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The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, says that the party will declare its position regarding the impeachment move against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngọzi Odu, “when it’s the time.” Mr Morka disclosed this on Monday night when he appeared as a guest on ‘Beyond Headlines,’ a programme on TVC News. The APC spokesperson stressed that the party is not disengaged from the political crisis in Rivers State. “The fact that I’m not willing to comment on the Rivers crisis on your show does not mean that the APC is disengaged in Rivers State. “We…

The Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the 2026 electronic registration and payment exercise for the Basic Education Certificate Examination, BECE, for all public and private junior secondary schools in the state. The exercise, which is being coordinated by the Lagos State Examinations Board, LSEB, is scheduled to run from Monday, January 26 to Friday, March 27, 2026. It is aimed at fully digitising the registration process, eliminating physical visits to the board’s office by school administrators, while enhancing efficiency, transparency and accountability. Details of the initiative were made public in a statement shared on the state government’s…

The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC has raised the alarm over the N30m expression of interest forms charged by the All Progressive Congress, APC for the Ebonyi local government election, warning that it could lead to the looting of LGA funds in future. The National President of OYC, Igboayaka O. Igboayaka who was reacting the development on Tuesday, alleged that the process could shut out youths and people of integrity from the race. Igboayaka urged Governor Francis Nwifuru to ensure a level playing ground and open door policy for all aspirants in the upcoming local government and councillorship polls. He demanded…

President of the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, Ibrahim Gusau, has revealed that there are currently no plans to offer Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle a new contract extension after the AFCON tournament in Morocco. Chelle was appointed coach of the Super Eagles in January 2025. The Malian led the three-time African champions to win Bronze after beating Egypt. Speaking with sports journalist Osasu Obayiuwana, Gusau explained that discussions regarding a contract extension for Chelle are premature, as the coach is only halfway through his current 2-year deal. “For now, There’ll be no contract extension discussion with Chelle,” Gasau said. “We…

Some Abuja residents have commended the Federal Government’s intervention towards food price reduction, saying crashing prices of food items had brought relief to Abuja residents and other Nigerians across the country. The residents gave the commendation in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria in Abuja on Tuesday. Mrs Vivian Uche, a foodstuff vendor at Lugbe market, praised the Federal Government’s intervention, saying it has helped curb food prices in the country. “In an unexpected development, food prices have dropped in the market across Nigeria, bringing much relief to Nigerians who have been struggling with the rising cost of…

Massive crowds gathered at the palace of the Emir of Ilorin on Monday to bid farewell to the late Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Dr Mohammed Bashir Solihu, who passed away on Monday. Solihu died at the age of 75. The Chief Imam, who served as the 12th Chief Imam of Ilorin for over four decades, was known for his wisdom, intelligence, and dedication to promoting interfaith harmony and tolerance. Mourners at the burial of Ilorin Chief Imam. Photo: Dare Akogun He was appointed as the Chief Imam in 1983 and has been a beacon of peace and unity in…

There are public offices that come with prestige, and there are others that come with permanent controversy. The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources occupies the latter. It is not a job anyone should envy. Managing the environment of Lagos means sitting at the intersection of survival, regulation, public outrage and the daily struggle of a city trying to hold itself together, in a place where nearly everything is stretched to its limits. Lagos is not unique in this respect. Cities such as Mumbai, São Paulo and Jakarta wrestle with the same contradictions, massive populations, informal economies,…

Some members of the Obidient Movement in Edo State formally joined the African Democratic Congress on Monday. The move comes on the heels of the reported movement of their leader, Peter Obi, into the party. Receiving the Obidient members, the National Leader of the ADC, Chief John Oyegun, said their decision to join the party showed that Nigerians were ready to embrace the struggle for leadership change in the country. Oyegun, a former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, said a new Nigeria was possible with the calibre of people joining the ADC, adding that he was pleased with…

The Federal Government has allocated over N1.1tn to the power sector in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, an amount higher than the N900bn budgeted for the sector in 2025. However, stakeholders have raised concerns as a detailed examination of the budget shows that no part of the allocation is explicitly earmarked for electricity tariff support or subsidy payments, which, according to operators, is about N200bn monthly. The PUNCH reports that amid its struggles to pay over N4tn owed to power generation companies, the Federal Government incurred a total of N1.98tn in electricity subsidy obligations in one year, from October 2024 to…

Football is often described as a game of fine margins, but nowhere is that truer than from 12 yards. A penalty is supposed to be an advantage, a moment of control amid chaos. Yet history shows that it can also be the cruellest moment of all, one kick capable of haunting careers, defining legacies, and rewriting football folklore. From World Cup finals to continental showpieces, these are the penalty misses that hurt the most, according to Planet Football. 10  Kingsley Coman – 2022 World Cup Final France’s defeat to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final will forever belong to…