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Former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has met with the party’s candidates from Benue State ahead of forthcoming elections. The development was disclosed in a post shared on the official page of Kwankwaso’s media aide, Hon. Saifullahi Hassan. According to the post, the delegation comprised the NDC governorship candidate, senatorial candidates, House of Representatives candidates and State House of Assembly candidates from Benue State. The candidates paid a visit to Kwankwaso at his residence in Maitama, Abuja, where discussions centred on party unity, grassroots mobilisation and preparations for the elections. “The visit provided an opportunity for fruitful discussions on…
Kwara State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspects involved in a violent attack that left two people dead and about 10 buildings destroyed in Ilesha Baruba, Baruten Local Government Area of the state. The development was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on May 31, 2026. According to the statement, the incident began after a clash between an unidentified Fulani man and an Islamic scholar, Mohammed Ilyasu, during which both men sustained machete injuries. The police said Ilyasu was confirmed dead on arrival at a hospital, while the other man later died while…
Legendary Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, criticized Arsenal’s style of football in a text message to the president of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaifi. L’Equipe reports that the SMS was sent after PSG defeated the Gunners via a penalty shoot-out in Saturday’s Champions League final. Ferguson also told Al-Khelaifi that his team “deserved” to retain their title. “Nasser, this is Alex Ferguson. Well done, it was a tough night for you, but you played against a boring team that did nothing but defend,” Ferguson reportedly said in the text message. “Enjoy your holidays, you deserve it.” During his stint in charge…
Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, has assured Nigerians of President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to making the country safe for all citizens, saying Nigeria will soon overcome its security challenges. Tinubu, who described the cases of kidnappings, banditry and killings in parts of the country as disheartening, said a lot of efforts were ongoing to further secure the country and stamp out criminality, but these efforts could not be divulged publicly. Mrs Tinubu spoke in Ado Ekiti on Saturday, during her engagement with Ekiti State traditional rulers, as part of her one-day working visit to the state. Her comment was in…
It was a tragic scene when a 16-year-old boy drowned in a river while swimming with friends in the Ogoloma community in the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State on Saturday. The deceased, Miebaka Koko, was said to have gone swimming with three of his friends at Derock Waterside in Ogoloma when he was suddenly swept away by a strong current. According to eyewitnesses, the victim’s friends were said to have quickly run out of the water to seek help after realising that he was in distress. Speaking to journalists on Sunday, the Sector Commander of the Civilian Joint…
When responding to a highly critical issue, one must diligently examine the subject in its entirety, understand the concept, and avoid presenting self-serving interpretations or, at best, a position detached from reality. Therefore, I will not dwell excessively on Mr Sola Ajisafe’s rather dramatic intervention, which appears to contribute more to attention-seeking rhetoric than to substantive policy discourse. More importantly, it is difficult to attach serious weight to lectures on accountability from an individual who, in a bid to create a misleading narrative, blatantly suggested that a Senior Advocate of Nigeria appeared in defence of an accused person before a…
The All Progressives Congress has defended the economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu, saying Nigerians have reasons to be optimistic about the country’s future because of improvements recorded since the administration came into office in 2023. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, Felix Morka said the state of the nation had changed significantly under Tinubu’s leadership. “I think that Nigerians have every reason to feel more confident about their country and, therefore, more hopeful about the future, because the state of affairs in this country as of 2023 compared to today…
The Suzuki Across 2026 has been launched into the Nigerian automobile market, with CFAO Mobility Nigeria handling its distribution. A statement from the firm on Sunday stated that the hybrid sport utility vehicle, designed for fuel efficiency, durability, and performance on varied road conditions, is positioned for drivers seeking lower running costs amid rising fuel prices. Suzuki by CFAO Mobility Nigeria officially introduced the 2026 Suzuki Across as a hybrid SUV aimed at redefining premium mobility for Nigerian motorists. “The vehicle combines Suzuki’s SHVS Mild Hybrid technology with ALLGRIP all-wheel-drive capability, alongside comfort features and practical design suited for urban…
Trabzonspor striker Paul Onuachu has won the Süper Lig Goal of the Season award for the 2025/26 campaign with his stunning strike against Fatih Karagümrük on September 27, 2025, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian forward’s spectacular bicycle kick in Trabzonspor’s 4-2 victory during the Week Seven fixture earned him the award ahead of Beşiktaş midfielder Orkun Kökçü and Fenerbahçe forward Marco Asensio. Onuachu got on the end of a cross from Wagner Pina before producing an acrobatic overhead kick that beat goalkeeper Ivo Grbić. “You chose, he won. The winner of the most beautiful goal of the 2025/26 Trendyol…
Once upon a time, Microsoft had to write off $900 million betting an Arm-based Nvidia chip could power its first flagship Windows portable, the original Microsoft Surface. But today, it’s trying again. Microsoft and Nvidia have just announced the Surface Laptop Ultra, a computer with a new Arm-based Nvidia chip at its core.There’s a lot we don’t know about the 15-inch Surface Laptop Ultra, such as its final specs or the foggiest idea of what it might cost. But Microsoft is promising it’s the most powerful Surface, period: “This is the most powerful thing we’ve ever made,” Microsoft Surface boss…
