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Motorists plying the Kabba–Omuo–Ekiti road have expressed concern over the slow pace of construction on the corridor, citing frequent gridlock, vehicle damage and loss of man-hours. They noted that the road is a crucial interstate economic route connecting communities between Kogi and Ekiti States. Motorists who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday lamented that passenger patronage had dropped sharply since construction began, stating that many commuters now take alternative routes to avoid delays. They appealed to the Federal Government to prevail on the contractor handling the project to speed up work in order to ease…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Project Monitoring, Mr Felix Igboke, has resigned his position and defected to the Peoples Democratic Party. Igboke, who officially announced his defection on Sunday during a PDP gathering attended by party leaders, executives and supporters in Isu, Onicha Local Government Area of the state, said he defected with more than 10,000 supporters ahead of the 2027 general elections. He described his return to the PDP as a homecoming, noting that his political journey began with the party. Igboke said his decision was informed by the need to…

Trabzonspor have rejected an €11m offer from a Saudi Arabian club for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu, turning down the second Gulf-side bid for the Nigerian this calendar year as the Turkish club hold out for a fee more reflective of what they believe their top scorer is worth, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The offer, reported by Turkish outlet Takagazete, falls short of Trabzonspor’s valuation for the 32-year-old, who delivered one of the standout individual seasons in the Turkish Süper Lig in 2025/26. Saudi side Al-Ahli had a separate approach rejected during the January transfer window, and the unnamed club’s…

The Management of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, has assured staff, students and visitors of their safety following the circulation of a social media post alleging an impending terrorist attack and mass abduction on the Nsukka campus. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Public Relations Officer of the university, Inya Agha Egwu, the institution said it had no credible security intelligence or verified threat supporting the claims contained in the online post. “The University wishes to state that there is no credible security intelligence or verified threat to the University of Nigeria that supports the claims contained…

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more on AI confusion, follow Robert Hart. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here.At first, AI influencers were relatively easy to identify — and to ignore. Aside from the occasional bursts of hype, they didn’t seem to change much about the way social media worked. The earliest virtual influencers — Lil Miquela with her blunt fringe and freckles, Imma with her bubblegum pink bob, and Shudu Gram with her flawless complexion — were obviously…

Kit Harington admitted it was “gross” to film sex scenes with Sophie Turner for their horror movie The Dreadful given their past on Game of Thrones. “It was weird,” Harington, 39, confessed in a recent interview with fellow Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage for CNN’s Actors on Actors. Harington and Turner, 30, essentially grew up together on the set of Game of Thrones, in which they played Jon Snow and Sansa Stark, respectively. For most of the show’s run, Jon and Sansa believed they were siblings before it came out that they were actually first cousins. Still, the pair’s…

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, and the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, have thrown their weight behind the Cross River State Government’s ongoing payroll verification exercise aimed at eliminating more than 2,000 suspected ghost workers from the local government wage system. The exercise, currently being conducted across the state, is designed to sanitize the payroll structure, address irregularities and ensure that only genuine workers receive salaries. Speaking at the weekend, Cross River NUT Chairman, Comrade Greg Olayi, said the union had consistently engaged relevant government agencies and encouraged affected teachers to submit payslips, Bank Verification Number, BVN, details…

A factional chairman of the Labour Party, LP, in Nasarawa State, Alexander Ombugu, has raised concerns over alleged threats to his life, calling on security agencies to urgently intervene and guarantee his safety. Ombugu made the allegation while addressing journalists in Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, on Saturday. The LP chieftain suggested that the alleged threats may not be unconnected with his stance on certain internal party matters and his role during the recently concluded party primary elections in the state. Although he declined to publicly identify those allegedly behind the threats, Ombugu maintained that he possesses information that would be…

Veteran Nigerian singer, SkyB, has said despite paving the way for Port Harcourt artists, the reigning crop of musicians from the city haven’t been supportive. Speaking in a recent episode of the KAA Truth podcast, the ‘Pray For Me’ crooner said he assisted some Port Harcourt artists including Mr. 2Kay and Timaya when he held way but since he fell from grace, they have abandoned him. SkyB said despite not assisting Burna Boy directly, he feels the Grammy-winning singer should have supported him to return to fame through collaboration or financial assistance. He claimed that he would have received much…

Barau FC defender, Orji Kalu, believes his team put up a good fight to maintain their top-flight status. The Maliya Boys finished the campaign in eight position – five points above relegation. Orji said the target was to maintain the club’s status in the NPFL, which was achieved. “We just have to fight to remain in the NPFL as we all know Barau FC is a club that just got promoted we just have to maintain that status,” Orji told totorinews. Orji however expressed optimism ahead of the 2026-27 NPFL season. “We will see how we can achieve more that…