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By Ismaeel Aleem  Romanus Egbuladike, the first interim chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imo State, has labelled the coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu as a distraction and a plan “dead on arrival.” Egbuladike argued that the coalition lacks structure and inclusivity, rendering it ineffective. Recalling the successful 2013 merger of five political parties that formed the APC and ousted the Peoples Democratic Party after 16 years, Egbuladike questioned the timing and motives of the current coalition. READ ALSO: 2027: Melaye declares PDP ‘dead and buried,’ backs ADC to unseat APC “Tinubu has only spent two years…

By Eniola Amadu A US federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, calling the move unlawful and unprecedented. In a ruling delivered in Washington, Judge Jia Cobb, appointed by former President Joe Biden, granted Cook a preliminary injunction, ensuring she remains in office while the case continues. Cobb said the president had not shown that Cook had failed in her duties or acted against the public interest. READ ALSO: Epstein scrapbook photo links Trump to $22,500 ‘sale’ claim “President Trump has not identified anything related to Cook’s conduct or job performance as…

By Ismaeel Aleem The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced that more governors are expected to defect to the ruling party in support of President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid. Speaking through the Deputy National Chairman (South), Chief Emma Eneukwu, at the 12th Expanded Stakeholders’ Meeting of the Bayelsa State chapter in Yenagoa on Tuesday, Yilwatda revealed that the APC had formally endorsed Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the upcoming election. He attributed the anticipated defections to Tinubu’s governance style and performance, which he said had already attracted several high-profile opposition…

Head coach Eric Chelle refused to criticise his players after the result, instead praising their resilience in what he described as a difficult away tie.

‎Former South Africa international goalkeeper, Itumeleng Khune, has sparked debate after questioning the legitimacy of Calvin Bassey’s equaliser in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Bafana Bafana during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match on Tuesday.

By Sakariyah, Ridwanullah In Nigeria, marriage is often treated as a cultural badge of honour, a marker of stability and maturity. However, the reverse is true for public figures. For them, the pressure to marry is amplified by the constant gaze of fans and the media. While some stars rush into unions that later unravel, others have chosen to stay single, either deliberately or by circumstance. For these celebrities, their personal choices are a blend of independence, career focus, and private battles, reflecting the wider conversation in Nigeria about whether marriage must be the ultimate measure of success. Below are…

But in Abuja (Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory), the story is different. The city, with its clean boulevards, rocky hills, and cosmopolitan energy, has carved a niche as a calmer but no less exciting hub for December fun.

By Ismaeel Aleem The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Nigerian Senate to immediately reinstate Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central, following the expiration of her six-month suspension. The call comes amid growing controversy over the Senate’s refusal to allow her to resume legislative duties, citing a pending Court of Appeal case. READ ALSO: SERAP urges Tinubu to withdraw DSS threat against X over Sowore’s tweet Akpoti-Uduaghan was suspended in March 2025 after a heated exchange with Akpabio over a seating arrangement in the Senate chamber. She challenged the suspension at the Federal…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Galatasaray have confirmed that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has sustained moderate ankle ligament damage while on international duty with the Super Eagles. The 26-year-old forward was forced off in the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 World Cup qualifying win over Rwanda in Uyo on Saturday after a heavy challenge. He was replaced by Cyriel Dessers and has since been ruled out of the Super Eagles’ next crucial qualifier against South Africa in Bloemfontein. READ ALSO: Siasia explains why Rwandan players targeted Victor Osimhen in Nigeria’s win Following his return to Istanbul for further tests, Galatasaray announced on their…

By Boluwatife Kehinde Nottingham Forest have named Ange Postecoglou as their new head coach following the dismissal of Nuno Espírito Santo. The Australian manager has signed a contract running until June 2027, with all legal formalities now complete. He has already reported to Forest’s training ground to begin work. Espírito Santo, who earned a contract extension earlier this summer after guiding Forest to Europa League qualification, admitted in August that his relationship with co-owner Evangelos Marinakis was “not the same” and “not so good as it was last season.” READ ALSO:Nottingham Forest lose appeal against £750,000 fine for social media…