Former Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas Producing Areas, Sir Kenny Okolugbo, has slammed the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, over the latter’s promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. DAILY POST reports that Atiku’s position on the subsidy had sparked widespread debate, with members of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, accusing him of planning to return the country to corruption. Reacting in a video shared on his official X handle on Wednesday, Okolugbo alleged that Atiku’s promise was politically motivated, stressing that the move was aimed at securing votes ahead…
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The Labour Party, LP, has recorded another major boost in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State following the defection of over 1,000 members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, All Progressives Congress, APC, African Democratic Congress, ADC, and other political parties. The latest mass defection took place in Orokam District on Wednesday and came amid a wave of political realignments across Ogbadibo, comprising Orokam, Owukpa and Otukpa districts, ahead of the 2027 general election. The defectors, comprising political stakeholders, community leaders and supporters, were formally received into the Labour Party during a ceremony attended by leaders of the party at the…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to publicly explain what he meant by his July 29 comment that all is fair in politics, saying his silence over recent political threats could send the wrong message. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said the President should personally distance himself from statements that appear to intimidate voters and call members of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to order. The party’s demand follows reports that the chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Danjuma…
The Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission (ANSIEC) says there will be no automatic victory for any chairmanship candidate in Saturday, August 29, 2026, local government elections, even where only one candidate is contesting a chairmanship seat. Addressing journalists on Wednesday at a pre-election briefing at the commission’s secretariat in Awka, ANSIEC Commissioner for Information and Publicity, Sir Tony Chinedu, said sole candidates must still secure the required majority of “Yes” votes to be declared winners. He explained that where two or more candidates are contesting a chairmanship position, the election would proceed through the normal voting process, with the candidate who polls the highest…
Opeyemi Azeez has been appointed the new head coach of Nigeria National League, NNL, side Beyond Limits. Azeez replaced Olumide Ajibolade, who recently left the club for Remo Stars. The young tactician previously served as an assistant coach with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Sporting Lagos. Azeez was part of the coaching crew that secured promotion for Sporting Lagos last season. Sporting Lagos also won the 2025-26 NNL title. Azeez will be tasked with the responsibility of grooming talent and securing promotion to the top flight next season. NNL: Beyond Limits name Opeyemi Azeez as head coach
Shooting Stars have completed the signing of midfielder Francis Saviour ahead of the new campaign. Saviour joined the Oluyole Warriors from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Crown FC. The midfielder signed a one-year contract with the Ibadan-based club. Saviour is expected to add more depth to the team in the new season. He will have a chance of playing in the CAF Confederation Cup next season. Shooting Stars will kick-start their 2026-27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, campaign with a clash against Inter Lagos in Ibadan on Sunday, August 30. NPFL: Shooting Stars sign Francis Saviour from Crown FC
Troops of Sector 8, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), have arrested two suspected herders following an alleged attack on residents harvesting crops in Sabon Layi village, Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The incident occurred at about 1:30 pm on Monday, August 24, 2026, according to a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. Makama said the troops, deployed in Sabon Layi under Operation Hard Knock, responded to a distress call reporting an attack allegedly carried out by Fulani herders. On arriving at the scene, the troops found an elderly woman who had sustained injuries during the incident.…
The invisible voice in the Big Brother Naija reality show house, Biggie, also known as Big Brother, has sent Flora on a gambit mission. Speaking with Flora on Wednesday, Big Brother told her to do everything to make Aikou fall in love with her. Big Brother said: “You must make Aikou believe that your feelings are real. Find the right moment to get closer to him. “Show your interest and build enough of a connection to make him believe that you are developing romantic feelings for him. “Remember, you must not reveal that this is a gambit mission. Aikou must believe…
Abia Angels have announced the indefinite suspension of their team manager, Juliana Ohia, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, outfit announced the suspension on Wednesday. Abia Angels said the suspension would remain in place until further notice. All clubs, players, stakeholders and members of the public were advised to desist from engaging with Ohia in any business or representation on behalf of Abia Angels. The Umuahia side did not state the reason for the decision in the announcement. Abia Angels said further directives regarding team operations would be communicated in due course. NWFL: Abia Angels suspend team manager…
The Berger lay-by in Lagos State, originally designed as a temporary stopping point for vehicles, has gradually transformed into a bustling commercial hub, with traders selling food, drinks, clothing, phone accessories and other items. While the development has provided a source of livelihood for the traders and offered commuters convenient access to goods and services, Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-traders-turn-berger-lay-by-into-roadside-market/
