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The Obidient Movement has called for calm among its supporters following growing speculation about a possible political realignment involving Peter Obi and other opposition figures ahead of the next election cycle. In a statement released on Saturday via X, the group’s National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said Mr Obi is currently engaged in consultations with political […]
Team Nigeria’s mixed 4x100m relay squad has qualified for the final at the ongoing World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, after finishing fourth in their heat with a record-breaking performance. The Nigerian quartet of Favour Ashe, Jennifer Chukwuka-Obi, Chidera Ezeakor and Maria Thompson clocked 40.24 seconds to set a new African record. They progressed alongside […]
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday urged residents of Badagry to preserve the legacy of the late Akran of Badagry, De Wheno Aholu Menu Toyi I, describing the monarch as a symbol of unity, fairness and cultural heritage. The governor made the call during a funeral outing thanksgiving service held in honour of the […]
The “No. 9 curse” has become a haunting narrative in West London, where high-profile strikers wearing the iconic jersey have consistently struggled to replicate their previous form. From Fernando Torres and Alvaro Morata to the record-breaking return of Romelu Lukaku, a succession of world-class talents have found the weight of the shirt too heavy to […]
Public officials visiting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been urged to approach such engagements as opportunities for strategic learning rather than routine or ceremonial interactions, according to Convener of BAT Ideological Group, Bamidele Atoyebi. Atoyebi argued that visits to the Presidential Villa should not be reduced to “a mere social outing or a vacation in […]
The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, has endorsed the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA), describing it as part of a deliberate effort to end the long-standing neglect of the mining sector’s contributions to Nigeria’s economic growth. He noted that the initiative represents a fresh approach to spotlighting the sector’s role […]
A governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Bashir Omoloja Bolarinwa, has pledged to address insecurity and improve living standards if elected in the 2027 general elections. Mr Bolarinwa made the commitment on Saturday in Abuja while submitting his Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to party officials, formally entering the […]
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have rescued six women and children abducted by suspected Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Ngoshe village, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The rescue was disclosed in a statement on Friday night signed by the Media Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task […]
Residents of Okpanku community in Aninri Local Government Area of Enugu State have raised the alarm over alleged pollution of the Ivo River, accusing three mining companies operating in neighbouring Ebonyi State of endangering lives and livelihoods. The allegations have heightened concerns over environmental safety and public health, with residents calling for urgent […]
Dr. Femi Salami, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MinePro and Energy Ltd, has called for increased investment in Nigeria’s mining and metals sector, describing it as critical to unlocking sustainable infrastructure development and economic growth. Speaking as an advocate for responsible mining, Salami stressed that no country can build lasting infrastructure […]
