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Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has dumped the All Progressives Congress, APC, for the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP. DAILY POST reports that the defection followed his withdrawal from the APC governorship primary in Bauchi State, where he alleged irregularities and violations of the party’s guidelines. Announcing his resignation from the ruling party on Sunday, the lawmaker attributed his decision to what he described as lack of internal democracy, unfair treatment of members and growing disregard for the views of grassroots supporters. Buba said his exit from the APC came after wide consultations…
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed an attack by suspected bandits on the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the palace of the Emir of Yashikira in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. The development was disclosed in a statement signed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on May 25, 2026. According to the statement, the attackers launched the coordinated assault at about 2:00 am, setting part of the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting 10 persons during the operation. The police, however, stated that operatives on duty successfully repelled the attack on the divisional headquarters.…
The prize money for each team following the conclusion of the Premier League season has been revealed. Recall that the Premier League season officially ended on Sunday as Arsenal was crowned champions after finishing at the top of the league table ahead of second-position Manchester City. However, as reported by The Athletic, the Premier League will distribute over £3 billion to its 20 member clubs for the first time, up from £2.8 billion in each of the past three seasons. The report added that Arsenal is expected to take almost £200 million in total package for finishing top of the Premier League…
The leadership of the Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra has directed all churches across the South-East and parts of the South-South to conduct special memorial and thanksgiving services on Sunday, May 31, 2026. The group stated that the services are intended to honour and pay tribute to millions of people who lost their lives during the Nigerian-Biafran civil war. This directive forms part of the line-up of activities marking the 59th anniversary of the declaration of Biafra by the late General Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu on May 30, 1967. The National Director of Information for MASSOB,…
A 16-year-old prospective undergraduate, Divine Efe, narrowly escaped death after he was allegedly shot by an operative attached to an anti-cult security outfit in Oghara, Ethiope West Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at the Western Delta Junction in Ogharefe, where operatives mounted a stop-and-search operation. Divine, son of Dr. Victor Williams Efe of Delta Southern University, was said to be travelling in a Sienna vehicle with two others from Oghara to a neighbouring community to purchase food items when the incident happened. PUNCH Metro gathered that the vehicle was stopped by…
Edo Queens FC will on Monday take on Ghetto Tigers Queens FC in a President’s Federation Cup round of 32 encounter in Akure, Ondo State. Despite the surprises often associated with the competition, Edo Queens coach Moses Aduku and his players are determined to overcome their Lagos opponents and secure a place in the round of 16. For the Edo State government-backed side, the fixture also presents an opportunity to end their winless run in the Federation Cup, with the coaching crew expressing confidence in the team’s ability to rise to the occasion. The team believes maintaining confidence and delivering…
An active supply chain attack is targeting crypto and artificial intelligence developers in a bid to steal crypto, data or credentials, says the developer platform Socket.Socket said in a report on Sunday that it discovered the malware campaign, which it dubbed “TrapDoor,” on Friday, and the campaign has deployed more than 34 malicious packages and 384 related versions, with attackers repeatedly pushing new releases across ecosystems.TrapDoor targets crypto, decentralized finance, AI, and security developers, stealing wallet data, Secure Shell, or SSH keys, cloud credentials, GitHub tokens, browser extension data and API keys, Socket said.The malware also targets popular crypto wallets,…
Euphoria’s OG cast member broke their silence following their character’s gruesome onscreen death. “That was a cool way to go. Nate was someone who has made so many mistakes and made so many dark choices,” Jacob Elordi explained in a segment that aired after the Sunday, May 24, episode. “It’s cool to see it all come to what it’s come to.” Elordi recalled having to film in a coffin, adding, “My shoulders were touching the side and they couldn’t move my arms. Then they would drill the lid on it and it would get dark. It was really nice, actually.…
Calls for major corporate investment in the Nigeria Premier Football League resurfaced on Sunday after the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, declared that the domestic league has now developed enough structure and competitiveness to attract multi-billion naira sponsorship deals. Mr Olopade made the remarks in Lagos shortly after Rangers International secured the 2025/26 NPFL title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The title race went down to the final day, with Rivers United FC also defeating Katsina United 3-0 in Port Harcourt, but Rangers’ victory ensured the Flying…
Leicester City have confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo will leave the club following the expiration of his loan spell, as the former Premier League champions begin a major squad restructuring after their relegation to League One. The Foxes announced the development on Sunday in their official retained and released list, confirming the departure of several senior players alongside the return of multiple loanees to their parent clubs. Aribo, who spent the season at Leicester on loan from Southampton, is now expected to return to St Mary’s, where he still has a contract running until June 2026. In a statement…
