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The All Progressives Congress has clarified that party members participating in its ongoing primary elections are not required to present proof of payment of membership dues in order to vote. This was detailed in a press statement issued in Abuja on May 16, 2026, issued by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka. It was titled, “No requirement to show proof of APC membership dues payment to vote in ongoing primary elections.” Morka stressed that all duly registered members remain eligible to take part in the exercise. “The All Progressives Congress (APC) wishes to clarify that there is no requirement for…
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho will chase Scottish Premiership glory on Saturday (today) when Celtic host Hearts at Celtic Park in a winner-takes-all title decider, with the Nigerian’s contract future at the club also expected to be resolved after the final whistle. Celtic, trailing Hearts by a single point, must win to claim the title for a fifth consecutive season. Hearts, who have not been champions since 1960, need only avoid defeat to end a 66-year wait for the league crown and become the first non-Old Firm side to lift the title since Aberdeen in 1984/85. Iheanacho has been at…
REI’s annual Anniversary Sale — the retailer’s biggest of the year — has arrived, bringing with it discounts on all kinds of outdoor essentials. If you’ve got a camping trip coming up, now is a good time to stock up on the basics, whether it be a tent, sleeping pad, or stove. If your summer plans involve hiking or heading into the backcountry, there are also savings to be had on everything from Garmin watches to water filters, some of which are also on discount at retailers like Amazon.The sale runs through May 25th, and to save you time scrolling,…
Shares in the US crypto exchange Bullish fell on Thursday after the company’s first-quarter earnings missed analysts’ top and bottom line expectations.Bullish’s adjusted revenue for the quarter ended March 31 was $92.8 million, up from $62.4 million a year ago, but below Wall Street expectations of $95.4 million.The company reported a net loss of $604.9 million, deeper than its $348.6 million loss in the prior-year period. Its adjusted earnings per share were 13 cents, below estimates of 17 cents.Bullish is the latest crypto company to report an earnings miss after the wider crypto market fell from January to March, with…
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The Nigerian Army has provided details of how Abubakar Mainok, a top Islamic State commander, was killed in a rare joint military operation with United States forces. The army said the operation was conducted by troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), a joint task force in the North-east, and the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM). According to a statement by Sani Uba, the spokesperson for the task force, Mr Mainok was killed during a “meticulously planned and highly complex precision air-land operation” at Metele, a Borno village bordering Nigeria and Niger in the Lake Chad area. Earlier, US President Donald…
The chief medical director of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, Prof Ikpeme Ikpeme has said in the last few years, the hospital has swiftly reprimanded many staff who showed poor conduct to work, patients, visitors or officials. There have been reports suggesting that personnel at the facility are often negligent and exhibit rude attitudes during official hours, thereby putting patients off. But Prof. Ikpeme on Friday, noted that tertiary institution, has begun personnel indoctrination to improve services. His comments came during a tour of the facility by journalists in the state. Speaking specifically about personnel training and conduct to work…
The Special Assistant on Girl Child Education and Development to the Katsina State Governor, Jamila Mani, has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary for the Mani/Bindawa Federal Constituency in Katsina State. The primary election was held on Saturday as part of the party’s National Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mani defeated her closest rival, Ahmed Saleh, after polling 24,989 votes, while Saleh scored 1,256 votes. In other constituencies across the state, the APC conducted its primaries through affirmation following a consensus arrangement earlier adopted by stakeholders. The party is currently holding its House of…
Residents of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State have been thrown into shock following the alleged killing of a woman and her son by a male relative in Ekwegbe community. The incident was disclosed on Saturday by social media influencer, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, in a post shared on Facebook. According to him, the suspect, identified simply as Nwa Jonah, allegedly beheaded his sister and her son in Ekwegbe community on Friday. The post read, “Igbo Etiti LGA in Enugu State Is #Bleéding “3 #Behéaded “Man behéads his sister and nephew at Ekwegbe, Igbo-Etiti LGA “A man identified as Nwa Jonah from Ekwegbe in…
Nigerian singer Skales has shared his opinion on the ongoing debate over who makes more money between footballers and musicians, stating that soccer stars have more stable incomes than their counterparts in the music industry. Speaking in a recent episode of the Groovymono show, the ‘Shake Body’ crooner explained that footballers don’t need to be starters for their clubs to make money, but on the contrary, it is only reigning musicians who make lots of money. He also noted that music money is seasonal, while football money is often interrupted for the period of the contract, regardless of any circumstance. “Football…
