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Nigerian Senate leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, has blamed rivalry among political godfathers, factional disputes and fragmented coordination among elites for the weakening bargaining power in Ogun West. Bamidele stated that in addition to its electoral losses, the senatorial district has also suffered from institutional marginalization in appointment, slower infrastructural and political dividend and an increasing sense of alienation among professionals and young people. He spoke at a media chat themed, “The Power of Internal Coherence in Securing External Support: Roadmap For Achieving Ogun West Governorship Ambition in 2027”, organized by Ogun West Professionals for YAYI on Sunday in Ilaro. Delivering his…
No fewer than five suspected pipeline vandals have been arrested by operatives of the Edo State Police Command. The suspects were arrested on Monday, January 26, 2026, at about 9:30 am by operatives of Ekpoma Division. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the image maker of the Command stated this in a statement on Sunday, February 1, 2026 and made available to newsmen in Benin City. Ikoedem said the arrest of the suspects followed credible information received by operatives regarding vandalism of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) pipeline passing through Uhiele Community, Ekpoma. She said that as a result of the…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted a change in momentum saw his side drop points at Tottenham Hotspur. Guardiola’s men drew 2-2 in North London on Sunday, despite taking a two-goal lead in the break. Ryan Cherki and Antoine Semenyo scored for, before a second-half brace saw Spurs earn a point. When asked about the game, Guardiola said: “They put more in the back, they found a goal and after that the momentum happened. “Some transitions the control they had we didn’t have. It was not a big issue.” On if the draw is a blow to the title…
The Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a rising singer in the Federal Capital Territory, Ifunanya Nwagene, who died on Saturday after suffering a snake bite. The hospital stated that its medical personnel made concerted efforts to save her life but were unsuccessful. Nwagene, also known as Nanyah, was a soprano with the Amemuso Choir and passed away at the FMC. Her death was confirmed on Sunday afternoon by the choir in a statement posted on its Facebook page and signed by its Music Director, Sam Ezugwu. The statement announced that Nwagene died on…
Reports of Bill Gates’ connections with Jeffrey Epstein grow more lurid with each dump of documents from the Department of Justice. The latest includes somewhat confusing emails that Epstein may have been drafting on behalf of someone named Boris, who worked at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The messages claim that Bill contracted an STD and wanted to “surreptitiously” give Melinda antibiotics. It also claims that Bill had “trysts” with married women and “Russian girls.”“These claims are absolutely absurd and completely false. The only thing these documents demonstrate is Epstein’s frustration that he did not have an ongoing relationship…
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The Kwara State Government has directed the reopening of schools across the state following what authorities say is a significant improvement in the security situation. The announcement was made in a statement released on Sunday by the Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Dr Lawal Olohungbebe, who said all public and private schools are to resume academic activities on Monday, February 2, 2026. Dr Olohungbebe said school heads and relevant education stakeholders have already been officially informed of the decision, which was reached after a review of ongoing security efforts across the state. Since November 2025, many primary and…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met with the National Chairman of the Action Democratic Party, ADP Yabagi Yusuf Sani, and other senior executives. The meeting reportedly took place on Saturday at Atiku’s residence in Abuja. The meeting is coming on the heels of rumours of an alliance between some opposition figures ahead of the 2027 presidential election. There are rumours that former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi and his Kano State counterpart, Rabiu Kwankwaso may get the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ticket to challenge President Bola Tinubu. The move may not favour Atiku, who is also eyeing the ADC…
A combined team of operatives from the Edo State Police Command, the State Security Corps, hunters, and vigilante members has arrested eight suspected kidnappers in Esan Central Local Government Area of the state. The spokesperson of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in a statement made available to newsmen in Benin City. Ikoedem said the suspects were arrested in the Idoha/Ewu forest and other identified hideouts on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at about 3:30 a.m., by the combined team of the command’s tactical teams, drone unit, Edo State Security Corps, hunters, and vigilante members.…
Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Asake have been announced as the headliners for the much-anticipated Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal. The festival organizers revealed the lineup in an official post on X (@AfroNation), promising a celebration that blends established icons with rising international talent. Scheduled for Friday, July 3 to Sunday, July 5, the three-day festival will take place at the picturesque Praia da Rocha Beach in Portimão, Portugal. Widely regarded as one of the world’s premier showcases of Afrobeats, Amapiano, and R&B, Afro Nation has become a global cultural phenomenon. Grammy-winning Nigerian star Burna Boy, celebrated for…
