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Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced a temporary break from music, suspending shows and public appearances for 60 days to focus on political mobilization in Osun State. The singer revealed his decision at an event in Ede, where a youth campaign committee was inaugurated ahead of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election bid. Davido, whose real name is David Adeleke, has been appointed …

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Joseph Tegbe as Minister of Power. This follows its success in screening the film at the plenary session. During extensive deliberations conducted by the Senate Committee of the Whole, the lawmakers noted that installed electricity generation in Nigeria exceeds 13,000MW but actual supply rarely exceeds 4,500MW as transmission and distribution systems remain weak. In his …

A political group, Yayi Progressives Movement (YPM) has announced a donation of one billion naira and 27 branded buses in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidential re-election bid. Donations made at the official inauguration of the group in Abeokuta are also in support of Senator Olamilekan Solomon Adeola’s candidacy for governor of Ogun State. Speaking at the event, the …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) said Hon. Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye as the consensus candidate for the Ifo/Ewekoro federal constituency ahead of the next election cycle, in a development party that stakeholders have described as the result of extensive internal consultations and negotiations. Adeleye’s emergence was reportedly achieved through a process anchored on dialogue, reconciliation and consensus building among party leaders, …

The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Wednesday, set its May 18 decision on a lawsuit regarding the indefinite suspension of Senator Ireti Kingibe by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The ADC branch in Wuse Ward has appealed to the court to uphold the lawmaker’s suspension for misconduct. Kingibe, who represents the Federal Capital Territory in the Senate, was suspended indefinitely …

The Tanimu Turaki-led Interim National Working Committee (INWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Wednesday rejected the recognition of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, as the party’s national leader. The faction also stated that the minister could not do anything about the ongoing sale of nomination forms and expressions of interest for the 2027 election. INWC National …

Ondo police bust suspected trafficking ring and rescue 13-year-old at Owena checkpoint Nigeria’s police force has dismantled a sophisticated fraud syndicate that diverted more than ₦713.9 million from 15 customer bank accounts, arresting two suspects and launching a manhunt for a third. The police’s Special Anti-Fraud Unit has made the breakthrough following a complaint from a financial institution regarding unauthorized …

By Abayomi Ademola Players have threatened to boycott the French Open if concerns over prize money distribution are not addressed, with world number one Aryna Sabalenka warning that drastic measures may be necessary. Coco Gauff also backed the possibility of a boycott, intensifying tensions between Roland Garros players and organizers. The dispute centers on how revenue is shared, even though …

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed Friday for the hearing of the lawsuit filed by members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC),! Nafiu-Bala Gombe defied the party leadership. Bala-Gombe and member of the House of Representatives, Leke Abejide, in separate lawsuits asked the court to stop former Senate President, David Mark and former Governor of …

Ousmane Dembele scored an early goal in the second leg on Wednesday to help Paris Saint Germain beat Bayern Munich on aggregate in their UEFA Champions League semi-final clash. Leading 5-4 from the first leg in Paris, the defending champions extended their lead with a third-minute goal at the Allianz Arena. However, the hosts equalized through Harry Kane, but despite …