Three aggrieved candidates of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State have denied allegations that they are being sponsored to undermine the party’s governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami. The candidates, Abubakar Sadiq Sa’adu Fakai, Muhammad Umar and Nafiu Bello Shuwa, are challenging in court their alleged replacement after emerging as candidates from the party’s primaries. In a statement jointly signed on Saturday, the candidates described allegations that they were being sponsored to cause a crisis in the party as baseless. They also accused some party members of forging affidavits and other documents purportedly indicating that they had voluntarily withdrawn their candidacies.…
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Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has charged people of the South-East to ensure that they perform their civic duty on election day. Umahi warned voters in the South-East against playing football when they should be performing their civic duty. In a video circulating on social media, Umahi said voters who play football on election day might complain when bad leaders are elected into office. He said: “Let it not be during voting you are playing football. Then tomorrow you start to come and complain. It is not acceptable.” Umahi urged people of the South-East to…
The Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State Chapter, has urged Governor Uba Sani to take responsibility for the $350 million loan he championed, saying that blaming former Governor Nasir El-Rufai for N6.7 billion in monthly deductions is not a true reflection of good leadership. A statement issued by the state party chairman, Sir Edward Percy Masha, said, “The attention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kaduna State Chapter, has been drawn to the recent remarks by His Excellency, Governor Uba Sani, on Channels Television, where he attributed Kaduna State’s current burden of N6.7 billion in…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate in the August 15, 2026, Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory. Oyebamiji spoke on Saturday in Osogbo while addressing APC leaders, members and supporters on the outcome of the election and preparations for the 2027 general elections. The APC candidate also called on Governor Adeleke, as the state’s Chief Security Officer, to take immediate steps to end killings, harassment and intimidation of APC members and supporters. Oyebamiji expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his support before, during and after the governorship election, while commending former Governor…
A fresh family dispute has emerged among the sons of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai after Bashir El-Rufai publicly attacked his elder brother, Bello El-Rufai. Bello, who represents Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, was accused by Bashir of substance abuse, hypocrisy and betraying their family over the political disagreement between their father and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani. In a series of social media posts, Bashir made several harsh claims against his brother. He wrote: “I have a useless excuse for a brother, with his bony-ass face coated with an unknown white substance around his…
Haiti has called for the full deployment of the United Nations Security Council-backed Gang Suppression Force, GSF, to help Haitian authorities combat armed gangs and restore public safety. Pierre Ericq Pierre, Haiti’s Permanent Representative to the UN, made the call at an emergency Security Council meeting convened to discuss the latest developments in the Caribbean nation. Pierre condemned the recent massacre and hostage-taking in Kenscoff, describing the incidents as evidence of armed gangs’ “new capacity for violence and terror.” The diplomat, however, assured that Haiti’s security forces remained fully mobilised and on maximum alert to protect civilians, recover gang-held territory…
Victor Osimhen scored in Galatasaray’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Göztepe at RAMS Park on Saturday night. Göztepe stunned their hosts when they took the lead through Novatus Miroshi in the 16th minute. Colombia international Davinson Sánchez restored parity for Galatasaray three minutes after the half-hour mark. The hosts took the lead for the first time in the game five minutes before the hour mark through Gabriel Sara, with Osimhen providing the assist. Osimhen then netted Galatasaray’s third goal from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute. The Nigeria international has so far scored five goals in three league outings for the Yellow…
Nigerian Army troops have reportedly confronted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, and Boko Haram terrorists in an encounter captured on video. The footage, sighted online by DAILY POST on Saturday, shows troops travelling in a tracked armoured personnel carrier, APC, coming face-to-face with suspected terrorists riding in a Toyota Hilux pickup. The encounter appeared to have occurred in an area affected by the ongoing insurgency in North-East Nigeria, where security forces have continued operations against ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters. In the video, the military vehicle is seen holding its position as the Hilux pickup carrying the suspected…
Kelechi Iheanacho registered a goal and an assist as Bursaspor defeated Kayserispor 2-1 in Saturday’s Trendyol 1. Lig clash. Florent Hasani gave Kayserispor the lead from the penalty spot just after the half-hour mark. The hosts maintained the lead for the remainder of the first half. Iheanacho restored parity for Bursaspor from another penalty two minutes before the hour mark. The Nigeria international teed up Alperen Babacan for the visitors’ winning goal 13 minutes from time. The striker was replaced by Lewis Baker three minutes from time. The 29-year-old has now registered four goals and two assists in four league…
Enyimba technical adviser Emmanuel Deutsch says his side’s pre-season work will be put to the test when they face Niger Tornadoes in their matchday one fixture. The People’s Elephant will do battle with the Ikon Allah Boys at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on Sunday. Deutsch said the fans would have to wait to see the impact of the team’s preparations. “Now we should wait and see what it will give tomorrow,” Deutsch stated in a pre-match interview. “Because you can’t say, ‘I’m going to give a hundred per cent, I will do this, I will do that.’ “But having finished…
