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After a mostly consensual agreement, the All Progressives Congress (APC) now has its National Working Committee (NWC) ahead of primaries that will produce candidates for various positions in the 2027 presidential election and other elections. FULL LIST OF THE NEW APC NATIONAL WORKING COMMITTEE (NWC) National President – ​​Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda National Vice President (North) – Ali Bukar Dalori National …

For Caster Semenya, the new Olympic rules are not about providing clarity and protecting women’s sport, but giving in to political and discriminatory pressure. After fighting with athletics leaders over her own gender eligibility, the two-time Olympic champion is gearing up for a new showdown with the International Olympic Committee. “If we have to say women should stop taking part …

Vladimir Putin has asked oligarchs to contribute to Russia’s budget to stabilize the country’s finances as he continues the war in Ukraine, according to Russian media. The Russian President held a closed-door meeting with leading businessmen on Thursday, Bell online outlets reported. Mr Putin discussed military funding and the continuation of the war, Bell wrote, citing unnamed sources. The war …

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has applauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as a leader with “sight and vision”. Speaking at the 2026 National Convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday evening, Akpabio said what attracts everyone to the party is the good governance provided by the Tinubu administration. Akpabio told the party president and delegates gathered at Eagle Square …

…Calls for collective responsibility and inclusive governance A leading aspirant in the Ogun State governorship race in 2027, Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, has called for unity, courage and collective responsibility among residents of the state as they celebrate this year’s Lisabi Day. In a goodwill message to the people of Ogun State, Obasanjo said the annual celebration remains a powerful reminder …

A humpback whale stranded in shallow waters off the northern coast of Germany has been freed by rescuers. The whale had been stranded for several days on Timmendorfer Strand, a popular resort town on the Baltic Sea coastline, and several rescue efforts were underway amid fears the marine mammal would die. Dr Stephanie Gross, from the Institute of Terrestrial and …

A friend of a gang rape victim who died by euthanasia showed up at a Spanish hospital an hour before her death, hoping to convince her to live. Warning: This article contains disturbing content. Noelia Castillo Ramos, 25, died due to euthanasia at the Barcelona care facility where he lives on Thursday evening. She was raped twice, once by her …

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has approved a six-month extension of the tenure of its caretaker committees in Ekiti and Osun states, as part of efforts to strengthen party structures and ensure stability. The decision was made at the APC National Convention following a motion put forward by the Vice President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin. Barau described the extension …

Dubai was hit by flooding overnight after “torrential rain” hit several cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), prompting officials to issue a warning. Dramatic image posted online by Dubai Media Office and other lightning struck the 829m/2,722ft Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. Authorities in the UAE activated emergency measures and issued safety alerts across the country, Gulf News …

Here are the top ten stories from across the country 1. Deputy Governor of Kano resigns The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has resigned from his post. The deputy governor’s media aide, Ibrahim Shuaibu, confirmed the news to journalists on Friday in Kano.Read more 2. PDP Crisis: The Turaki-led faction heads to the Supreme Court The National …