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The Peoples Democratic Party in Ekiti State has appealed the judgment of the Federal High Court that nullified its governorship primary election which produced Dr Wole Oluyede as its candidate for the June 20, 2026 election. The party said it had approached the Court of Appeal to overturn the ruling, insisting that Oluyede remains its duly nominated candidate. The Director of Media and Communication of the Ekiti PDP Governorship Campaign Council, Sanya Atofarati, stated this in a statement issued in Ado Ekiti on Sunday evening. Atofarati said the party had filed a notice of appeal and an application for a…

Nigeria won a record-extending ninth Africa Cup of Nations bronze medal after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties following a tense, goalless third-place play-off at the Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca on Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Super Eagles and the Pharaohs, two of Africa’s most decorated national teams, were separated only by a penalty shoot-out after 90 minutes of attritional football, as neither side could find a breakthrough in regulation time. The result preserved Nigeria’s perfect record in AFCON third-place play-offs, having now won all eight they have contested, and ensured they finished third at the tournament for the…

Erin Andrews, once again, brought style to the NFL sidelines. Andrews, 47, rocked a sleek leather trench coat cinched at her waist while reporting on the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks’ divisional playoff game held Saturday, January 17. The sports journalist completed her ensemble with a matching black turtleneck, trousers and pointy-toed pumps, alongside gold jewelry. For glam, Andrews wore a full beat and styled her signature blonde tresses in long, loose waves. As Andrews commentated the Seahawks’ 41-6 victory, fans took to social media to praise her chic look. Related: Erin Andrews Reveals New Details of Viral Fur…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in the alpine town of Davos, Switzerland, to lead the Nigerian delegation at the 56th Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), scheduled to be held from 19 to 23 January. The vice president arrived from Conakry, Guinea, where he represented President Bola Tinubu at the presidential inauguration of President Mamadi Doumbouya on Saturday. He was received on arrival by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yussuf Tuggar, the Minister of Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, and officials of the Nigerian mission in Switzerland. The 2026 WEF marks a milestone in Nigeria’s global economic…

Congratulations to the Academic Staff Union of Universities, all members of Nigerian academia, and the Nigerian government for finally renegotiating the conditions of service of academic staff in Nigerian universities after many years of failed government implementation of the original 2009 agreement. Maybe we can now begin to experience a return to normalcy in universities and an improvement in the quality of graduates produced. Effective January 1, 2026, the remuneration of all academic staff in federal universities will go up by 40 per cent. Core academic activities such as research, journal publications, conference participation, internet access, learned society membership, and…

In light of the recent incident where he was stripped and dragged to Oba of Benin’s palace over alleged disrespect, cerebral filmmaker, Don Pedro Obaseki, has announced his decision to seek redress through the courts. In December 2025, Mr Obaseki, a cousin of former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki, was attacked and stripped by youths who are said to be loyal to the Benin Traditional Council while he was playing football. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the attackers labelled him an ‘oghioba’ (enemy of the Oba) and forcibly dragged him to the Oba’s Palace. He was then forced to crawl on…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has charged officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army to remain professional, disciplined, and loyal to the ideals of service, honour, and sacrifice in their operations in 2026. Governor Otti gave the charge at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Barracks, Headquarters of the Nigerian Army 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Abia State, during the West African Social Activities (WASA) 2025 celebration. The Governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor of Abia State, Ikechukwu Emetu, praised the officers and soldiers of 14 Brigade for remaining steadfast in the discharge of their constitutional responsibilities in 2025. He noted that…

A pro-Atiku Abubakar group has officially expelled the son of the former vice president, Abba, who recently defected to the All Progressives Congress. Mai Bakari, convener of the Atiku Haske Organisation, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. This comes after Abba on Thursday defected to the ruling party, APC, after which he directed all coordinators and members of his political structure to immediately join the APC and mobilize support for Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda. Reacting, Bakari said the former vice president’s son has no locus in deciding for the group which party or candidate to support. According to the…

The atmosphere in Aladja in Udu Local Government Area is currently tense as the rivalry between the Aiyes Confraternity and Vikings Confraternity claimed one Saturday night after two were shot. The Aiyes boys were said to have attacked and shot one Israel Igho aka BTC who is believed to be a member of the Vikings Confraternity. One Moses Lucky who is not a member of any of the cult groups was shot by suspected members of the two cult groups. In an emergency meeting of the Aladja Community Council and a cross section of members of the community,the President-General of…

Ghanaian referee, Daniel Laryea, has admitted he was nervous before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations semi-final match between Morocco and Nigeria. Laryea revealed this while speaking to reporters after arriving at Accra Airport. He also denied favouring the host country during the game. Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after the game finished 0-0 in 120 minutes. Laryea said, “I’ve been to three AFCON tournaments, but this is the first time I’ve been in a semi-final. “So when coaches choose you for that game, they know your skills and what you can do. “But of course, you feel a…