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target=_blank>Nigerian legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, dies at 61
Nigeria’s legendary goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. He was 60. Rufai reportedly passed away on Thursday following a prolonged illness Paying tribute to the former Nigerian goalkeeper and 1994 Africa Cup of Nations champion, the national team described him as a towering figure in Nigerian football history whose contributions would never be forgotten. In a
target=_blank>ADC coalition: Why Wike is jittery
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition says the Minister of Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, is already jittery over its successful launch. Daily Trust had reported that the coalition, comprising key political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Presidential Candidate of the LP in 2023, Peter Obi, and other opposition leaders, formally unveiled
target=_blank>Nigeria to save N3trn annually from cassava bioethanol – Shettima
The Federal Government says the Cassava Bioethanol Project will save the country N3 trillion annually. Vice President Kashim Shettima stated this at the 2025 World Cassava Day celebrations held at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Abuja. He said the federal government was embarking on various transformative innovations to modernise the country’s cassava industry.
target=_blank>Don’t allow wealth cause division among you, Shettima tells Dantata family
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on the family of the late elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, to remain united and uphold the legacy of integrity, humility, and philanthropy that defined the life of their patriarch. Speaking during a condolence visit to the Dantata family in Kano on behalf of President Bola
target=_blank>‘Coalition of corruption’, Atiku’s former ally knocks ADC backers
Promoter and Chief Convener of the Alternative, a pan Nigerian Movement, Otunba Segun Showunmi, on Thursday, described the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a coalition of commotion, confusion and corruption. Daily Trust reports opposition leaders on Wednesday adopted ADC as a platform for a coalition pushing to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the next election.
target=_blank>‘Obi got approval to join coalition’, Nenadi Usman hits back at Abure faction
Acting National Chairman of Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has tackled the Julius Abure faction of the party for attacking Peter Obi over his alliance with the collation seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The Abure-led faction of the party had given Obi, Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the last election, 48
target=_blank>I Won’t Disclose Details Of Peace Deal With Fubara – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed not to disclose details of the peace deal with Governor, Siminalayi Fubara. Last week, President Bola Tinubu invited Wike, Fubara and aggrieve members of the Rivers House of Assembly loyal to Wike to a peace meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. After that
target=_blank>Wike: My Children have right to own land
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has again denied allegations that he allocated lands to any of his children. According to the allegations, Wike allocated 2,082 hectares to one son through JOAQ Farms and Estates Limited and 1,740 hectares to another son, Jordan, totaling 3,822 hectares “worth $6.45 billion”. Speaking at
target=_blank>2027: Only PDP can challenge APC, Wike taunts ADC
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed the formation of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, insisting that the group lacks credibility and cohesion to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Daily Trust had reported that the coalition, comprising key political figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Presidential
target=_blank>Plateau attack: Remi Tinubu donates N1bn to victims, says money not from govt coffer
First Lady Remi Remi Tinubu has donated ₦1 billion to victims of the recent attacks in parts of Plateau State. The First Lady who announced the donation during her condolence visit to the state, on Thursday, said the money she donated is not government funds, but money she has personally raised to help others. “Today,
target=_blank>Amaechi reveals how Tinubu can be removed from power in 2027
Former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi has said President Bola Tinubu can only be removed from Aso Rock in 2027 if Nigerians decide to take their fate into their own hands. Amaechi was speaking at the formal launch of the 2025 Nigeria Social Cohesion Survey Report by the Africa Polling Institute in Abuja on Thursday.
Amaechi reveals how Tinubu can be removed from power in 2027
target=_blank>UEFA announce moment of silence for Diogo Jota, André Silva
UEFA have announced a moment of silence in memory of Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who sadly passed away on Thursday. In the early hours of Thursday, both football stars died as a result of a car crash in Zamora, Spain. In a post on their website, UEFA said a moment of silence
UEFA announce moment of silence for Diogo Jota, André Silva
target=_blank>Coalition didn’t hijack ADC – Dalung tells Kachikwu
Former Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Solomon Dalung, has said the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the 2023 election, Dumebi Kachikwu, was wrong to accuse the ex-Senate President David Mark-led coalition of hijacking the party. Dalung stated this on Thursday, when he appeared on Lunchtime Politics, a programme on Channels
Coalition didn’t hijack ADC – Dalung tells Kachikwu
target=_blank>Delta education officers seek full implementation of duty tour allowances
The Association of Education Officers in the Delta State Civil Service, AEODS, has called on the state government to ensure the full implementation of duty tour allowances already approved for officers on official assignments. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 4th congress of the association, held in Asaba. The
Delta education officers seek full implementation of duty tour allowances
target=_blank>PDP chieftain, Adnan Muktar dumps party, mulls viable coalition
A prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adnan Muktar Adam, has formally resigned from the PDP hours after his ally, former gubernatorial aspirant, Ibrahim Ali Amin Little left the party. In the letter of resignation he sent to his ward at Tudun Wada, he accused PDP of growing ties with the ruling All
PDP chieftain, Adnan Muktar dumps party, mulls viable coalition
target=_blank>Club World Cup: They can hurt teams – Silva warns Chelsea about Palmeiras
Former Arsenal player, Gilberto Silva, has warned Chelsea ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final clash with Palmeiras on Saturday. Silva insisted that the Brazilian side can hurt teams, adding that they are very strong on the counter-attack. Palmeiras are set to face Chelsea in the quarter-final stage of the Club World Cup this
Club World Cup: They can hurt teams – Silva warns Chelsea about Palmeiras
target=_blank>Ibadan DisCo sold for N100bn
The Nigerian government, through the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria, AMCON, has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company, IBEDC, for N100 billion. Gbenga Alake, Managing Director of AMCON, disclosed this to journalists on Thursday. He noted that AMCON would soon hand over the power firm to the rightful bidder. He said, “Today,
Ibadan DisCo sold for N100bn
target=_blank>INEC provides update on registration of new 122 parties
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has provided an update on the registration of new political parties and supplementary regulations and guidelines on the review of election results. INEC held its regular weekly meeting on Thursday, where, among other issues, the need for clarity on the review of election results, as well as the ongoing
INEC provides update on registration of new 122 parties
target=_blank>US Consulate, Ogun unveil ‘Window on America’ ICT project
Acting U.S. Consul General, JoEllen Gorg, on Thursday joined the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to officially open the Ogun Tech Hub Window on America, the 29th American Space in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that the project is a public-private partnership involving the Ogun State Government through the Bureau of Information Technology, the forward-thinking GFA
US Consulate, Ogun unveil ‘Window on America’ ICT project
target=_blank>BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai is dead
Former Super Eagles first-choice goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, is dead. Rufai passed away on Thursday after battling with prolonged illness. He was 61 years. Dodomayana, as he is fondly called, was widely regarded as of the best goalkeepers Nigeria has produced. During his playing career that lasted two decades, Rufai played in Belgium, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain.
BREAKING: Ex-Super Eagles goalkeeper Peter Rufai is dead
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