City to an end this weekend, according to multiple reports on Monday. Guardiola, 55, has won six Premier League titles and City’s first Champions League title among 20 trophies since arriving in England in 2016. He could add one more to his tally if City win their final two matches of the season against Bournemouth and Aston Villa and Arsenal fail to beat Crystal Palace on Sunday’s final round of Premier League fixtures. The Daily Mail and The Athletic reported that Guardiola will step down after the…
Key takeaways:Aggressive Bitcoin buying by Strategy helped to offset the recent leveraged long liquidations.Rising bond yields and a heavy US government debt burden are driving investors toward scarce assets.A potential deal between the US and Iran could quickly restore traders’ risk appetite.Bitcoin (BTC) faced a rejection following a failed attempt to break above $82,000 on Thursday. A subsequent retest of the $76,000 level on Monday triggered $400 million in liquidations for bullish Bitcoin positions over a four-day period. While traders’ confidence took a hit from the 7% price decline, the prospects for recovering the $80,000 mark remain valid.Bitcoin reserve accumulation…
A friend of Sarah Jane Ramos, ex-fiancée of Dak Prescott, is clearing the air after photos surfaced of her at a rodeo with the Dallas Cowboys quarterback. “I think that this is the opportunity to make sure that everyone knows that I am single,” Caitlin Rance, who was set to be a bridesmaid for Ramos, 32, said via her Instagram Story on Saturday, May 16. “I have a very active Raya profile and we’re just here to have a good time.” Rance’s statement comes after TMZ Sports published a photo of her and Prescott, 32, at a Professional Bull Riders…
Former Abia governor and incumbent senator for Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial primary election for Abia North ahead of the 2027 general elections. Emeka Atuma and Uchenna Erondu Jnr. were also declared winners for Abia Central and Abia South respectively during the nationwide APC primaries held on Monday. Mr Kalu secured the party’s ticket with a landslide victory over his lone challenger, Philips Nto. According to results announced at the APC collation centre in Umuahia, Mr Kalu polled 65,651 votes to defeat Mr Nto, who garnered 2,103 votes. The margin of victory…
Arsenal moved closer to winning their first Premier League title in 22 years after beating Burnley 1-0 on Monday at the Emirates stadium. The win moved Arsenal five points ahead of Manchester City, who still have a game to play against Bournemouth on Tuesday. Arsenal controlled most of the match but found it difficult to break down Burnley’s defence in the first half. Leandro Trossard came close when his low shot hit the post, while captain Martin Ødegaard also missed narrowly. The breakthrough finally came from a corner kick before halftime. Kai Havertz rose above everyone in the box to…
The Federal Government has reaffirmed the statutory authority of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria (CIPM) as the foremost regulatory body for the Human Resource profession in Nigeria, following the release of a new circular on the professionalisation of Human Resource practice across the Federal Public Service. The circular, issued by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation (OHCSF) with Ref. No. HCSF/3065/Vol.1/230 and dated May 14, 2026, establishes mandatory professional certification requirements for officers occupying Human Resource roles within Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) of government. According to the circular signed by…
An aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency seat in Bauchi State, Godfrey Manasseh Marti, has rejected the outcome of the party’s primary election held on Sunday, insisting that no credible exercise took place in the constituency. Marti made his position known on Monday during a press briefing held in reaction to the results announced by the chairman of the electoral committee, Ali Ibrahim. Speaking under the theme “Unlawful Denial of Right to Participate in the PDP Primary for Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency,” Marti said he was unjustly excluded despite meeting all requirements to contest. According to…
Kwara United technical adviser, Ashifat Suleiman has called on his players to show determination and focus ahead of their President Federation Cup Round of 64 clash with Sporting Supreme U-19. The defending champions will begin their title defense on Tuesday at Prince Abubakar Audu University in Kogi. Suleiman challenged the Harmony Boys to play with the mentality of champions and avoid an upset against the lower-league side. “We are the defending champions and we must showcase the spirit of champions by playing with full focus, determination and concentration,” Suleiman told the club’s media. Kwara United secured the 2025 title with a 1-0…
