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The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has threatened to file a N5 billion lawsuit against his former ally and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, for alleged defamation. In a pre-action letter to Mr Okonkwo signed by his lawyer, Alex Ejesieme, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mr Obi accused the ADC chieftain of making false and defamatory statements against him when he appeared as a guest on Channels TV’s Sunrise Daily on Monday. Messrs Obi and Okonkwo were political allies before now. Both politicians were in the Labour Party, and later…

A member of the Presidential Steering Committee on Sanitation, Nicholas Igwe, has said that Africa is still far behind in finding solutions to its water and sanitation crisis. Speaking to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday, Igwe emphasized the need for immediate structural reforms within Africa’s water sector. He contended that the ongoing challenges related to water and sanitation on the continent are primarily due to institutional shortcomings rather than a lack of financial resources. Speaking on the financing gap in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), Igwe cautioned that if African governments do not foster environments conducive to private sector involvement, the…

Professor Sadiq Gombe, the national chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), has explained why the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has no role authenticating Nigeria’s political parties’ leadership. Gombe disclosed on Tuesday after INEC’s consultative meeting with party leaders across the country. He noted that linking the party’s leadership dispute to the electoral body’s portal was misplaced. “The issue of party leadership is an exclusive preserve of the political party to decide on its leadership. The Supreme Court has separately ruled in this respect. So it’s not about the INEC portal. The INEC portal doesn’t determine who is chairman…

At least 10 players could depart from Manchester City this summer, following Pep Guardiola out of the door. Guardiola stepped down at the Etihad at the end of the 2025/2026 campaign. City could now experience an exodus of players ahead of the new season. According to The Athletic, Nico Gonzalez, Rico Lewis, Tijjani Reijnders, Omar Marmoush, Mateo Kovacic, James Trafford and Nathan Ake might all leave. Savinho is in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur, who have held an interest for over a year. Josko Gvardiol is considering his options as he mulls a new contract offer from City as well as…

President Bola Tinubu has established a Presidential Task Force on Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness and approved the immediate release of N10bn in emergency intervention funding. This follows the rapidly expanding outbreak that has already killed at least 349 people across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with the World Health Organisation declaring it a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. A statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the task force would be chaired by the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, with membership drawn from relevant ministries, departments…

The Oyo State Fire Services Agency has doused a fire outbreak triggered by a mobile phone battery explosion at Tecno Complex, Mokola Roundabout, Ibadan, Oyo State. A statement on Tuesday, issued by the state’s fire services chairman, Moroof Akinwande, disclosed that the incident happened at about 8:15pm on Monday. Akinwande noted that fire personnel led by ACFS Amoo promptly mobilised to the scene, following a distress call from Oluyomade Adepeju, that a shop had been engulfed by fire at Tecno Complex Roundabout, Mokola, Ibadan. He added that the agency’s firefighters swiftly contained and extinguished the fire, preventing it from spreading…

Comoros have booked a date with African champions, the Super Falcons of Nigeria, after a 30–0 aggregate victory over Sudan in the first round of the qualifiers for the 2028 Olympic Games. The Coelacanths won the first leg 17–0 on June 3 before following it up with a 13–0 triumph five days later to complete a dominant aggregate win. In the first leg, Comoros opened the scoring after eight minutes before producing a relentless attacking display that overwhelmed Sudan throughout the encounter. Nine different players got on the scoresheet in a performance that highlighted the depth and attacking quality of…

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Shailene Woodley just made a strong case for swapping skinny jeans for a looser silhouette this summer. While many shoppers assume baggy white denim adds bulk, the actress proved the opposite: when styled correctly, relaxed white jeans can actually create a longer, leaner-looking frame. On June 3 in New York City, Woodley stepped out wearing a fitted white long-sleeved top tucked into loose white jeans, pointed-toe heels and a structured brown suede handbag. The monochromatic look felt fresh and effortless,…

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to their respective zones, effective 15 June. Mr Disu gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja during his conference with the Strategic Police Managers, consisting of officers from the rank of Commissioners of Police (CPs). The I-G said the order aimed to strengthen supervision, improve operational coordination, enhance accountability and provide strategic oversight of policing activities within their zones. He said the DIGs were expected to work closely with the Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and CPs in their various zones to ensure…

The Obong of Calabar, His Eminence, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has called on political leaders, especially elected officials, to always place the interests of Nigerians above personal considerations. The Obong made the call on Tuesday when he received a delegation of members of the State Executive Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at his palace in Calabar during a courtesy visit. He noted that peace and development can only thrive where there is mutual respect, dialogue and responsible leadership. Otu commended the delegation for recognizing the importance of the traditional institution, emphasizing that the palace remains a…