Author: Damilola Olufemi

Court halts PDP national convention, bars INEC from monitoring exercise A Federal High Court in Abuja has again restrained the Peoples Democratic Party from holding its planned national convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Justice Peter Lifu, in a ruling on Tuesday, also stopped the Independent National Electoral Commission from supervising or recognising any outcome of the convention, where new national officers were to be elected. The decision followed a suit filed by former Jigawa State governor, Sule Lamido, who claimed he was denied the chance to obtain the nomination form for the national chairmanship…

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforce the total ban on the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and small-volume PET or glass bottles below 200ml by December 2025, in line with the recent directive of the Senate of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, disclosed that the action, ordered by the Nigerian Senate and endorsed by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, underscores the Agency’s statutory mandate to safeguard public health and protect vulnerable populations—particularly children, adolescents, and young adults—from harmful…

Lionel Messi has achieved another historic milestone in his illustrious career, becoming the first footballer in the modern era to record 400 assists across all competitions. The 38-year-old Argentine reached the landmark during Inter Miami’s 4–0 victory over Nashville SC on Sunday, where he set up teammate Allende Tadeo twice in quick succession in the 73rd and 76th minutes according to football journalist Fabrizio Romano. Messi’s latest feat highlights his enduring brilliance and influence on the game, even in the twilight of his career. Spanning nearly 20 years across FC Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, and now Inter Miami, Messi has cemented…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the  Anambra state governorship election held on Saturday. The incumbent recorded a dominant victory in the election, which took place across the state on Saturday. Soludo defeated the other challengers in the race in all 21 local government areas in Anambra. INEC Returning Officer, Edoma Omoregie, announced the final result at the collation centre in Awka, the state capital, on Sunday. Soludo polled 422,664 votes while Nicholas Ukachukwu trailed him in second place, earning 99,445 votes.

The Anambra State governorship election held on Saturday was marked by widespread reports of vote buying, operational hitches, and isolated incidents of unrest, despite the heavy deployment of security operatives across the state. Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi described the scale of vote trading as a product of bad governance, saying that the practice undermines the nation’s democracy. “It is sad that bad governance is fuelling vote buying and selling,” Obi said after casting his vote at Polling Unit 019 in Agulu, Anaocha Local Government Area. “For an unemployed youth who sells his vote for ₦30,000, what will…

American congressman Riley Moore has cautioned the Nigerian government against downplaying President Donald Trump’s readiness to intervene over the persistent killings of Christians in the country. In a statement posted on his X handle on Saturday, Moore said President Trump would not hesitate to act decisively if the violence continues. “Do not test President Trump’s resolve – he is serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore warned. The lawmaker also appealed to Nigerian authorities to collaborate with the United States in addressing the crisis. “I am asking the Nigerian government to do the right thing and…

Former Borno State governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, has refuted reports alleging that he accused Vice-President Kashim Shettima of founding the terrorist group Boko Haram. Sheriff described the claim as “false, malicious, and dangerous.” The report, which resurfaced online in recent days, quoted Sheriff as allegedly saying, “It’s not me; it’s Shettima who created Boko Haram.” In a statement released on Saturday, the former lawmaker dismissed the story as a “complete fabrication” intended to mislead Nigerians and incite political tension. “The said story is a complete fabrication, devoid of truth, and a deliberate attempt to mislead the public, malign the person…

Novak Djokovic secured the 101st title of his illustrious career on Saturday after rallying from a set down to defeat Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the final of the ATP tournament in Athens. The victory places the 38-year-old Serb among an elite group of players with over 100 titles, joining Roger Federer, who has 103, and record-holder Jimmy Connors with 109. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, also became the oldest ATP champion since Australia’s Ken Rosewall, who lifted a title in Hong Kong at age 43 back in 1977. The Athens triumph marks Djokovic’s second title of…

The Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has dismissed any possibility of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar becoming Nigeria’s president, saying destiny is not on his side. Akiolu, who spoke during a media parley at his Iga Iduganran Palace to mark his 82nd birthday and 22 years on the throne, said President Bola Tinubu’s emergence was an act of divine will. “The future belongs to God. But let me say it plainly: former Vice President Atiku Abubakar will never be President of Nigeria. Tinubu is compassionate and visionary. Who would have believed he’d become president? He presented his certificate to me…