Ghana has officially halted all boxing activities following the heartbreaking death of professional super-middleweight boxer Ernest “Bahubali” Akushey
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The warning comes amid escalating tensions within the Jigawa APC, with factions loyal to Namadi and former Governor and current Minister of Defence Muhammad Abubakar openly clashing.
Tinubu’s engagements in Lagos and Imo are expected to reinforce his government’s agenda of economic recovery and cultural preservation.
By Ismaeel Aleem The Obidient Movement has strongly criticised the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for its ultimatum directing opposition coalition members, including Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, to resign from their respective parties and formally join the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections. The movement described the directive as being in bad faith and reaffirmed that Obi is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president. Speaking in Abuja, Tanko Yunusa, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, responded to the ADC’s position, which was announced by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, following a caucus meeting attended by prominent…
By Ismaeel Aleem Former All Progressives Congress (APC) National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, has stated that Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso could rejoin the APC, but only if he adheres strictly to the party’s constitutional rules. Speaking to BBC Hausa, Ganduje emphasised that the APC would not offer special treatment to returning members, adding that politicians who previously left must face the consequences of their decisions. In 2011, Kwankwaso was re-elected governor of Kano state and went on to join the APC in 2014. In 2015, Kwankwaso unsuccessfully contested the presidential primaries nomination under the opposition of the APC but lost to Muhammadu…
By Ismaeel Aleem President Bola Tinubu on Friday declared that Nigeria’s economy has “turned the corner” during his address at the coronation of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, in Ibadan, Oyo State. Tinubu attributed the success of his administration’s economic reforms, initiated over two years ago, to the resilience and support of Nigerians. He assured citizens they would soon reap the benefits of these reforms, stating, “There is now light at the end of the tunnel.” READ ALSO: Tinubu attends coronation of Ladoja as 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland The President, who described the occasion as a personal homecoming, praised Oba…
By Eniola Amadu Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized Western countries that have recently recognized Palestinian statehood, saying such decisions send the wrong signal amid Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas. Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, Netanyahu said the recognition announced this week by France, Britain, Australia, Canada and others came less than two years after Hamas-led militants killed about 1,200 people in Israel during their October 7, 2023 attack. “The message that this recognition sends is that violence pays,” Netanyahu said. READ ALSO: UK, Canada, Australia recognise Palestinian state amid Gaza war He described the…
By Ismaeel Aleem The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has distanced itself from a misleading statement circulating on social media, falsely attributed to the party regarding the ongoing situation in Palestine. The clarification was made public on Friday by Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of ADC, through a post on his official X account. Abdullahi addressed concerns over a story that risked being misinterpreted as the ADC’s official position on the Palestinian issue. “The attention of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has been drawn to a story in circulation which may be construed as the party’s position on the issue…
By Boluwatife Kehinde Manchester United coach, Ruben Amorim has acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his team, suggesting that the most effective strategy is to approach each match as if it is the final opportunity to secure a victory. As the Red Devils take a trip to Brentford on Saturday, the team is aiming for consecutive Premier League wins for the first time during Amorim’s challenging 10-month tenure. Currently positioned 11th in the league, United comes into this match following a 2-1 home victory against Chelsea, which alleviated some pressure on the manager after a difficult start to the season. READ ALSO: Amorim…
By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah For every reason, they say, there is a why. And so is the case of homecomings in December in Nigeria. December in Nigeria is more than a month—it is a heartbeat. For many Nigerians living abroad, Dirty December is considered a season of return: a ritual of homecomings, reunions, and cultural rediscovery. As the year closes, the pull of family, tradition, and celebration becomes irresistible. Beyond the warmth of hugs at the airport and the smell of jollof rice simmering in family kitchens, recent figures reveal that this seasonal migration carries profound economic and social weight. In…
