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Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Monday tackled the African Democratic Congress, ADC, spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi over his criticism of President Bola Tinubu’s latest trip to Europe, stressing that “Nigeria is not governed from a village square.” Spokesman of the party, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, said when faced with serious governance, strategic leadership, and results-driven diplomacy, the ADC predictably resorted to “noise, misinformation, and pedestrian politics.” In a statement he signed, Oladejo said: “In an interconnected world, serious leadership entails constant engagement with global partners, investors, development institutions, and strategic allies. President Tinubu’s Europe trip is firmly…
The Gombe State Police Command has revealed gunmen have killed two people and kidnapped six others in Pindiga town, Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State. The attack happened in the early hours of Sunday, December 28, 2025, at about 3:30 a.m. Confirming the incident, the police spokesman in Gombe State, DSP Buhari Abdullahi said the armed men first entered a house along the Pindiga–Kashere Road, where they shot Yusuf Mohammed, 31, and Faiza Mohammed, 28. They also took away a 16-year-old girl, Zainab Mohammed Yusuf. The two people who were shot were rushed to the Cottage Hospital in Pindiga,…
At least three countries have been eliminated from the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco after failing to register a single point in the group stage so far. The three countries are Botswana, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Despite having one final game to play in the group stage fixtures this week, the aforementioned countries will pack their bags and leave Morocco irrespective of the outcome of their last group stage matches. Botswana is currently in the bottom position in Group D with zero points after suffering consecutive defeats in their opening two matches. They were beaten 3–0…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors has warned that the country may soon face another nationwide shutdown of medical services, following the Federal Government’s failure to honour a Memorandum of Understanding previously signed with the association. In an urgent appeal to senior medical professionals and respected elders, posted on X on Sunday and titled “Urgent Appeal to Avert a Looming Nationwide NARD Strike (TICS 2.0),” NARD Secretary-General, Dr Shuaibu Ibrahim, cautioned that the nation was on the brink of a total and indefinite comprehensive strike. The association said the strike would be the inevitable result of the Federal Ministry of…
Operatives of the Department of State Services have arrested two suspected kidnappers linked to the 2023 abduction and killing of a neurology professor, Ekanem Philip-Ephraim, in Cross River State. Philip-Ephraim was abducted on July 13, 2023, at her office in Calabar, Cross River State, and was later confirmed killed by her abductors. According to the then Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association in Cross River State, Dr Felix Archibong, the kidnappers disguised themselves as patients and, while she was attending to them, brought out weapons and whisked her away at about 7:15 p.m. Her abduction led the state chapter of…
A former federal lawmaker, Chief Sam Onuigbo, has expressed strong optimism about the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. He said this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday during his family thanksgiving at St Paul’s Methodist Church, Obuohia Obi-Ibere, in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State. Onuigbo said his conviction was based on the fact that the president had taken far-reaching decisions focused on repositioning the country for prosperity, growth and security. [minor grammatical tightening] Onuigbo, who represents the South-East on the Governing Board of the North East Development Commission, admitted that the country was facing some…
The final round of group-stage matches at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2025 begins on Monday, with qualification still open for most teams as the race for the knockout stage intensifies. According to the Confederation of African Football, only three teams — Egypt, Nigeria and Algeria — have secured places in the Round of 16 after winning their first two matches, leaving the remaining slots to be decided over the final set of group fixtures. CAF stated that the closing matches will determine not only the top two teams in each group, who qualify automatically, but also…
Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships. We receive compensation when you click on a link and make a purchase. Learn more! Jessica Alba takes her Sunday wind-down routine very seriously, incorporating a multi-step skincare routine and meditation. To enhance the self-care aspect of her meditation, she weaves a very specific item into the practice: Under-eye masks. But she doesn’t use just any masks — she swears by the 111Skin Cryo De-Puffing Eye Masks. In a recent Instagram post, Alba showed her followers the little details of her evening routine. She takes extra time to enhance her meditation with the cooling eye…
No fewer than three people lost their lives following a clash on Saturday between security operatives and suspected drug peddlers at Koraman Nayalle, Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters in Katsina metropolis. The incident was said to have begun when security operatives attempted to arrest one of the peddlers, called Uzairu, popularly known as ‘Kuda’ and confiscated his mobile phone and suspected illicit drugs. As Kuda mobilised his friends to retrieve his phone from the operatives, the situation escalated into chaos, during which he was shot, and later confirmed dead. The confrontation sparked anger and unrest in the area, causing the violence to…
Nigeria’s 3–2 win over Tunisia at the Africa Cup of Nations in Fès was another statement night for the Super Eagles; attacking brilliance, qualification secured, and momentum firmly on their side. But while the goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman stole the headlines, attention also turned to the other end of the pitch, where Stanley Nwabali endured a demanding evening between the posts. The Chippa United goalkeeper cut a concerned figure late in the game, visibly discomforted after conceding twice as Tunisia pushed relentlessly. Post-match, Nwabali addressed the goals conceded, an injury scare, and the tight-knit spirit…
