Makinde, touted as a potential PDP presidential candidate in 2027, had stated in April that he possesses the capability to lead Nigeria.
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By Eniola Amadu Iraq is set to commission its first industrial-scale solar power plant in Karbala on Sunday as part of efforts to address the country’s decades-long electricity crisis marked by widespread blackouts despite vast oil and gas reserves. The project, located in al-Hur area of Karbala southwest of Baghdad, covers about 1,000 acres (400 hectares) of desert land and is lined with tens of thousands of solar panels. At full capacity, it is expected to produce 300 megawatts of electricity, making it the largest solar installation in the country so far, according to Iraqi media reports. Nasser Karim al-Sudani,…
By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State kicked off a statewide membership enrolment drive yesterday, aimed at bolstering its electoral prospects for the 2027 general elections. The launch, which coincided with the inauguration of the State Transition and Membership Drive Committee, signals the party’s determination to expand its influence in the state and nationwide. Speaking at the event, Gombe State ADC Chairman, Auwal Barde, called on residents to join the party to drive transformative change. “ADC is here to ensure development across the board. We call on residents of Gombe to join the party to make…
By Ismaeel Aleem The Kebbi State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a stern warning to members attempting to sabotage its upcoming congresses, scheduled for September 20 and 27, 2025, stating that such actions will face severe sanctions. The announcement was made by the party’s State Legal Adviser, Nura Bello, during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. Bello revealed that the PDP’s national leadership has established a Disciplinary Committee to address any members involved in anti-party activities or efforts to disrupt the congresses. READ ALSO: 2027: Kaduna PDP pushes for coalition to topple APC “Our party…
By Ismaeel Aleem The All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared confidence in securing victory in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that President Bola Tinubu’s achievements would overshadow any strategies employed by the opposition. Bala Ibrahim, APC’s Director of Publicity, made the statement in Abuja while reacting to recent political consultations by Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate. Ibrahim dismissed Obi’s latest engagements with political leaders, saying: “There is nothing new Obi is doing that he didn’t do in 2023 when he was defeated.” READ ALSO: Kwankwaso sets conditions for possible NNPP-APC merger He noted that Obi had previously courted…
By Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Ezekiel Nathaniel etched his name into the record books after winning bronze in the men’s 400m hurdles at the World Athletics Championships, following the dramatic disqualification of American favourite Rai Benjamin. The 21-year-old stormed to a time of 47.11 seconds, a blistering performance that not only secured third place but also set a new Nigerian national record. His feat makes him the country’s first-ever medallist in the 400m hurdles at the global stage. Athletics platform Making of Champions confirmed the development in a post on X, writing: “Huge drama in Tokyo! Rai Benjamin has been disqualified…
By: Boluwatife Kehinde The draw for the revamped UEFA Women’s Champions League (UWCL) group stage has been concluded, setting up a string of high-profile encounters for Europe’s elite clubs. England’s representatives—Arsenal, Chelsea, and debutants Manchester United—now know the challenges that await them on the continental stage. Making their first-ever appearance in the competition, Manchester United face a daunting task. Marc Skinner’s side has been placed in a formidable group featuring record champions Lyon, German heavyweights Wolfsburg, French giants Paris Saint-Germain, Italy’s Juventus, Norway’s Valarenga, and Spain’s Atletico Madrid. READ ALSO: Chelsea fall to Bayern in Champions League opener The draw hands…
Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, have suffered a sharp decline in the latest FIBA World Rankings, dropping 11 places to 53rd globally. The update, released by the sport’s world governing body, reflects the outcome of this summer’s international competitions, including the AfroBasket 2025 tournament in Angola. D’Tigers entered the rankings update with 297.8 points in March but now stand at 248.7, making them one of the biggest fallers alongside Morocco, Tunisia, Virgin Islands and Kosovo. On the continental ladder, the 2015 African champions slipped from sixth to eighth. READ ALSO: How D’Tigress won 7th FIBA AfroBasket title, bagged national…
Boluwatife Kehinde Nigeria’s Super Eagles have dropped out of Africa’s top five in the latest FIFA World Ranking, slipping one place to 45th in the world. Despite the setback, the three-time African champions remain above South Africa, who sit 55th on the global ladder. The decline follows Nigeria’s underwhelming showing during the recent international window, which dented their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification hopes. The Super Eagles edged Rwanda narrowly in Uyo but faltered against South Africa, settling for a draw that cost them vital points in both their World Cup campaign and continental standing. This…
