BREAKING: I’ll Take Tough Decisions, Bring In More PDP Govs — New APC Chair
The new Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Nentawe Yilwatda, has vowed to take tough decisions in his position as the leader of the ruling party. Yilwatda stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme hours after he emerged as APC chair in Abuja. The new APC chairman said he would invest in legwork…
Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Nentawe Replaces Ganduje As APC Chairman
The National Executive Committee, NEC, of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has appointed Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Prof. Nentawe Yiltwada, as National Chairman of the party. Yiltwada replaces Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on June 27. Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum PGF, Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state, made the nomination. READ ALSO: Abandon…
Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dead At 71
Hulk Hogan, the iconic face of professional wrestling in the 1980s who parlayed his prowess in the ring into an acting career, has died at the age of 71, US media reported Thursday. Hogan — a Hall of Fame talent known for his towering 6’7″ (two-meter) physique, bandana and distinctive blond handlebar mustache — died…
Abandon Sinking Ship, Coalition Of Confusion, Tinubu Woos Opposition
Bola Tinubu on Thursday threw a jab at the opposition coalition floated on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the coalition as one of confusion. Tinubu stated this at the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja where the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe…
Tinubu Govt Neglects The North, Develops Southern Nigeria-Kwankwaso
The strongman of Kano politics, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for what he described as the neglect of the northern region of Nigeria and the concentration of the nation’s resources on developing the southern part of the country where the president comes from. “Let me advise the Federal Government on the…
PDP NEC Meeting Ends, Party Fixes Convention For November
The National Executive Council meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ended, with the party fixing its national elective convention for November 2025. At the meeting which held in Abuja on Thursday, the party fixed November 15 and 16, 2025 for the convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. “NEC approved the year 2025…
Ex-Man Utd Striker Hernandez Fined For Sexism
Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has been fined and warned about his future conduct after making sexist remarks on social media. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said the 37-year-old, now with Liga MX side Chivas, made a series of statements “promoting sexist stereotypes that are considered media violence and go against gender equality in…
Isak Wants To Explore Move Away From Newcastle
Alexander Isak wants to explore his options for a move away from Newcastle this summer after missing the pre-season tour of Asia. Newcastle have selected a 30-man squad but said the Sweden striker “misses out with a minor thigh injury”. It is understood that some of Europe’s top clubs have been aware that Isak has…
Nigeria Officially Bids To Host Formula 1 Grand Prix In Abuja
Nigeria has officially joined the race to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja., which would make it the first African country to host such an event in over three decades. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, he described the move as a bold step…
Court Orders Police To Pay #EndSars Protesters ₦10m For Rights Violation
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to pay ₦10 million in damages to some #EndSARS protesters for the violation of their fundamental rights. Justice Musa Kakaki, in his decision, held that the applicant/protesters were unjustly harassed and their constitutional rights were…