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The African Democratic Congress has described the departure of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from its platform as a setback but insisted it was not a fatal blow to the party’s 2027 ambitions. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, made this known on Monday during an interview on Arise News’ Prime Time programme. Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, and Kwankwaso, who ran on the New Nigeria Peoples Party platform, had briefly aligned with the ADC as part of efforts to forge a broad opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Both men have since defected to…

Jeremy Doku’s stoppage-time strike salvaged Manchester City a 3-3 draw at Everton, but a second-half collapse handed the destiny of the Premier League title back to Arsenal on Monday. The Gunners now just need to win their final three games to end a 22-year wait to become the champions of England. City remain five points adrift of Mikel Arteta’s team, with a game in hand, and will struggle to recover from the manner of their implosion at the Hill Dickinson Stadium. Pep Guardiola’s side appeared to be cruising to victory when Doku opened the scoring at the end of a…

When you’re juggling more than just your own calendar, staying organized can be overwhelming. Fortunately, the Skylight Calendar 2 can help simplify things by syncing multiple calendars in a single spot. And right now, it’s on sale for a new low of $249.99 ($50 off) at both Amazon and Walmart, which is actually $10 less than the sale price Skylight was offering last week in the run-up to Mother’s Day.Skylight’s 15-inch smart calendar improves upon the original with a brighter screen, faster performance, and a slimmer design with swappable magnetic frames. Otherwise, though, it offers the same core experience, making…

Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new three-month high of $80,500 on Monday, testing the level for the first time since Jan. 31. The rally above $80,000 puts the price just below short-term holders’ cost basis of $81,486, the next dynamic resistance level. For the rally to continue, a daily close above this level is key to securing $80,000 as support. A rally to $81,500 may lock in the trendBitcoin’s rally to $80,000 places the price directly under the short-term holder’s realized price of $81,486. This metric reflects the average cost of coins moved over the last 155 days and indicates where recent…

Cameron Diaz, Ashley Tisdale and more celebrity parents have chosen unique names for their children over the years. In April 2026, Diaz and husband Benji Madden announced the birth of their third baby, a boy named Nautas. The couple also share daughter Raddix and son Cardinal. Thank You! You have successfully subscribed. “His name is Forever,” she shared on This Morning at the time. “Sugar is his middle name.” Kardashian, meanwhile, raised eyebrows when she and then-husband Kanye West named their firstborn child, North. The now-exes also share daughter Chicago and sons Saint and Psalm. Keep scrolling to see more…

The Adamawa State High Court in Yola has nullified the local government and state congresses of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing breaches of due process. The ruling was delivered in a suit filed by the state chairperson of the party, Shehu Yohanna, who challenged the legality of the congresses, stating that the proceedings failed to comply with both established legal frameworks and internal party procedures. TVC reported that the judge, Isa Ahmed, held that the conduct of the congresses was in direct violation of Section 84(4) of the Electoral Act and Article 18 of the ADC constitution. In his…

South Africa has announced an upward adjustment in fuel prices effective 6 May 2026, citing rising global crude oil prices, higher international petroleum product costs, and supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Middle East. The development highlights mounting pressure on major fuel-importing economies, where fluctuations in international oil prices and shipping costs continue to influence domestic petrol prices following the removal of fuel subsidy in 2023. In a statement issued on Monday, South Africa’s Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said both international and local market conditions determine the country’s monthly fuel price adjustments. The minister explained that because…

Students of Cross River State University on Monday staged a violent protest in Calabar, the state capital, over the death of their colleagues. DAILY POST gathered that some students of the university had travelled for a friendly football match in Uyo but were involved in a ghastly accident on their way back to Calabar. Sources said three of the students were later confirmed dead, as a hospital allegedly refused to attend to them. The protesters destroyed some government facilities and headed to the governor’s office when security operatives allegedly opened fire to disperse them. In a video clip making the…

A chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congres, NDC, Buba Galadima, has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of destroying the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, and Labour Party, LP, platforms on which Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso contested for the presidency. Galadima disclosed this while speaking on why Obi and Kwankwaso left the African Democratic Congress, ADC. He maintained that the ruling APC is allergic to democratic competition. According to Galadima: “The government of the day and the ruling party have gone to town to destroy all political parties. “They destroyed the NNPP and LP, on which both Kwankwaso and Peter…

Troops under Operation Fansan Yamma have killed two suspected terrorists during a patrol in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to security sources, who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred around 10:20 am on May 3. Soldiers from 1 Brigade Counter-Terrorism Unit (CT 6), alongside a Quick Reaction Force (QRF), acted on intelligence regarding suspected terrorists moving along the Bagega–Anka road. The troops encountered the suspects, leading to a gunfight. Sources said two of the suspects were killed during the exchange, and one motorcycle was recovered at the scene. They also said the troops remain in control…