Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, on Wednesday described the opposition as jobless, stressing that they are “lazying about.” Bwala made the remark while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, in reaction to the United States, US, President, Donald Trump’s letter to President Bola Tinubu. In the letter, Trump had lauded Tinubu for his decisive leadership in tackling terrorism and insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on Christian communities. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Trump conveyed the commendation in a letter dated July 6,…
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Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Isa Ashiru, has announced former three-term member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Irmiya Kantiok, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Ashiru, in a statement announcing the decision on Wednesday, described Kantiok as a seasoned legal practitioner and experienced legislator whose wealth of experience would strengthen the party’s quest to provide purposeful leadership for Kaduna State. Kantiok represented Zonkwa Constituency in the Kaduna State House of Assembly for three consecutive terms. Announcing his choice, Ashiru said, “Today, I…
Former senator Shehu Sani has criticised presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, over the engagement of a United States lobbying firm to circulate documents relating to President Bola Tinubu’s past US forfeiture case, describing the move as unconscionable and unpatriotic. Sani, in a post on his X handle on Wednesday, argued that involving foreign lobby groups to portray the President and his administration negatively before the US government could damage Nigeria’s international reputation and have adverse consequences for ordinary citizens. He warned that such actions could escalate global distrust of Nigerians and expose the country to…
The Allied People’s Movement (APM) has expressed confidence that its 2027 presidential candidate, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the next general election. The party made the claim in a statement issued on Wednesday by its National Publicity Secretary, Abubakar Yusuf, while reacting to recent remarks by Presidential spokesman Daniel Bwala, who reportedly described Makinde as inconsequential. According to the APM, the Presidency’s comments reflected growing concern over Makinde’s rising political profile ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Yusuf said the 2027 election would ultimately determine who was truly inconsequential in the race. “Rather…
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sodiq Abubakar Gombe, said the party secured a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja on Wednesday directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Dr Adebayo Ajala as the party’s sole candidate for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 8, 2026. He disclosed this during a briefing at the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday. According to him, the judgment of the Federal High Court in Abuja is a victory for the party’s leadership. He said the opposition party is awaiting the Certified True Copy (CTC)…
Daniel Bwala, President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, on Wednesday, disclosed strategies used by Boko Haram to recruit children. Bwala disclosed that whenever Boko Haram starts losing their members, they invade villages and kidnap children which they recruit. Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Bwala said: “When Boko Haram starts to lose their members they go to villages and carry children and take them to the bush and recruit them, these are the people you recruited against their will. “If something happens in the camp and they escape they come to Nigeria government, and they said they have…
Falconets striker Janet Akekoromowei has joined Portuguese champions Benfica, DAILY POST reports. Akekoromowei put pen to paper on a two-year contract with the option of another two years. The 18-year-old last played for Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, outfit Bayelsa Queens. The youngster was named Most Valuable Player In the 2024/25 season after scoring 13 goals in 19 matches for Nasarawa Amazons.. On the international scene, Akekoromowei was part of the Falconets side that participated in the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Colombia. She has also been capped at full international level by Nigeria. Transfer: Falconets striker seals…
The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerians that the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu-led administration will do all within its powers to ensure that the problem of insecurity currently confronting the country becomes a thing of the past. Akpabio gave the assurance on Wednesday while receiving, on a courtesy visit, members of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, led by its National President, Dr Lima Ahmed, at the National Assembly. A statement by the Special Assistant on Media to the President of the Senate, Jackson Udom, quoted Akpabio as saying: “On behalf of the Nigerian Senate, I welcome…
Adams has signed a contract with the Orange and Green until June 30, 2030.The Nigeria international registered 10 goals and four assists in 37 appearances for Sevilla. Adams revealed the reason behind his decision to move to Venice. “I chose to come here because I see the extraordinary project Venezia is building, and I want to contribute to writing a new chapter in its history,” he told the club’s official website. The 26-year-old previously played for Sogndal IL and Lillestrøm SK in Norway, as well as Montpellier in France. Transfer: Adams moves to Venezia on four-year deal
Kwara United have unveiled 16 new players for the 2026-27 season, DAILY POST reports.The Ilorin-based club retained only 14 players from the previous season. The Harmony Boys made the announcement during the unveiling ceremony on Wednesday at the club secretariat. The club chairman, Mr Kumbi Titiloye, said the signings were made to strengthen the squad following the departure of several players whose contracts expired. Among the newly recruited players are goalkeepers Stanley Victor from Kada City and Ouattara Khalifa from Alemas FC, Mali. The defenders are Ferinyaro Ali from Kada Warriors, Peace Dewan from Bendel Insurance, Ada Adamu from Barau…
