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The Owo massacre verdict brings justice for victims, but global terror affiliates now threaten Nigeria’s South-West. Learn how the constitution is at gunpo Read More: https://punchng.com/the-constitution-at-gunpoint-tinubu-aiyedatiwa-ogbomoso-and-the-owo-verdict/ Read the full article here
For every Nigerian who has had the benefit of a decent education, now is the time to obtain something else: some kind of swivel for your attention on public issues. As you may have heard, last weekend, there was a curious breach of INEC’s Continuous Voter Registration Portal. Lere Olayinka, a media aide to Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital Territory Minister, who is nominally a member of a faction of the PDP but operates within the political orbit of the APC, published information from the depths of a database to which he should not have had access. DSS is investigating,…
With party primaries concluded, the 2027 presidential race is taking shape as a contest dominated by familiar faces and familiar political battles. OLUFEMI ADEDIRAN writes With party primaries concluded and campaigns set to begin in August, the contours of the 2027 presidential election are gradually becoming clearer. While 11 candidates are expected on the ballot, political analysts believe the contest is already narrowing into a three-way race involving President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress. Other candidates…
Dangote Salt has intensified its consumer and trade engagement efforts, undertaking a series of visits to artisan communities and market centres to highlight the role of salt in traditional industries and everyday consumption. A statement from the firm stated that the exercise, which was part of the firm’s Eid engagement activities, began at Yan Mota, a historic tanning community in Kano, where artisans continue leatherworking activities that have long contributed to the city’s reputation as a major leather production hub in West Africa. During the visit, discussions focused on the use of salt in preserving and treating animal hides before…
Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Wednesday’s high-profile international friendly against Portugal in Leiria after suffering a suspected rupture of his left Achilles tendon during a training session on Saturday evening. The Slavia Prague centre-back, who had been expected to feature prominently in Eric Chelle’s defensive line, received immediate on-field treatment after picking up the injury before being withdrawn from full participation. He is expected to undergo further scans in the coming days to confirm the full extent of the damage, though medical officials within the national team setup have already described the injury as potentially…
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While much public attention remains focused on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the administration of Governor Dikko Radda in Katsina State, another political contest is unfolding within the African Democratic Congress (ADC). At the centre of that contest is Salisu Uli, who was nominated by a camp in the party. Rival factions continue to lay claim to the party structure in Katsina, while reconciliation efforts have yet to produce a lasting agreement. The disputes have generated legal challenges and intensified debate over the party’s future direction as it seeks to position itself as an alternative to the ruling…
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has lauded the Nigeria police for the rescue of the younger sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her kids. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday night, Keyamo said other kidnapped victims will be rescued without delay. Well done! Well done! The others are coming home soon,” he tweeted. DAILY POST reports that the ex-minister’s sister and her children were released on Saturday. During the operation, two suspected kidnappers were killed in a gun duel with police operatives, while two firearms were recovered from the gang. The victims were…
A social commentator in Bauchi State, David Adenuga has urged former President, Goodluck Jonathan to ignore the growing calls for his return to the presidential race, warning that some political actors pushing the idea could tarnish his legacy.In a letter titled, “An Open Letter to Former President Goodluck Jonathan,” the observer said Jonathan should be careful not to allow himself to be drawn into partisan calculations driven by ambition rather than national interest. “I write this letter as a concerned Nigerian who respects the role you played in Nigeria’s democracy and the peaceful example you set for the country,” he…
Troops of Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA (OPFY), have arrested a suspected arms courier, recovered a large cache of ammunition, and rustled cattle in North East Nigeria.Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja,Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA made this known in a statement on Saturday. He said that troops of Sector 2 OPFY deployed at a checkpoint in Kaura, intercepted a civilian vehicle traveling towards Shinkafi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, and recovered a locally fabricated pistol, a magazine and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition concealed in a sack containing millet, among other…
