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The National Secretary of the Social Democratic Party, Olu Agunloye, on Saturday said the party had successfully resisted attempts by “self-serving politicians” to hijack its structure, declaring that the SDP was now repositioned as a formidable opposition force ahead of the 2027 general elections. Agunloye made the declaration during his presentation at the party’s 2026 National Convention, where he highlighted the SDP’s internal reforms, legal victories and electoral ambitions. Addressing party stakeholders, the SDP scribe said the party had undergone significant reforms over the last four years, reclaiming its ideological identity and restoring its structure to what he described as…
Nigeria’s Under 20 women’s national team, the Falconets on Saturday secured qualification for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup schedule for Poland. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Falconets achieved the feat in spite of suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi U-20 in the second leg of their final qualifying fixture at the Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe. They progressed 3-2 on aggregate over Malawi’s Young Scorchers. The Nigerian side advanced on aggregate after securing a crucial first-leg advantage, enough to withstand a spirited performance from the hosts. Malawi’s Faith Chimzimu nodded home the opener in the ninth…
Blue Heron isn’t a mystery in the traditional sense. There’s no crime to solve or murderers to apprehend. Instead, it examines a family slowly coming apart and a young girl who silently takes in everything around her — especially her older brother (Edik Beddoes), who seems like a ticking time bomb ready to explode at any moment. Sounds like a drama, right? Well, Blue Heron is that, too. It’s a lot of things: a meditation on memory, a portrait of mental illness and the power of storytelling to piece together people and events from the past. That’s what makes it…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has zoned its presidential ticket for the 2027 general election to the South for a single four-year term, with the North expected to produce the party’s candidate in 2031. The decision was adopted at the party’s national convention held in Abuja on Saturday. The motion for the zoning arrangement was moved by Afam Victor and seconded by Seyi Sowumi before it was unanimously adopted by delegates. The convention also ratified all members of the party’s National Executive Committee following a motion moved by Victor Umeh, senator representing Anambra Central. The party claimed the zoning arrangement…
Chibuzor Chinyere, the general overseer of Omega Power Ministry (OPM), has said that the marriage of Elijah Chibuzor, his adopted autistic son, remains intact. Recent reports indicate that the Rivers State government annulled the marriage. In March, the cleric facilitated the union between Aboy, who is non-verbal and requires support for daily activities, and an Edo-born mother of three. The conditions of the marriage, according to reports, include a lifetime salary, among other mouthwatering benefits. Shortly after the marriage, the wife explained her decision to marry the autistic man, saying her choice was guided by faith and a personal vow.…
Nigeria’s U20 girls, Falconets, have officially punched their ticket to the 2026 FIFA U20 Women’s World Cup in Poland, after surviving a difficult afternoon in Lilongwe to emerge 3-2 aggregate winners over Malawi’s Young Scorchers. Despite a narrow 1-2 defeat in the second leg on Saturday, the foundation laid in Ikenne seven days ago where an own goal by visiting defender Maureen Kenneth and a superb strike by Kindness Ifeanyi secured a 2-0 cushion, proved enough to sustain Nigeria’s proud record of never missing a World Cup final tournament at this level. The hosts, backed by a vocal home crowd,…
Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni has assured the commitment of the state government to a strategic partnership with Mutual Commitment Company Ltd, China, to establish a three-million-tonnes-per-annum limestone-to-cement industrial complex aimed at the economic transformation of the state. The governor made the commitment in a statement issued on Sunday by his media aide, following a courtesy visit to him by the Group Managing Director of the company, Mr Liu Long, who led a management team to the state. According to the statement, the partnership marks a major step in the state’s industrialisation agenda for economic growth, job creation, and sustainable development.…
A former governor of Kano state, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Saturday addressed members and officials of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, on the occasion of their National Convention. It was during this convention that NDC zoned its presidency to the South ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kwankwaso, who recently joined from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, bemoaned the quality of life in the country and the poor leadership. He also called for a campaign to get Nigerians to register to vote. FULL TEXT: Fellow Nigerians, It is with immense pleasure and a deep sense of fulfilment that I address you today on this historic…
Popular Nigerian musician, Rema, is set to headline the 2026 World Cup in Los Angeles.FIFA made this known in an Instagram post while unveiling the lineup artistes scheduled to perform at the event. The singer is booked to perform at the World Cup opening ceremony on June 12 2026 alongside LISA, Katy Perry, Tyla, Future, and Anitta. “This lineup of artists reflects the cultural diversity of the United States and the vibrancy of its many diasporas, highlighting the nation’s rich influence on music, entertainment, and pop culture, while showcasing the power of music to bring people together across the country,”…
Chelsea interim head coach, Calum McFarlane, is expecting two of his players, Alejandro Garnacho and Pedro Neto, to be back to face Manchester City in the FA Cup final next weekend. McFarlane stated this while speaking at his post-match interview after Chelsea drew 1-1 with Liverpool in the Premier League on Saturday at Anfield. Asked about whether Garnacho and Neto will be fit for the FA Cup final, McFarlane said, “Yeah, we are very hopeful. You have to take these things day by day. “We are hoping that they will be available, but we don’t know at this moment in…
