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Borno Governor Zulum Denies Plans to Defect to ADC, Reaffirms Loyalty to APC Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has debunked reports claiming he plans to lead five other governors in defecting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, Governor Zulum described the rumours as “baseless…
A chieftain of the PDP has warned Atiku Abubakar and other party members who have joined the ADC coalition without formally leaving the PDP, stating that they “can’t serve two masters.” He argued that the ADC coalition cannot become a strong opposition platform like the PDP, claiming it lacks both strategy and concept. The PDP…
Afghanistan’s government announced on Thursday that Russia has become the first country to officially recognise its rule, describing the move as a “brave decision.” The Taliban returned to power in 2021 after toppling the foreign-backed government and have since imposed a strict interpretation of Islamic law. They have been actively seeking formal international recognition and…
President Bola Tinubu has described former Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai as a legend who “wrote his name in gold” in the sporting history of Nigeria and Africa. Tinubu said the late footballer’s legacy would continue to live on in the hearts of Nigerians and football lovers around the world. The President also highlighted Rufai’s…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticised former Transport Minister Rotimi Amaechi over his alliance with the opposition coalition aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. “Because you have left office, you are angry. You said Nigerians are angry. You want to come back to power; you…
Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey was charged on Friday with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault following complaints by three women, UK police have confirmed. According to a statement by the Metropolitan Police, the charges against the 32-year-old Ghana international relate to alleged offences that occurred between 2021 and 2022 and…
Beninese global music icon and multi-Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has been named as one of the recipients of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for 2026, becoming the first African artist in history to receive the honour. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, placing the five-time Grammy winner alongside international…
Beninese global music icon and multi-Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo has been named as one of the recipients of a Hollywood Walk of Fame star for 2026, becoming the first African artist in history to receive the honour. The announcement was made by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, placing the five-time Grammy winner alongside international…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said that President Bola Tinubu’s administration inherited a fragile economy that was on the verge of collapse. Wike made the statement on Friday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where he dismissed claims that the Tinubu administration had damaged the nation’s economy….
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged the Federal Government to release the report of the forensic audit conducted on the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC). Wike made the appeal on Friday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, while discussing the performance of former Rivers State governor Rotimi…