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Popular broadcaster, Oriyomi Hamzat, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the Accord in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Abdulraman Muhammed, the party’s National Deputy Secretary announced Mr Hamzat as the authentic candidate in a video posted on X after the conclusion of the party’s governorship primary on Tuesday. “Three aspirants bought our party’s governorship form. We screened out two of them, and we found Oriyomi AbdulRahmon Hamzat as the authentic candidate and the one who won his own primaries,” the official said while presenting certificate of clearance to the broadcaster. The declaration did not disclose the…

Veteran Nollywood actress Patience Ozokwor has joined football legend Jay-Jay Okocha and Super Eagles stars Samuel Chukwueze and Tolu Arokodare in Nike’s latest Nigeria-inspired campaign created in collaboration with British-Nigerian artist Olaolu Slawn. The campaign, unveiled as part of Nike’s “Homecoming” and X2 ’26 collaboration series, celebrates Nigerian culture, football heritage, fashion, and street creativity through a bold lifestyle collection inspired by the Super Eagles identity. Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, appeared in a series of campaign visuals modelling pieces from the collection alongside current and former Nigerian football stars. The actress’s inclusion has generated excitement online, with many…

The Nigerian Ports Authority, NPA, has disclosed that no fewer than 43 vessels carrying petroleum products, food supplies and other cargoes are scheduled to arrive at the Apapa Port, Lekki Deep Sea Port and Tincan Island Port in Lagos. According to the NPA’s Daily Shipping Position released on Tuesday, the vessels are expected to berth at the ports between May 26 and June 6. The authority explained that eight of the incoming ships are laden with containers conveying various categories of goods, while the remaining 35 vessels are expected with cargoes including fresh fish, petrol, general cargo, bulk wheat, aviation…

The Court of Appeal sitting in Yola on Tuesday affirmed Ibrahim Sadiq Dasin as chairman of the Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The Appeal Court held that, contrary to the ruling of a lower court earlier this month, the state congress of the ADC held in April 2026 which produced Dasin and other members of his executive committee was valid. Delivering its ruling on Tuesday, the appellate court granted the appeal of the committee that conducted the congress and, consequently, invalidated the verdict of the lower court which nullified the congress in the state. The Court…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday arraigned a man, Salifu Olije Mustapha, before the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Kubwa, Abuja, for allegedly posing as an operative of the anti-graft agency and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. Mustapha was brought before Justice A.I. Akobi on a four-count charge bordering on impersonation and misrepresentation. According to the EFCC, the defendant allegedly presented himself as an officer of the Commission and took part in activities aimed at deceiving and extorting members of the public. One of the charges against him reads: “That you, Salifu Olije Mustapha sometime in…

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named his starting line-up for tonight’s Unity Cup semi-final encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe. Wrexham’s Arthur Okonkwo will start in goal ahead of Francis Uzoho. Enugu Rangers duo Chibueze Oputa and Obinna Ogbuke will occupy the full-back positions. Igbo Ogbu will pair with the Trabzonspor defender at centre-back. In midfield, Chelle picked former Golden Eaglets captain Samson Tijani, Tochukwu Nnadi and Alhassan Yusuf. Terem Moffi will lead the attack and will be supported by Femi Azeez and Philip Otele. Super Eagles XI vs Zimbabwe Okonkwo Oputa Igboke Ogbu Nwaiwu Nnadi Tijani Yusuf…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has transferred former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja following a court order for him to begin serving a 75-year prison term for money laundering. Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja, issued the directive on Tuesday after the EFCC presented the convict in court. EFCC disclosed this in a statement posted on its X handle. According to the anti-graft agency, the court also entertained a consequential application seeking the forfeiture of five additional properties allegedly linked to the former minister. Recall that Mamman was…

The Edo State Police Command have arrested three suspected kidnappers in Jattu, Edo North, following intelligence-led operations linked to a recent abduction case in the area. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said in a statement on Tuesday that the arrest followed credible information and coordinated action by police operatives and the Edo State Security Corps. According to the statement, “The Edo State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, has recorded another breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes in the State.” It explained that one of the suspects was…

A faction of the Peoples Democratic Party led by Abdulrahman Mohammed has announced former Cross River State governorship candidate, Senator Sandy Onor, as its consensus presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The announcement was made on Tuesday by the Chairman of the PDP Presidential Primaries Collation Committee and former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, during the collation and presentation of the party’s presidential primary results at the Wadata Plaza in Abuja. Members of the collation committee said the process followed consultations and voice votes conducted among party members across the states. Senator Onor emerged as the sole presidential aspirant…

Barcelona women’s star Alexia Putellas will leave the Catalan giants at the end of her contract this summer bringing a “perfect story” to a close, she said Tuesday. “The eternal captain will close the curtain on her career as a Barca player after 14 years with the first team,” said Barcelona in a statement. The two-time Ballon d’Or winner, 32, helped Barca claim a fourth Champions League title on Saturday as they beat Lyon in Oslo, completing a quadruple. “I’ve always said that you can’t defend this shirt (only) halfway, and I understand that I have given everything I have,”…