Author: Damilola Olufemi

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…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has uploaded nearly all results from the Anambra State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal. As of 7:39 p.m. on Saturday, checks on the commission’s website indicated that results from 5,577 out of 5,718 polling units — representing about 97.5 percent — had been submitted. Eighteen candidates participated in the election, including 16 men and two women, drawn from various political parties. Among the leading contenders were the incumbent governor, Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA); Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC); and George Nnadubem Moghalu of the…

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Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, cast his vote on Saturday afternoon as the state’s governorship election got underway. The incumbent, running for a second term under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), arrived at Polling Unit 002 on Umuezeadigo Street in his hometown of Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, around 1:13 p.m. Ahead of the election, Soludo had encouraged residents to turn out massively, stressing that the poll offered citizens a crucial chance to determine the state’s direction. He described his re-election effort as both a divine assignment and a people-driven mandate, reflecting, in his words, “the collective aspiration of…

Some residents and commercial vehicle operators in Awka and Onitsha in Anambra on Saturday defied the restriction of movement order by the Police Command in the state. The restriction of movement was expected to take effect from midnight to 6.00 p.m. on Saturday. It was also expected to affect all roads within the state, including interstate highways. However, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observed that commercial vehicles were operating freely in some parts of Awka, the state capital, while commuters boarded the vehicles. The situation was the same from Ogidi Local Government Area to Nkpor junction. NAN also observed…

As Anambra State heads to the polls today, November 8, political tension and anticipation are at an all-time high. Major political parties including the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), All Progressives Congress (APC), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and others are fielding candidates with distinct backgrounds, promises, and visions for the state’s future. The 2025 Anambra governorship election represents more than a routine power contest. It is a referendum on governance, credibility, and citizen trust. Soludo’s re-election bid faces the twin challenge of voter fatigue and growing insecurity, while opposition candidates are positioning themselves as voices of renewal…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared Ambassador Dare Bejide, a former Nigerian envoy to Canada, as its governorship candidate for the June 20, 2026 election in Ekiti State. Bejide, who previously served as Secretary to the State Government, polled 15,466 votes to secure the party’s ticket, defeating four other contenders including Deputy Governor Professor Kolapo Olusola-Eleka  who came second with 12,003 votes in the direct primaries held across the 16 local government areas on Thursday. In a statement issued by the party’s State Publicity Secretary, Gboyega Aribisogan, other aspirants recorded the following votes: Barrister Femi Adegbite (9,141), Otunba Emmanuel…

The United States military has reportedly developed contingency plans for possible airstrikes in Nigeria, following an order from President Donald Trump directing the Pentagon to prepare an intervention to protect Christians from terrorist attacks. According to a report by The New York Times on Wednesday, the U.S. Africa Command has presented several operational options to the Department of War after Secretary Pete Hegseth requested plans in line with Trump’s instruction. Sources familiar with the discussions told the newspaper that the proposals were grouped into “heavy,” “medium,” and “light” categories, each reflecting different levels of U.S. military engagement in Nigeria. Under…

Commenting on Thursday via his X handle, Moore commended Trump for defending persecuted Christians, especially in Nigeria