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… The legal battle threatens the party’s legitimacy … Internal fractures are deepening between states … The leadership tussle extends to Kano in the south-west Daud Olatunji Barely 24 hours after their high-profile defection to the Democratic Congress of Nigeria, former presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kano Rabiu state governor Musa Kwankwaso have been engulfed in a wave of …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The Debt Management Office (DMO) has unveiled its May 2026 Federal Government Savings Bond (FGN) offering, offering Nigerians investment options that offer returns of up to 14.525% per annum. Announced on Monday on behalf of the federal government, the offering is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the domestic debt market and encourage a savings culture …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday condemned an Iranian drone attack on commercial vessels linked to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a statement, described the incident as a “blatant violation” of United Nations Security Council resolutions that stressed freedom of navigation and prohibited …

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has reportedly endorsed former Rivers State Commissioner for Works, Alabo Dakorinama George Kelly, as his preferred candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Rivers State under the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Sources close to the matter said the decision followed a closed-door meeting held in Port Harcourt …

Nigeria head coach, José Peseiro has commended the efforts of the South African team despite beating them to qualify to the finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023. The Super Eagles won 4-2 on penalties after an entertaining 120 minutes of football ended 1-1 at the Stade de la Paix. According to José Peseiro, his players deserved to be in the …

By Ayo Kehinde The Makinde-backed faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has appointed Kabiru Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as chairman of a 13-member National Working Committee (NWC), following the ratification of his nomination at the party’s 103rd National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja. The decision was made on Monday during the NEC session alongside Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered Chidiebere Mark remanded in custody by the Department of State Services (DSS) following allegations that he made false claims about the Nigerian Army. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the remand order after Mark, who lives in Lot 88, Sabo Lugbe, Abuja, was sued for posting a viral video on his handle X (Justice …

There was outrage on Monday following allegations that soldiers of the Nigerian Army, 63rd Brigade, Asaba, assaulted a student of Delta State Polytechnic, Ogwashi-Uku, for refusing to join a cult group. The victim, identified simply as Francis, was said to have been brutalized on May 1 in Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State, after resisting attempts by alleged cultists to forcibly induct him …

By Victor Osula Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has established the Violent Crimes Response Unit in all states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, to address the increasing cases of serious crimes. The establishment of the new Violent Crime Response Unit is designed to serve as a strategic, specialized, rapid response strike …

Manchester United produced a superlative performance on Sunday to beat Liverpool 3-2 in one of the day’s English Premiership matches, and secure a place in next season’s Champions League. Manchester United midfielder Kobie Mainoo scored the winning goal in the 77th minute of Sunday’s drama at Old Trafford. United had taken the lead thanks to Cunha’s goal in the sixth …