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By Ismaeel Aleem Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has declared that former President Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure outshines the records of the late President Muhammadu Buhari and incumbent Bola Tinubu. Speaking on Arise Television on Tuesday, George defended Jonathan’s presidency while addressing speculation about his potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential election. George dismissed comparisons between Jonathan’s administration (2010–2015) and those of Buhari (2015–2023) and Tinubu (2023–present), urging respect for the will of Nigerians. “Jonathan’s period cannot be compared to Buhari’s or Tinubu’s era,” he stated, pointing to worsening economic conditions under the All…

By Eniola Amadu The United States (US) has begun deporting hundreds of Iranian nationals as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown, with the first group expected to arrive in Tehran this week, officials from both countries confirmed. A US official, speaking anonymously, said about 400 Iranians were targeted for deportation, including individuals with criminal convictions and others who entered the country illegally. The first chartered flight carrying 120 Iranians departed from Louisiana on Monday and was scheduled to transit through Qatar before continuing to Iran. The move reflects an unusual instance of coordination between Washington and Tehran, despite strained…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Zamfara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the Presidency of targeting former President Goodluck Jonathan to deflect attention from the failures of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement issued in Gusau on Tuesday, PDP State Chairman Hon. Jamilu Magayaki described the Presidency’s criticism, voiced by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, as a sign of growing anxiety within the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the opposition’s strengthening position ahead of the 2027 general elections. Magayaki argued that the APC’s focus on Jonathan, prompted by Professor Jerry Gana’s claim that he will contest under…

By Ismaeel Aleem The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to cancel the 65th Independence Anniversary parade, describing it as evidence of a growing disconnect between President Bola Tinubu’s administration and Nigerians. The parade, scheduled for 1 October in Abuja, was cancelled on Monday, though other anniversary events will proceed as planned, according to a government press release. Abdullahi argued that the parade is a symbolic occasion that should not have been abandoned. “This independence celebration is a remarkable milestone, an opportunity to project Nigeria globally and inspire public…

By Jeremiah Aminu  Among numerous social vices plaguing the societal stability of Nigeria, the predatory practices of digital lending platforms stand as a pressing problem worsening the economic state of Nigerians within the country. These loan platforms, which tend to serve as a last resort for cash-strapped Nigerians, trap them in an unending cycle of strangling debts through deception, exploitation, intimidation, and defamation. Notably, this vice unfolds through certain unethical practices. At the initial stage, these loan platforms begin with calls (even at odd hours) to remind borrowers of their unpaid debts. Afterwards, if the loan remains unpaid, they bombard…

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By Eniola Amadu A Chinese national has been convicted in what British authorities describe as the world’s single largest bitcoin seizure, valued at more than £5 billion ($6.7 billion). Zhimin Qian, also known as Yadi Zhang, pleaded guilty at Southwark Crown Court, London, to illegally acquiring and possessing cryptocurrency linked to a vast scam in China. According to the Metropolitan Police, Qian, 47, masterminded a fraudulent scheme between 2014 and 2017 that deceived more than 128,000 victims. She funnelled the proceeds into bitcoin, amassing a total of 61,000 bitcoins that were later confiscated by UK authorities. Detective Sergeant Isabella Grotto,…

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Afghanistan has been plunged into a nationwide communications shutdown after the Taliban government ordered the suspension of telecommunications services, weeks after beginning to cut fibre-optic internet connections.

Amidst this turmoil, South Africa’s national team is resolutely focused on upcoming challenges as they prepare to secure victories against Lesotho and Zimbabwe, both matches scheduled for October.