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Former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Edward Onoja, has declared that he is no longer attached to his former principal and ex-Governor of the state, Yahaya Bello. According to him, since the end of their administration in Kogi State, he has chosen to step back and create space for himself. Speaking on Saturday during an interview on MiC On Podcast, Onoja said his focus is now on supporting the incumbent Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo and pleasing his new principal, President Bola Tinubu, as a Board member of the South-East Development Commission (SEDC). “I am free, looking forward to greater…

Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko, has downplayed concerns raised by world record holder Tobi Amusan over the quality of kits supplied to Nigerian athletes at the ongoing 2025 World Championships in Tokyo. Amusan had earlier criticised the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), alleging that the country’s representatives were given poorly packaged gear in nylon bags, unlike other nations, which presented their athletes’ kits in branded suitcases. She also pointed out that despite officials collecting shoe sizes, no footwear was included in the distribution. Reacting during an interview on Channels Television on Monday, September 15, Dikko insisted…

World record holder, Tobi Amusan, on Monday, secured silver in the women’s 100m hurdles at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. Amusan stormed to a time of 12.29 seconds, finishing behind Switzerland’s Ditaji Kambundji, who claimed gold with a new national record. Her performance marked Nigeria’s first medal at the championship and reaffirmed her status as one of the most consistent hurdlers in global athletics. The bronze medal went to Grace Stark of the United States, who clocked 12.34 seconds, while her compatriot Masai Russell narrowly missed the podium, placing fourth in 12.44 seconds. Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska…

The Lagos State Police Command has appointed Superintendent of Police (SP) Abimbola Adebisi as its new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO). Naija News reports that this appointment was disclosed on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on his social media handle. She takes over from Acting PPRO Babaseyi Oluseyi, who assumed the role after Benjamin Hundeyin was appointed Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) on September 4, 2025. Adebisi holds a BA (Ed) in English Language and Literature from Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun State. She also obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Peace…

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit seeking to sack its interim leadership headed by former Senate President, David Mark. In a preliminary objection filed on Monday, the party, through its counsel Shuaibu Aruwa (SAN), argued that the case instituted by a former Deputy National Chairman of the party, Nafiu Bala Gombe, was filed in bad faith. Describing the suit as an abuse of judicial process, the ADC maintained that the matter bordered on its internal affairs and was therefore non-justiciable. Naija News reports that Aruwa told the court, “We…

One of the 15 domestic workers of former Nigerian First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who has been standing trial for over five years on allegations of stealing expensive jewellery, has died after a prolonged illness. The deceased, identified as Sahabi Liman, had been on bail for three years after his health deteriorated while in custody at the Okaka Correctional Centre, Yenagoa. A prison officer confirmed his death to Sahara Reporters on Monday, saying, “One of Patience Jonathan’s workers, Sahabi Liman, who was on bail, has passed away. It was the sickness he had been battling with before he was granted bail.”…

Despite recent happenings in the political setting, President Bola Tinubu will not drop Vice President Kashim Shettima as his running mate for the 2027 presidential elections. A source who spoke on the matter assured that Tinubu and Shettima would fly a joint ticket in 2027 just as they did in the 2023 elections. The assurance was given by an insider from the Aso Rock Presidential Villa who spoke to ThisDay and dismissed rumours that President Tinubu has plans to drop Shettima for the 2027 elections. Naija News reports that he added that there is no fear about the political future…

The palace of the Alaafin of Oyo has dismissed rumours suggesting that a new Chief Imam has been appointed for the ancient town. In a statement on Monday, the Director of Media and Publicity to the Alaafin, Bode Durojaiye, urged Muslim faithful and residents to remain calm, noting that the selection process was still ongoing and subject to wider consultations. He described the speculations making the rounds as unfounded. “The attention of the Alaafin’s Palace has been drawn to wild speculations milling round that a new Chief Imam has been appointed for Oyo. The good people of Oyo and members…

World record holder and defending champion Tobi Amusan has powered her way into yet another global final, winning her semifinal heat in the women’s 100m hurdles at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. Tobi Amusan clocked an impressive 12.36 seconds (-0.2) to secure first place, ahead of Nadine Visser of the Netherlands (12.45s) and Poland’s Pia Skrzyszowska (12.51s). Her performance once again reaffirmed her reputation as one of the fiercest competitors in the hurdles, as she now prepares for the highly anticipated final. However, Amusan’s remarkable run comes against the backdrop of a brewing storm within Nigerian athletics. Just…

Renowned gospel music and worship minister Jaymz Manuel has released a powerful new single titled “Restorer,” a heartfelt song of hope, renewal, and divine restoration for all who have experienced loss, delay, or brokenness. Inspired by the scripture Joel 2:25 — “I will restore to you the years that the locust has eaten” — “Restorer” is more than just music; it is a declaration of faith, a prophetic sound reminding believers that God redeems lost time and makes all things new. The song opens with an intimate solo, delivered from God’s perspective, assuring His children of His unfailing power to…