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Gombe State Governor, Inuwa Yahaya on Saturday expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the All Progressives Congress direct primaries in Gombe State, describing the exercise as peaceful, orderly and a true reflection of internal democracy. The governor spoke shortly after casting his vote at Jekadafari Nursery School during the APC ward primaries, the venue of the House of Representatives election in Gombe metropolis. Yahaya said he was impressed by the turnout of party members and the conduct of electoral officials overseeing the exercise. “Not only have I seen it, I also participated in the exercise, and I’m happy with the…

Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed that Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has returned to full training and is back in contention for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Wolverhampton Wanderers, handing a major boost to both club and country, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Iwobi had been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury in the first half of Fulham’s goalless draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, forcing him to miss three successive league matches against Aston Villa, Arsenal and Bournemouth. Silva expressed his delight at the midfielder’s recovery ahead of the Wolves fixture. “Alex is back in contention for the…

Bitcoin (BTC) circled $78,000 on Saturday after geopolitical headwinds erased most of its May gains.Key points:Bitcoin falls below $78,000 for the first time since the start of May.Oil-supply woes combine with existing nerves over US bond markets, adding to headwinds for risk assets.Support weakness has traders looking at $75,000 and under next, while optimists see a “bear trap” forming.Multiple hurdles “coming together” for crypto, risk assetsData from TradingView confirmed new lows of $77,614 on the day — the lowest levels since May 1.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewDownside pressure stemming from concerns over US government bonds continued, with the US-Iran war…

It’s been 40 years since we first felt the need … the need for speed. Top Gun hit theaters exactly four decades ago, and in honor of the high-flying classic’s milestone, we’re breaking down 25 behind-the-scenes facts about the film that made Tom Cruise a superstar. For instance, Val Kilmer — who played Iceman in the film — claimed that he was the only actor who didn’t have a certain physical reaction while up in the air. Keep scrolling for 25 Things You Don’t Know About Top Gun, as seen in the latest issue of Us Weekly, on newsstands now:…

Mahmud Buba, the controversial House of Representatives’ aspirant, has withdrawn from the race to represent the Sabon Gari Federal Constituency. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kaduna State and published on his official Facebook page on Saturday, Mr Buba said stepping down was a difficult choice. “Please accept this letter as formal notification that I am withdrawing from the race for Sabon Gari Federal Constituency, House of Representatives, effective immediately,” the letter read. “This was not an easy decision, but it was hastened by the reconciliation efforts initiated by stakeholders and leaders…

A throuple is a romantic relationship involving three people. While the concept remains largely alien and controversial in Nigerian society, it has become more visible in parts of the Western world, with celebrities like Ne-Yo openly embracing polyamorous relationships. In Nigeria, Chidinma, Jeffrey and Precious, popularly known online as the “Feral Throuple,” appear to be among the country’s most visible throuples, attracting significant attention across social media. According to them, Jeffrey was initially married to Chidinma before he met and introduced Precious into the relationship. Together, they now live as partners in a loving, emotionally secure union. In an interview…

Manchester City FC defeated Chelsea FC 1-0 on Saturday to win the FA Cup for the eighth time in the club’s history. A brilliant second-half finish from Antoine Semenyo proved decisive at Wembley Stadium as Pep Guardiola’s side ended Chelsea’s resistance to lift the trophy for the first time since 2023. The victory also completed a domestic cup double for City after earlier winning the EFL Cup this season. City dominated possession from the opening stages and created the better chances in the first half. Semenyo twice saw efforts blocked, while Erling Haaland had a goal ruled out for offside…

Late arrival of electoral materials and officials on Saturday disrupted the smooth commencement of the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primaries in parts of Oshodi/Isolo and Surulere areas of Lagos State, forcing party members to wait for several hours before accreditation and voting could begin. In several affected wards, party faithful gathered early at polling centres but were left stranded as the exercise failed to commence at the scheduled time. At Ejigbo Ward F5 and Isolo Ward F1 in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency, accreditation and voting experienced significant delays despite the large turnout recorded at the venues. As of 11:30 a.m.,…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Tunga Ward of Awe Local Government Area, Nasarawa State, has suspended an aspirant for the Awe/Doma/Keana Federal Constituency seat, Jamilu Ibrahim Idris, over allegations of repeated misconduct and actions considered damaging to the party’s image. The decision was disclosed in a statement issued by the ward executive committee, which accused the aspirant of engaging in activities capable of discrediting senior party leaders and causing unrest within the party structure. According to the statement, Idris allegedly filed a series of petitions against prominent party figures based on what the ward described as false claims, a…

The Big Brother Naija, BBNaija, reality TV show is set to return for its 11th season as the organizers have announced the commencement of auditions. The announcement was made on Saturday via the show’s official social media pages. The post reads: “It’s time! #BBNaija Season 11 auditions registration is here. “Register from 16 – 20 May to qualify for the physical auditions. Limited slots. Registration portal closes at maximum capacity. Link to secure your spot: africamagic.tv/bigbrother.” According to the organizers, interested participants are required to follow the steps below to participate in the audition. “Go to africamagic.tv/bigbrother “Fill in your personal details “Choose your…