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Former senator representing Ogun Central, Iyabo Obasanjo, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), citing lack of respect from the party. Ms Obasanjo, a former governorship aspirant on the APC platform, disclosed her exit from the party in a statement on Monday in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital. Her resignation letter dated 31 May was addressed to the Ogun State APC chairperson, Yemi Sanusi. The politician, who is the first daughter of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, said the decision followed extensive consultations and careful reflection on developments within the party. The former lawmaker said that she joined the APC…

The Berlin Conference was a disservice to Africa. Irrespective of whichever echo chamber you stumble into, there is no question about this. What happened there? Apprehensive lest the late 19th century competition amongst European countries for influence in and trade with Africa descended into a free-for-all with adverse consequences for every player, Otto von Bismarck (first chancellor, of the newly unified Germany — from 1871 to 1890) convened a meeting of the 13 leading European countries of the period and the United States of America. Between November 15, 1884, and February 26, 1885, the convention agreed rules that greatly accelerated…

Nigeria international Rafiu Durosinmi has celebrated a major milestone off the pitch after tying the knot with his Belgian-Nigerian partner, Praise Nwanegbo, over the weekend, shortly after representing the Super Eagles during the international window. The wedding ceremony came after the striker excused himself from Nigeria’s camp following the team’s entertaining 2-2 draw against Poland in Warsaw last Wednesday. Durosinmi’s involvement with the national team during the June international break exceeded initial expectations. The towering forward was originally called up by head coach Eric Chelle for the 2026 Unity Cup in London, but circumstances saw his role expand significantly. Following…

Razzl, the carbonated soft drink brand from Ultimum Limited, recently showcased another symbolic expression of its Razzl Your World philosophy through the Razzl City Tour, a multi-city experiential campaign designed to celebrate the uniqueness of people, communities and cultures across Nigeria. Rooted in the belief that everyone should have the confidence to live authentically, express themselves boldly and embrace what makes them unique, Razzl Your World serves as the brand’s call to consumers to show up unapologetically as themselves. The Razzl City Tour was created as an extension of that message, taking the brand directly into markets, campuses and communities where culture, identity and self-expression naturally come alive. The multi-city campaign…

Publisher and politician, Dele Momodu has shared a campaign-style poster on social media portraying him as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Momodu, who posted the image on his Facebook page on Monday, accompanied it with a message calling for national reconciliation, re-orientation and reconstruction. He described the 2027 presidential election as a likely contest between President Bola Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar, whom he identified as the leading challengers in the race. According to Momodu, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, should adopt a new political approach by bridging the gap between older…

Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force, NPF have arrested at least four suspected gun runners in Imo and Delta States. The Commissioner of Police for the Delta State Command, CP Yemi Oyeniyi disclosed this during a press briefing on Monday. The CP said the arrest was a follow up on the case of “unlawful possession of a berretta pistol recovered at a park in Effurun, Uvwie LGA on 1st May 2026” He identified the suspects as one Emmanuel Chukwuemeka, Clifford Boleyelefa, Amadi Princewill and Amadi Felix Chibuike. The CP noted that the suspects “were arrested in Bayelsa and Imo state…

The most valuable centre-backs, wingers and midfielders in the world at the moment have been revealed. Transfermarkt recently updated the top 10 most valuable center-backs, midfielders and wingers in the world. Arsenal’s William Saliba leads the list for the centre-back with €100 million, while Barcelona’s Pau Cubarsi and Paris Saint-Germain’s Willian Pacho are tied for second with €80 million each. Here is the list of the most valuable centre-backs, wingers, and midfielders: Valuable Center-Backs:1. Saliba (Arsenal) – €100 million 2. Cubarsi (Barcelona) – €80 million 2. Pacho (Paris Saint-Germain) – €80 million 4. Gabriel (Arsenal) – €75 million 5. Gvardiol…

A scene unfolded in the Maitama area of Abuja as a mother and her three children, dressed in school uniforms and holding placards, staged a peaceful protest over the surge in school abductions and growing fears for the safety of schoolchildren. The video of the protest, shared on Monday by ARISEtv on X.com, has drawn widespread reactions online. Video footage shows the family standing by the roadside with placards bearing messages such as calls for the rescue of kidnapped pupils. The children stood solemnly beside their mother as she voiced the pain of parents across the country. The mother, while…

A British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley has died after being stabbed in East London, prompting a murder investigation by police. Talay, whose real name was Mark Yinka Orabiyi, was attacked at about 9am on Friday on Pankhurst Avenue in Silvertown, according to local outlet Newham Recorder. Emergency services responded to the scene but were unable to save the 35-year-old musician. Homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command have launched an investigation into the killing. His family confirmed his death in a statement, describing the loss as an “overwhelming sadness.” “It is with overwhelming sadness that we confirm that Mark…

Florentino Pérez has secured another term as president of Real Madrid until 2030, using his election victory speech to deliver a powerful message about the club’s future ownership, independence and ambitions on the pitch. Pérez has served as Real Madrid president for a total of 25 years across two separate terms. His first term lasted six years, and his second term is currently ongoing. A timeline of his presidencies is as follows: First Term: July 2000 to February 2006; Second Term: June 2009 to the present. This was detailed in a release on the club’s website on Sunday. The Electoral…