Politics

APC one-party agenda will fail, PDP aspirant insists

A Peoples Democratic Party presidential aspirant, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has warned that any attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress to turn Nigeria into a one-party state will fail. In a statement issued in Lagos, Olawepo-Hashim accused the APC of using defections and political pressure to weaken opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. He said

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Tinubu’s reforms beginning to yield results – Daniel

Former Ogun State Governor and Senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has said Nigeria is gradually recovering from its economic challenges under President Bola Tinubu. Speaking at a thanksgiving programme in Ogun State, Daniel stated that though the reforms introduced by the Federal Government were painful, they were necessary to stabilise the economy. He noted

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Politics

Otti says 2027 re-election bid unstoppable

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has declared that his chances of winning a second term in office in 2027 are unstoppable. He made the statement while responding to criticisms from opposition figures, including former governor Orji Kalu. Otti said his administration remains focused on delivering quality governance rather than engaging in political distractions. According to

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Sports

Super Falcons to Discover WAFCON 2026 Group Opponents Today

Nigeria’s Super Falcons are set to learn their group stage opponents for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) later this week. The official draw is scheduled for Thursday, 15 January 2026, and will determine the teams the defending champions will face in Morocco. The 2026 WAFCON tournament will feature 16 national teams from

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Sports

Goalkeeper Nwabali Laments Super Eagles’ Loss

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali expressed deep frustration after Nigeria’s semi-final defeat to Morocco. In post-match comments, Nwabali described the outcome as a bitter disappointment, noting that the team had worked hard but fell short in the shootout. He lamented that Nigeria has once again come close to an AFCON final without success and vowed

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Sports

Coach Chelle Admits Morocco Deserved Victory

Following Nigeria’s elimination, Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle admitted that Morocco deserved to win and progress to the AFCON final. Speaking after the match, Chelle praised Morocco for their tactical discipline and composure during the penalty shootout. Chelle acknowledged that while Nigeria showed commitment and effort throughout the 120 minutes of play, Morocco’s ability

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Sports

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles Knocked Out by Morocco on Penalties

Nigeria’s Super Eagles were eliminated from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after a tense semi-final clash against host nation Morocco ended in a 0-0 draw and went to a penalty shootout. Morocco prevailed 4-2, ending Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the final. The match, held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, was tightly

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Bonny Jetty Operators Warn of Livelihood Crisis After Bonny–Bodo Road Commissioning

Boat owners and operators at the Bonny Jetty on Bonny Island have raised alarms over the threat to their livelihoods following the commissioning of the Bonny–Bodo Road. According to the operators, the opening of the road has led to a sharp decline in the number of passengers using sea transport, leaving many boat drivers and

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Rivers PDP Rejects Rainbow Coalition, Vows to Remain Dominant Ahead of 2027 Elections

The Rivers State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed discussions around the so-called Rainbow Coalition proposed under the “Renewed Hope Agenda” by the FCT Minister. In a statement jointly signed by the state PDP Caretaker Committee Chairman, Ogbam Ojima, and Secretary, Baribeful Nkor, the party reaffirmed that Rivers State has been a

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Politics

Rivers YPP Rejects Claims of Backing Tinubu, Distances Itself from Fake Spokesperson

The Young Progressive Party (YPP) in Rivers State has denied being part of any political parties supporting the re-election of President Bola Tinubu under the so-called Rainbow Coalition led by the FCT Minister aligned with former Governor Nyesom Wike. In a statement, Rivers State YPP Chairman, Dr. Danagogo Wenike-Briggs, described the claims as “laughable, baseless,

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