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Former federal lawmakers, under the auspices of the National Forum of Former Legislators, have adopted President Bola Tinubu as their sole candidate for the 2027 general election and called for the constitutional entrenchment of rotational presidency to sustain national unity beyond 2031. The resolutions were contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the NFFL 2026 National Summit, themed “National unity and nation building beyond 2031,” held on Saturday in Abuja. Presenting the communiqué, the forum said its deliberations were guided by the need for national cohesion and the integration of Nigeria’s diverse ethnic nationalities. “We adopt President Bola…

A former federal lawmaker, Senator Abubakar Gada, on Saturday formally declared his intention to return to the Peoples Democratic Party ahead of the 2027 general election, ending weeks of speculation over his political future. Speaking at a gathering of supporters in Sokoto, Gada said his decision was driven by the need to “reclaim and rebuild” the PDP in the state after what he described as leadership stagnation under former governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, whom he accused of refusing to identify fully with the African Democratic Congress six months after both politicians signalled interest in the party. Gada, who represented Sokoto…

Bayelsa United Football Club narrowly avoided disaster on Saturday while travelling to Kano for their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 22 clash against Barau FC, Sunday PUNCH reports. According to information gathered by Sunday PUNCH, one of the tyres on the team reportedly came off while the vehicle was in motion on the Abuja road, sparking panic among players and officials. The driver, however, managed to regain control, ensuring that no lives were lost. All players and officials were confirmed safe, with no serious injuries reported. Barau, their opponents on Sunday, sit just below them in 14th place with a…

Nifty Gateway, one of the earliest and most recognizable NFT marketplaces, is set to shut down operations next month, marking another high-profile exit amid the sector’s prolonged downturn.“Today, we are announcing that the Nifty Gateway platform will be closing on February 23, 2026,” the Gemini-owned platform wrote in a Saturday post on X, adding that it has already entered withdrawal-only mode, giving users roughly one month to move any remaining NFTs or funds off the site. A shutdown notice is now displayed on Nifty Gateway’s homepage, and users can withdraw assets either through a linked Gemini Exchange account or directly…

Porn star Abella Danger has weighed in on Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza’s NFL future after becoming an unexpected viral sensation during the National Championship Game. “He’s so quick and so powerful, and he’s so intentional with everything he does.” Danger, 30, told Vegas Sports Today in an interview published on Saturday, January 24. Danger was asked to respond to rumors that the Las Vegas Raiders may select Mendoza, 22, as the franchise’s number-one overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. (The draft kicks off on April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.) “I hope he does [go to the Raiders]…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to postpone the FCT Area Council elections scheduled for 20 February due to Ramadan. This is contained in a letter to INEC dated 22 January and signed by the party’s National Chairman, David Mark, and National Secretary, Rauf Aregbesola, and made available to journalists in Abuja on Saturday. In the letter, the ADC drew INEC’s attention to the fact that the scheduled election date fell within Ramadan fast, likely to be observed by a portion of the electorate. It noted that given the cultural and religious…

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed regret over the United States’ notification of withdrawal from the organisation, saying the decision makes “the world less safe”. WHO, in a statement, acknowledged several significant contributions of the US to the organisation since its founding. The US formally withdrew from the WHO on Thursday, making good on an executive order that President Donald Trump issued on 20 January 2025, his first day in office. “As a founding member of the World Health Organisation (WHO), the United States of America has contributed significantly to many of WHO’s greatest achievements,” the WHO said. These…

Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has warned social media influencers and political commentators to stop making insulting or inflammatory statements against the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. The governor gave the warning on Saturday during the distribution motorcycles to social media influencers at the Government House in Kano. Yusuf described Kwankwaso as a respected leader whose contributions to the political and economic development of Kano State are significant, saying he deserves respect. “Kwankwaso is a leader who has contributed greatly to the progress of Kano, and he must be respected,” the governor said. He…

Hannatu Musawa, Minister of Art, Culture and Tourism, has said the fastest way for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to lose the 2027 presidential election is by fielding Peter Obi as its candidate. Musawa disclosed this while noting that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is no march for President Bola Tinubu in 2027. She made this known while featuring on the latest edition of Mic One podcast with Seun Okinbaloye. He said: “I don’t think Atiku is a march for Tinubu but he is a formidable opponent. Atiku as much as I admire him as a patriot, I don’t think…

Famous Afrobeat star, Burna Boy, has stated that the late Afrobeat founder, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is the only singer greater than him. This came amid the ongoing fight between Wizkid and Fela’s last born, Seun Kuti. DAILY POST reports that the duo engaged in a heated exchange on Tuesday after Wizkid’s fans compared him to the late Fela. Reacting to the development, Seun Kuti who seems not to be comfortable with Wizkid’s comparison to his father, attacked Wizkid. Following the escalation, debate about Fela’s legacy and influence divided Nigerians on social media, including celebrities, with some condemning Wizkid for allegedly…