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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has clarified that official results of the party’s recently concluded primary elections are yet to be released nationwide. The party made the clarification in a statement issued on Tuesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Osa Director, while reacting to reports of removal of some candidates from the list of winners in Kano State. Reports had emerged on Monday purporting that some candidates loyal to the NDC vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were removed. Clearing the air, NDC said it has not “released any official results of primary elections in any state”, urging the public and party members to “disregard…
A member of the Sokoto Community Guards has been killed and several people abducted after suspected bandits attacked Sabon Birni town in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Monday night. The attack was confirmed by the lawmaker representing the area in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Aminu Boza, who said people were taken, but the exact number remains unclear. He explained, “I cannot give the exact number of people abducted because Sabon Birni is not a small community. Some residents may have fled into nearby bushes, while others might not have been in town at the…
Popular Nigerian stand-up comedian, Bovi Ugboma has revealed that he celebrates whenever a divorce happens. Speaking in a recent episode of The Moraya Show, Bovi explained that he celebrates divorces because he believes that at least one of the partners was going through difficult times in the marriage. According to him, the end of such marriage is a relief for at least one of the partners. While emphasising his support for divorce, the comedian said it is a better option than toxic marriage. “I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not…
Super Eagles goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is a subject of interest from Leicester City, DAILY POST reports. Okonkwo is currently regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the Sky Bet Championship following a number of impressive performances for Wrexham last season. The 24-year-old’s future at Wrexham however remain uncertain with less one year remaining in his contract. The Red Dragons have been linked with Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson which could push Okonkwo down to second choice at the club. According to an AllAboutLeagueOne, Leicester City are desparate to sign the former Arsenal shot stopper. The Foxes were relegated to League One last…
The Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Abdullahi Ribadu, has called for stronger collaboration between universities, industry, government, and international partners to reposition higher education in Nigeria for innovation, entrepreneurship, and societal impact. Ribadu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja during a welcome address at the International Conference on Academic Entrepreneurship, Knowledge and Technology Transfer in Nigerian Universities. The event brought together participants from universities, research institutions, development agencies, and international partners, including representatives of the University of Koblenz and the University of Erfurt. The Executive Secretary, who was represented by the Director of Research, Information and…
National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has called on Nigerians to move beyond regional considerations in choosing leaders and to vote for people with competence, integrity and vision. Baba-Ahmed made the call while featuring in the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series on Tuesday in Abuja. NAN reports that the PRP national chairman spoke against the backdrop of the emergence of a former Cross River governor, Mr Donald Duke, as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections. While stating that the party deliberately rejected the politics of zoning and regional entitlement, he argued that…
Former Kano State Governor and national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he remains willing to forgive Governor Abba Yusuf and reconcile with him despite their political differences, insisting that his affection for his former protégé has not diminished. Relationship between the two politicians soured after Yusuf defected from the New Nigeria People’s Party, under which he won the 2023 governorship election, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, a move that drew sharp criticism from members of the Kwankwasiyya movement. Speaking in an interview in a video posted by BBC Hausa on Monday, Kwankwaso, who has also…
Lionel Messi is set to return to action for Argentina in their final warm-up match ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026, with head coach Lionel Scaloni confirming that the captain will feature against Iceland on Tuesday in Auburn, Alabama. Messi missed Argentina’s 2-0 friendly victory over Honduras on June 6 despite taking part in the pre-match warm-up, as he continued his recovery from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring. The Inter Miami forward joined the national team camp after experiencing discomfort during his club’s MLS fixture against the Philadelphia Union before the league paused for the World Cup. “Messi…
Nigerian stand-up comedian and actor, Bovi Ugboma, has said he supports divorce in situations where marriages become unhealthy, arguing that ending a troubled union is often better than remaining in a relationship that leaves either partner unhappy. Speaking on a recent episode of The Morayo Show posted on Monday, Bovi said he sees divorce as a relief for couples who are no longer thriving in their marriages. “I celebrate when people get divorced because I feel it means one or both people were not breathing well in the marriage. I will not suffer anybody, nor will I want anybody to…
Group photos often capture moments that cannot be recreated — weddings, graduations, family gatherings, travel memories, or celebrations with friends. However, many users face the same frustrating problem: the photo itself looks perfect, but one person blinked, looked away, made an awkward expression, or appeared blurry. Wondershare Relumi has become a popular solution for fixing these common group photo issues by using AI-powered tools that can naturally repair or retake individual faces without affecting the rest of the image. Instead of retaking the same group photo multiple times or manually editing faces with complicated software, users can use features like…
