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A Catholic priest of the Diocese of Gboko, Benue,Rev. Fr. David Golodzo has been suspended from the exercise of sacred ministry over prolonged and unauthorized absence from duty. A document bearing the official letterhead of the Catholic Diocese of Gboko and dated September 4, 2025, indicated that the decision was taken by the Bishop of Gboko Archdiocese, Most Rev. William Avenya. According to the letter addressed to Rev. Fr. Golodzo, the priest was assigned to serve at St. Edward Parish, Uga, as an Associate Priest but allegedly absconded from his place of assignment for extended periods without the required permission…

Members of the Kano State House of Assembly have unanimously endorsed the State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf planned decisions to decamp to the All Progressives Congress, APC, believing that remaining in NNPP that is already facing huge legal backlash is highly dangerous. The assembly members recalled the painful political experience of Zamfara State, where the Governor lost out for not having a party, saying it was the key reason behind their support for Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s proposed exit from the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP). The legislators argue that the unresolved leadership crisis and multiple court cases rocking…

Plateau State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has strongly condemned what it describes as the ethnic profiling of Fulani herdsmen in the state as aggressors whenever there are violent attacks in local communities. Chairman of MACBAN in the state, Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, who made the lamentation during a press parley in Jos on Thursday, said the accusations and skewed reportage by the media in the state have made the natives see Fulani herders as enemies and have continuously staged attacks on them where many herders and their cows have been killed but no media…

Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola Badmus, known as Portable has criticised his colleague, Mavo, describing him as “untalented.” Speaking in a video broadcast via his social media page, Portable alleged that the Shakabulizzy crooner relies heavily on auto-tune to make music. Sharing a clip of Mavo’s live performance, the Zazu hitmaker claimed that judging by the performance, he isn’t a talented musician. Portable also claimed that his signees were more talented than Mavo. He said, “Mavo uses auto-tune. I’ve been seeing some celebrities associating and collaborating with you. You now went to do a live band. Is that how to perform?…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has urged his team to stay focused on Marrakech, training sessions, and their next game against Algeria in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle’s side will tackle the Desert Foxes in the AFCON last-8 on Saturday evening in Marrakech. Nigeria recently secured a victory over Mozambique in their previous AFCON encounter, while Algeria triumphed against DR Congo. “I prefer to remain focused now on Marrakech, and there is a game to play, and after the game we can think about our accommodation,” Chelle said via Yahoo Sports. “The story starts in Marrakech, so…

The Pharaohs of Egypt national team captain, Mohamed Salah, has dismissed suggestions that the Pharaohs are among the favourites for the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, stressing that his side remain focused on progressing step by step. This is detailed in a  Friday statement obtained from the CAF website. Chasing a record-extending eighth AFCON title, Egypt secured a place in the quarter-finals following a hard-fought 3–1 extra-time victory over Benin. Salah led by example once again, scoring Egypt’s decisive third goal on Monday night to take his tally to three goals in three matches at the tournament. Despite…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man for criminal intimidation, assault, and raping his eight-year-old biological daughter. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, on Thursday said the suspect lured the minor into a bathroom where he forcefully had his way with her. Habib explained that “on 31/12/2025 one Baffa’ji Muhammed ‘m’ reported at the Divisional Police Headquarters, Alkaleri, that on 30/12/2025 at about 1830 hrs, one Baffa’ji Abba ‘m’, aged 28 yrs (same address as the complainant), lured his biological daughter (name withheld), aged 8 yrs, into a bathroom and forcefully had carnal knowledge of…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained his decision to withdraw a defamation suit against Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and other pending legal actions, describing the move as a deliberate choice rooted in moral authority, faith, and the demands of legislative leadership. Akpabio made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Eseme Eyiboh. The statement partly read, “In a political culture where litigation has become an extension of reputation management, this was no minor gesture. Akpabio had been unapologetic about defending his name through the courts. “The law, in his hands,…

The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi, on Monday charged officers of the Customs Intelligence Unit to place intelligence at the centre of their professional conduct. This is even as he advised that no modern security or revenue operation can succeed without timely, credible and well-applied intelligence. According to a Wednesday statement by the National Public Relations Officer of the service, Abdullahi Maiwada, a Deputy Comptroller of Customs, the CGC gave the charge during the opening ceremony of the training programme at the Nigeria Customs Command and Staff College in Gwagwalada, Abuja. Adeniyi described the training programme as…

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Ghanaian forward Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth, completing the deal on a long-term contract. In a statement on their website on Friday, the Premier League club announced that the 26-year-old had signed a five-and-a-half-year deal, which will keep him at the Etihad Stadium until 2031. “Manchester City are delighted to confirm the signing of Antoine Semenyo from AFC Bournemouth. The 26-year-old has penned a five-and-a-half-year deal, which will see him stay at the Etihad Stadium through to 2031,” the club said. Semenyo arrives after an impressive rise in the Premier League, having developed…