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The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party for the 2027 general election, Adewale Adebayo, has declared that he is “anointed by God” to provide what he described as a befitting opposition to President Bola Tinubu ahead of the forthcoming polls. Adebayo made the declaration on Saturday while delivering his acceptance speech after emerging as the party’s presidential candidate at the SDP presidential primary held at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium. The PUNCH reports that Adebayo emerged unopposed as the sole aspirant who purchased the party’s presidential nomination form. Speaking before party delegates and supporters, Adebayo said Nigerians were suffering…
The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has joined family and loved ones in celebrating legendary music icon and Waka Queen, Salawa Abeni, on her 65th birthday. In a goodwill message issued in Abuja on Saturday, Tinubu described the singer as a role model in the industry and an industrious personality. “I felicitate you, your family, friends and loved ones on the occasion of your 65th birthday. “Your journey in the Nigerian music industry has remained a symbol of talent, resilience and excellence, showcasing the rich culture and heritage of our nation for decades,” she said. She noted that the singer’s…
Iran’s internet formally remained part of global routing, but user activity fell almost to zero. That points to a managed restriction on citizens’ access to the external network. Source: IODA.But in that digital darkness, one vital financial service continued to operate without interruption: Nobitex, a cryptocurrency exchange linked to Iran’s ruling elite.We compiled the available information about the platform and tried to understand how Iranian authorities use it, what investigations by analytics firms have revealed, and why, despite all these findings, the exchange is still not on OFAC’s SDN List.The scale and scope of Iran’s crypto giantNobitex is far from…
Taylor Sheridan‘s fan-favorite series Landman has been renewed for a third season — but when will it premiere? Director Stephen Kay recently teased when Landman would return, telling The Hollywood Reporter, that the creators are “cutting while we’re shooting and so it’ll hopefully be out soon.” The plan is to condense two parts of the development cycle to avoid a long wait between seasons. This would mean either a late 2026 release or early 2027. Inspired by the “Boomtown” podcast series, Landman centers around the West Texas oil industry, with a specific focus on crisis executive Tommy Norris (Billy Bob…
The national leader and founder of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Seriake Dickson, has declared that there is no pending litigation or appeal challenging the party’s registration, insisting that it is legally recognised and united ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr Dickson spoke on Saturday during the maiden national convention of the party held at the Angeles Event Centre and Mall, Abuja. The former Bayelsa governor said the party had successfully overcome legal and political hurdles surrounding its registration and was now focused on building a formidable national opposition platform. Addressing party members and supporters at the event, Mr…
Vice President Kashim Shettima expressed excitement on Saturday as 12 of the girls abducted from their secondary school in Chibok in 2014, but who eventually regained freedom, formally completed their university education at the American University of Nigeria (AUN), Yola. The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, also celebrated the graduation of the 12 girls, remarking that adversity is not the end of life when the right corrective steps are taken. The 12 were among hundreds abducted from Chibok 12 years ago, but were later freed and subsequently enrolled at AUN with sponsorship from the Federal Government. Vice President…
The Social Democratic Party, SDP, has elected Professor Sadiq Gombe as National Chairman of the party following its 2026 national convention held in Bauchi State on Saturday. Gombe was elected alongside other members of the party’s National Working Committee during the convention attended by delegates and party stakeholders from across the country. Speaking after taking the oath of office, the new SDP chairman thanked party members for the confidence reposed in him and pledged to provide transparent and committed leadership in line with the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act. “We assure you of our commitment to the ideals, principles and…
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has explained why his team failed to beat Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday. Slot watched as goals from Ryan Gravenberch and Enzo Fernandez ensured both teams drew 1-1 at Anfield. Speaking to TNT Sports after the game, Slot admitted that his team struggled against the Blues during the encounter, adding that the hosts also conceded a set piece. “I think we started really well, scored a goal, got a big chance from a set piece where we were close to scoring a 2-0,” Slot said. “Then, in quite a large phase of the game, we…
UK health authorities are gearing up to receive about 24 people from a virus-hit cruise ship, who will be isolated in a hospital once used for Covid patients, NHS officials said Saturday. They are currently on board the Dutch ship, the MV Hondius, due to anchor off Spain’s Canary Islands on Sunday. Most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated and flown home to their home countries after weeks at sea, in a carefully prepared repatriation effort. Among them are about 24 British passengers and crew, as well as two people from Ireland. None are currently showing…
A disagreement among three participants in a masquerade procession in Ilare, Osun State, has reportedly led to the death of one of them, identified simply as Bukunmi. Two eyewitnesses, who pleaded anonymity for security reasons, told PUNCH Online that Bukunmi, Femi and Pelumi took part in the masquerade procession in Ilare on Friday before later retiring to share money made during the festival. They said the dispute arose during the sharing of ₦8,000 realised from the procession. One of the eyewitnesses said: “At around 7:30pm Friday, boys in Ilare town were celebrating Egungun festival and they collected money from people…
