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Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress, has formally waived the mandatory screening exercise for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 presidential primaries, declaring him automatically cleared under the authority of its National Working Committee. The decision was reached at the NWC’s 188th meeting, held on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the party’s…
Manchester United midfielder Casemiro has publicly confirmed that his time at Old Trafford is drawing to a close, stating clearly that he has no intention of extending his stay at the club beyond his current contract. The Brazilian international made the declaration in an interview with ESPN, where he reflected candidly on his years in…
Real Madrid are heading into Sunday’s El Clasico against Barcelona carrying more than tactical anxiety. Reports emerging from the club’s Valdebebas training complex point to a squad navigating internal tensions at one of the most critical moments of their season. Two separate incidents, both involving senior figures within the squad, have reportedly unsettled the…
Nigeria’s commercial banking sector generated combined gross earnings of N18.2tn in the 2025 financial year, a figure that underscores the industry’s enduring revenue strength even as profitability weakened considerably across several major institutions. Audited financial statements from leading banks reveal a sector navigating a delicate tension between impressive top line growth and shrinking bottom…
Afrobeats superstar Davido, whose full name is David Adeleke, has moved beyond passive support to become an active participant in the governorship re-election campaign of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, signalling a deepening intersection between celebrity influence and electoral politics ahead of the August ballot. In posts shared across his social media pages, the…
A Federal High Court in Kaduna has authorised former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai to receive dental and eye treatment outside custodial facilities, even as a separate application seeking easier bail conditions awaits the court’s decision. Justice Rilwan Aikawa, who presided over proceedings on Wednesday, granted the medical access request following an application by…
Senator David Mark, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, has openly acknowledged that the departure of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso from the party carries political weight, while maintaining that it does not threaten the party’s long-term survival. Mark made the…
The resignation of Chris Nwosu as Anambra State chairman of the African Democratic Congress has deepened concerns about the party’s stability, coming barely weeks after former presidential candidate Peter Obi departed from the ADC and triggering what analysts describe as a ripple effect across party structures in the South-East. Nwosu, who had only recently…
Weeks after being declared the winner of a high-profile celebrity boxing contest against street-hop artiste Portable, popular online comedian Carter Efe says he is yet to receive his ₦50 million prize money — and his patience, by his own account, is wearing thin. In a video circulated across social media platforms, Carter Efe publicly…
United States President Donald Trump has issued a direct ultimatum to Tehran, demanding Iran accept a framework agreement to end hostilities or face a renewed American bombing campaign at a “much higher level and intensity.” The threat, delivered Wednesday on his Truth Social platform, marks the latest in a series of abrupt policy reversals…
