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The Kogi State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Muhammed Sanni Gambo, has expressed confidence that the party will make a strong comeback in the 2027 general election and defeat the ruling party in the governorship contest. Gambo stated this in Lokoja on Saturday while speaking with the press after a meeting with party members. He based his optimism on what he described as “widespread disenchantment with the current administration and nostalgia for the PDP’s past governance.” “We are confident that come 2027, it will be a total sweep,” he said, attributing existing infrastructure in the state to the PDP’s…

A senior German Football Association (DFB) official has said it is time to begin serious discussions about a possible boycott of the 2026 World Cup following recent actions by United States President Donald Trump. The tournament is scheduled to be hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, with 78 of the 104 matches set to take place in the US. Tensions between the US and several European countries have risen after President Trump threatened to acquire Greenland, which Denmark controls. He also warned of imposing tariffs on eight European nations, including Germany, that opposed the move. Although Trump later…

Virgin River won over Netflix viewers about small town life — but how does the TV adaptation compare to the original book? Based on the book series written by Robyn Carr, Virgin River centers around the lives of residents living in a small town in Northern California, including Mel (Alexandra Breckenridge) and her love interest, Jack (Martin Henderson). The series also stars Colin Lawrence, Annette O’Toole, Tim Matheson, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Sarah Dugdale, Zibby Allen, Marco Grazzini, Mark Ghanimé and Kai Bradbury. After many ups and downs — including a miscarriage in season 5 — Jack and Mel finally ended season…

The Chairperson of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State, Abdullahi Abbas, has stated that a decision on awarding an automatic governorship ticket to Governor Abba Yusuf remains pending. Mr Abbas clarified that the matter will only be finalised after the governor and his supporters officially defect to the APC. In a recent interview with Daily Trust published on Saturday, Mr Abbas addressed the contentious issue of “automatic tickets.” Speculation has mounted over several weeks that this matter might be the primary hurdle delaying the governor’s anticipated defection to the APC. ​When questioned about the party’s position, Mr Abbas…

Nigerian actress and singer Tonto Dikeh has announced a reconciliation with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the actress confirmed her separation from Mr Churchill in 2017, two years after they married in 2015. The former couple have a son, King Andre. At the time, Ms Dikeh said she was seeking a divorce over allegations of domestic abuse and extra-marital affairs. In February 2021, this newspaper reported that Mr Churchill introduced his former personal assistant, Rosy Meurer, as his new wife. Ms Dikeh had previously accused him of having an extramarital affair with Ms Meurer. Following their separation,…

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has said that the interim report issued by the Minority Caucus Ad-hoc Committee on alleged alterations in the Tax Reform Acts has been overtaken by events, following the release of the Certified True Copies (CTCs) of the laws. According to the committee’s preliminary findings, a comparison of the Certified True Copies released by the House with the earlier gazetted versions confirmed that alterations had indeed been made, particularly to the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, 2025. The report revealed that at least three different versions of the Nigeria Tax Administration…

Demola Olarenwaju, Senior Political Assistant to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, on Saturday said that former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, cannot be “flirting with the opposition by day” and “romancing President Bola Tinubu by night.” Olarenwaju said Kwankwaso and others like him should toe the path of Atiku; former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai; former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi; and former Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who formed the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Posting on X, Olarenwaju said Kwankwaso should have nurtured the NNPP the way Aminu Kano did with the PRP. He wrote:…

Troops of 1 Division/Sector 1, Operation Fansam Yanma, OPFY, have foiled a banditry attack and neutralised one suspected violent extremist. A credible source at the 1 Division disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Saturday in Kaduna. The source said the incident occurred during a snap ambush operation in the Maraban Rido general area of Kaduna State. He said that the operation followed a distress call received late on Thursday, indicating that bandits had rustled livestock in Anguwan Fulan village, Rido area. Acting on the intelligence, troops swiftly deployed and laid a hasty ambush. On arrival, the…

Samuel Chukwueze was on target as Fulham rallied to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-1 at the Craven Cottage on Saturday. Chukwueze, who started the game on the bench, replaced Kevin in the 59th minute. The Nigeria international netted in the 72nd minute cancelling out Yasin Ayari opening goal for Brighton. Harry Wilson sealed all three points for Marco Silva’s side with a stunning free-kick deep into stoppage time. Chukwueze has so far scored three times in 10 league appearances for Fulham this season. His compatriot Alex Iwobi was in action for the London club in the game, while defender…

A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has commended the Federal Government of Nigeria and the United States for establishing a US–Nigeria Working Group aimed at strengthening security cooperation and protecting religious freedom. Moore stated this in a statement posted on his official X handle on Saturday. He described the initiative as “an encouraging and necessary step” towards addressing Nigeria’s security challenges. “Establishing the US–Nigeria Working Group to increase coordination and cooperation between our two countries is an encouraging and necessary step to jointly combating the security challenges facing Nigeria, promoting our nations’ shared values of religious freedom, and ending the…