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By Ismaeel Aleem Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has signed into law the Local Council Development Areas (Creation and Administration) Bill, establishing 13 new Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state. The reform expands Gombe’s administrative structure from the existing 11 Local Government Areas (LGAs) to 24 units, marking what the governor described as a “historic moment” in the state’s democratic journey. Speaking at the signing ceremony in the government house yesterday, Yahaya said the initiative was designed to correct long-standing structural imbalances. READ ALSO: Ex-Gombe gov candidate Bala declares himself ADC national chair He noted that despite the state’s…

By Eniola Amadu The UK government has detained more than 100 people who crossed the Channel in small boats under its new “one in, one out” immigration scheme, designed to return irregular migrants to France. So far, no one has been admitted to Britain through the official safe route system, fuelling growing frustration among migrants in Calais who say their applications remain unanswered. According to officials, the reciprocal arrangement means new arrivals will only be processed once returns begin “in the coming weeks”. Until then, those detained will be held in immigration centres. READ ALSO: UK Government Weighs Crackdown on Pub…

By Eniola Amadu  At least three people have been killed and 10 others injured after Typhoon Kajiki swept across Vietnam. Officials warned of continued heavy rainfall that could trigger flooding and landslides in several regions. According to a government statement, the storm damaged nearly 7,000 homes, engulfed 28,800 hectares of rice fields, and uprooted 18,000 trees. READ ALSO: Over 500,000 ordered to evacuate as typhoon advances towards Vietnam  It also toppled 331 electricity poles, cutting power across multiple provinces, including Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Thai Nguyen, and Phu Tho. Meanwhile, in the capital Hanoi, torrential rain flooded major streets,…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Ekiti State House of Assembly has restated its commitment to good governance and sustainable development, rejecting claims that it merely serves as a “rubber stamp” for the executive. In a statement released yesterday, the Assembly stressed that its members were elected to advance progress rather than engage in political squabbles or distractions. The declaration comes against the backdrop of heightened political friction in the state, following accusations from a 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship hopeful, who alleged that Governor Biodun Oyebanji was stifling opposition within the party and intimidating party leaders to consolidate power ahead…

By Ismaeel Aleem In a bold declaration amid escalating political tensions in Rivers State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikwerre Local Government Area has vowed to retire former governors Rotimi Amaechi and Celestine Omehia from active politics following the 2027 general elections. This statement underscored the deepening rifts within the state’s political landscape, where old alliances are fracturing and new battle lines are being drawn ahead of crucial polls. Obinna Ekem, the Director-General of the Ikwerre APC Campaign Organisation, made the announcement during the grand finale of a rally in Omagwa community yesterday. READ ALSO: “You’ve failed yourselves, party, citizens”-…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde  Morocco and Senegal are gearing up for a highly anticipated clash in the semifinals of the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024, taking place in the vibrant city of Kampala, Uganda. This matchup marks the first time these two powerhouse teams will face each other in this prestigious tournament, with a coveted spot in the final up for grabs. This match is noteworthy as it features the reigning champions and winners of the past three editions of the tournament. READ ALSO: Libya pulls out of CHAN 2024 Morocco has established itself as a formidable force, having claimed the CHAN…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Rasheedat Ajibade, the captain of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has signed a two-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain Féminin, with an option for an extension. This decision marks Ajibade’s departure from Atlético Madrid, where she spent a successful period. The 25-year-old forward has been a free agent since parting ways with Atlético Madrid in June, during which time she garnered interest from various clubs across Europe and the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) in the United States. According to reports emerging from France, only the final formalities remain for Ajibade’s transfer to be completed. READ ALSO: Ajibade, Plumptre make WAFCON…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that 1,379,342 Nigerians completed online pre-registration for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise within just one week, between 18 and 24 August 2025. The milestone coincides with the official commencement of in-person registration today, 25 August, across INEC’s 811 state and local government offices nationwide. In a statement issued by Sam Olumekun, INEC’s National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, the breakdown of online registrants shows a near gender balance: 661,846 males (47.96%) and 717,856 females (52.04%). READ ALSO: INEC raises concern over 360,000 uncollected PVCs…

By Ismaeel Aleem The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Forum has criticised governors of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for convening a political meeting in the state on Saturday, 23 August, only days after a series of violent attacks left dozens dead, injured, or kidnapped. The forum branded the gathering as “insensitive” and a flagrant disregard for the victims of Zamfara’s worsening security crisis. READ ALSO: “You’ve failed yourselves, party, citizens” – APC to PDP govs In a statement issued on Monday, 25 August, the group’s publicity secretary, Muhammed Ibrahim, expressed outrage at the timing and…

By: Boluwatife Kehinde  Nigeria’s men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, ended their 2025 FIBA AfroBasket campaign with a respectable fifth-place finish, demonstrating resilience, teamwork, and flashes of brilliance throughout the tournament. They closed out the competition with three wins and one defeat. The team opened their campaign with a convincing 76–59 victory over Madagascar, setting an encouraging tone for the rest of the tournament. READ ALSO: One-armed basketball player makes women’s Division III history Building on this momentum, they went on to secure back-to-back wins, underlining their competitive edge and growing confidence. A standout moment came in their emphatic 87–66 triumph over Tunisia,…