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Former President Goodluck Jonathan has called on Nigerians to continue praying for the country’s leaders for divine guidance to steer the nation toward progress. Mr Jonathan also urged citizens to encourage one another and work collectively for peace, justice, and national development. The former president made the call on Saturday while addressing church leaders and delegates at the 13th Synod of the Anglican Diocese of Abuja. He said Nigeria would only attain greatness when citizens speak the truth, even in difficult times. “Society progresses when men and women of integrity, courage, and vision stand in the right places and speak…
Former African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has criticised what he described as the growing use of security agencies against social media users over online comments and criticism. The remarks were contained in a statement posted on his official X page. According to him, some Nigerian celebrities now appear more willing to involve law enforcement agencies in disputes arising from internet banter, criticism and social media comments. He argued that the increasing criminalisation of online speech, jokes and trolling could pose concerns for freedom of expression and democratic rights in the country. “This growing culture of criminalizing speech,…
Professor Julius Ihonvbere, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, has been defeated in the Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for the Owan Federal Constituency. The election conducted on Saturday had former Commissioner for Mining, Hon Andrew Ijegbai as winner. The result was announced shortly after the exercise by the returning officer is the election, Kelvin Muhammed. According to Vanguard, the former commissioner scored 3695 votes to defeat the incumbent lawmaker, who scored 1,005 votes. In his response, Ijegbai commended the party executive for embarking on a transparent exercise and promised to represent the people well if elected at…
The Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto State has arrested two suspected bandit informants and recovered livestock during separate operations across the state. The arrests and recoveries were confirmed in a statement on Saturday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i. The suspects, Yahaya Kurma and Musa Lawali, both from Kurya Village in Rabah Local Government Area, were arrested on May 15 by operatives of Unguwar Rogo Division in collaboration with the Anti-Kidnapping Unit. Police said the suspects had been on the intelligence watchlist over alleged involvement in supplying logistics and financial support to bandit groups operating in Rabah,…
Spain international, Marc Cucurella may depart from Chelsea prior to Xabi Alonso’s appointment as the manager of the Blues. According to reports from Spain, Barcelona intends to intensify discussions regarding the acquisition of the left-back. Cucurella is nearing the conclusion of his fourth season at Chelsea, having transferred from Brighton in 2022 for a fee of £60 million. The 27-year-old, who developed through Espanyol’s academy before his move to Barcelona, has emerged as one of Chelsea’s key players during a challenging season in which the team risks missing out on European competition entirely. Chelsea has now finalized an agreement to…
José Mourinho has overseen an unbeaten league campaign with Benfica, but the historic achievement ended in frustration as the club finished third in the Primeira Liga table. As reported by BBC Sport on Sunday, Benfica closed their season with a 3–1 win over Estoril Praia, completing 34 league matches without defeat. The result capped a remarkable run of 23 wins and 11 draws. Despite going the entire season unbeaten, Benfica finished on 80 points, placing them behind champions FC Porto, who won the title with 88 points, and second-placed Sporting CP, who ended the campaign on 82 points. The outcome…
Capital Hotel Plc, owners of the Abuja Continental Hotel, closed the 2025 financial year with a 59 per cent year-on-year increase in revenue and a 32 per cent rise in profit after tax. The company, in a statement, attributed the performance to steady demand at its flagship property, the Abuja Continental Hotel, despite prevailing economic headwinds in the broader operating environment. The Director and Acting Chairman, Alhaji Abdulkadir Aminu, disclosed this at the company’s 45th Annual General Meeting, stating that the results reflect the resilience of premium hospitality demand in Nigeria’s capital. Shareholders at the AGM commended the board and…
With just a few weeks before the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off, soccer fans around the globe are getting ready to enjoy the biggest and most revolutionary World Cup tournament in history. The FIFA World Cup is the biggest and most prestigious football tournament in the world. Organised by FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), the competition brings together the best national teams from across the globe every four years. Since its inception in 1930, the World Cup has grown from a small 13-team tournament into a global sporting spectacle watched by billions of people worldwide. According to a…
Prime Video’s Off Campus premiered in May 2026, and Briar U devotees haven’t stopped pausing, screenshotting and dissecting every frame since. Off Campus, adapted from Elle Kennedy’s bestselling hockey romance series, follows a group of collegiate athletes balancing life on the rink with their efforts finding love on the campus quad. In season 1, showrunner Louisa Levy loaded all eight episodes with sneaky nods to the beloved book series with a few twists no one saw coming. Consider this your ultimate cheat sheet to every blink-and-you’ll-miss-it hint: Related: Which ‘Off Campus’ Couples End Up Together? Book Order Explained Prime Video’s…
