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Ezeh Emmanuel Ezeh, the 2027 House of Representatives candidate for Abakaliki/Izzi Federal Constituency, has described former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, as the “unknown unknown” in the unfolding 2027 presidential calculations, warning that emerging political permutations could significantly reshape Nigeria’s electoral architecture. Ezeh, who also served as the 2023 Labour Party candidate for the same federal constituency, made the assertion in a detailed political analysis shared via his verified social media platform, where he examined what he termed “non-linear disruptions” likely to define the 2027 general elections. According to him, the current wave of internal tensions across opposition platforms, combined…
The Kaduna State Police Command has rescued three kidnapped victims who spent 40 days in captivity and arrested five suspected informants allegedly linked to the kidnapping syndicate. The State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, noting that the victims were rescued during a joint security operation involving officers from Fushin Kada and the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in Hunkuyi. Hassan stated that the operation followed sustained intelligence gathering, strategic surveillance and coordinated efforts that led operatives to a suspected bandits’ hideout. “Upon sighting the advancing security personnel, the bandits fled the area,…
Igoh Ogbu has been ruled out of Nigeria’s upcoming international friendly against Portugal due to injury, DAILY POST reports. Ogbu, according to Super Eagles media officer, Promise Efoghe sustained a achilles tendon injury during Saturday’s training session in Leiria. The centre-back is now expected to return to his Czech club, Slavia Prague for treatment. The 26-year-old featured in Nigeria’s two games at the Unity Cup invitational tournament in London last month. Ogbu started the Super Eagles 2-2 draw against Poland on Wednesday, making way for Semi Ajayi after the break. The Super Eagles will take on World Cup -bound Portugal…
The Ogun State Amirul (leader) Hajj for the 2026 holy pilgrimage to Makkah, Shamsideen Apelogun, has lauded the leadership of Governor Dapo Abiodun, making it possible for the first time for pilgrims from the state to have a direct flight back from Saudi Arabia to the state after performing this year’s Hajj. Apelogun, according to a statement on Saturday, gave his commendation after the second batch of state pilgrims, numbering 345, touched down on Friday evening at the state-owned Gateway International Airport in Iperu Remo. The 345 pilgrims were reportedly conveyed aboard an Airbus A330 operated by Flynas, arriving directly…
Arsenal have made an approach to sign PSG defender Emmanuel Mbemba on a free transfer this summer. The 18-year-old has been offered a new contract by Paris Saint-Germain, but is understood to be open to a move to the Premier League champions, with training compensation expected to be just over £150,000 when his deal expires at the end of June. Arsenal have outlined their development plan for the France youth international, highlighting the progression of William Saliba, who benefited from a loan spell at Marseille before becoming a key first-team player. As reported by BBC Sport on Saturday, Mbemba reportedly…
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie attended their cousin Peter Phillips’ royal wedding amid their father Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s ongoing scandal. Beatrice, 37, was pictured arriving at the All Saints’ Church in Kemble, England, alongside husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, who gallantly held an umbrella over her head. The pair walked into the church ahead of Eugenie, 36, and her husband, Jack Brooksbank. Beatrice opted for green, floral frock with a beige fascinator for the occasion, while Eugenie, who is currently pregnant with her third baby, donned a navy coatdress with a coordinating headpiece. The duo stepped out in support of Princess…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has berated Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, for what he termed her lack of response to the abduction of schoolchildren in Oyo State. Last Tuesday, the First Lady donated cars to women leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in five opposition-controlled states. According to The Cable, Mrs announced the donation during the inauguration of the Tinubu Torchbearers (TTB), a pro-Tinubu support group, at the State House banquet hall in Abuja. The beneficiaries are APC women leaders in Abia, Anambra, Bauchi, Osun and Oyo states. The first lady said the…
President William Ruto. Picture credit: Bas Czerwinski/AP This week’s protests in Kenya, directed at the controversial plan by the United States to establish a 50-bed Ebola quarantine facility at the Kenyan Air Force base in Nanyuki, Laikipia County, for Americans who may have been exposed to Ebola in neighbouring countries, reinforce that perception. Protests erupted this week against a politically explosive plan to establish Nanyuki, Laikipia County for Americans who may have been exposed to Ebola in neighbouring South Africa this week, as one of Africa’s most visible champions of a new foreign policy language. During his 2024 state visit…
Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion have completed the signing of highly rated Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna from Swedish side AIK Stockholm on a five-year contract that will keep him at the club until June 2031. The transfer fee was not disclosed, but Brighton confirmed that the move will become official when the transfer window reopens, subject to the usual regulatory approvals. Yohanna, who turns 19 later this month, had attracted interest from several clubs following his impressive performances in Sweden’s top division. Sky Sports had earlier reported that Newcastle United joined Brighton in the race for the Nigerian…
Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, on Saturday said former President Goodluck Jonathan should not be blamed entirely for Boko Haram’s activities while he was in office. Ahmad said securing Nigeria requires the active participation of the government and community. Posting on X, the former presidential aide said leaders, communities, traditional institutions, and religious leaders have a role to play in securing Nigeria. He wrote: “Even at the height of the Boko Haram insurgency, I did not place the blame entirely on the administration of President Goodluck Jonathan because I have long believed that the…
