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PDP Crisis Deepens as Wike Camp Rejects Zoning Talks, Makinde Counters

The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of its November national convention in Ibadan took a new turn on Thursday as the camp loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, rejected the outcome of the Southern Leaders’ Zoning Consultative meeting held in Lagos. The Lagos parley, convened by Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, was part of the zoning committee’s ongoing consultations to recommend a formula for sharing the 19 National Working Committee positions between

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CDS blames 2027 polls for rising killings, warns of foreign terror funding

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has attributed the recent surge in killings across the country to political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections, accusing some politicians of exploiting insecurity to discredit the government. Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television, Musa said the sharp rise in terror and bandit attacks compared to last year is linked to deliberate efforts by certain actors to fuel chaos. “Last year, we recorded the lowest number of deaths. How

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International

UK dominates Nigeria’s Q1 2025 capital inflows with N5.5tn

The United Kingdom emerged as Nigeria’s leading source of foreign capital in the first quarter of 2025, accounting for more than 65 per cent of total inflows, according to the latest Capital Importation Report from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). Data shows that UK investments surged to $3.68bn (₦5.52tn at ₦1,500/$) in Q1, representing 65.26 per cent of the total $5.64bn inflow. This marks a 29.2 per cent increase from $2.85bn in Q4 2024 and a staggering 103.9 per

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Sport

Brown Ideye announces retirement, ends two-decade football career

Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye, has officially retired from professional football, closing the curtain on a career that spanned nearly 20 years. The 36-year-old, who was part of Nigeria’s victorious 2013 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) squad, made the announcement in an emotional message on his social media pages, describing the decision as one filled with mixed emotions. “After much thought and consideration, with a heart full of mixed emotions, I’ve decided to retire from professional football,” Ideye wrote,

August 21, 2025 36

Politics

NBA Report: Adeleke Urges FG to Release Withheld Osun LG Funds

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has renewed his appeal to the Federal Government to unfreeze statutory allocations meant for local governments in the state, insisting that their continued seizure is illegal. Adeleke, in a statement on Wednesday, praised the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), the Council of Obas, and civic groups for backing Osun’s position, commending what he described as their courage to defend the rule of law. “We are vindicated on all fronts regarding our rightful claim on the local

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Entertainment News

Mohbad Used His Partner’s Mother’s Account for Payments – Naira Marley

Marlian Records boss, Naira Marley, has disclosed that the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, often directed him to make payments into his partner’s mother’s bank account instead of his own. In a recent interview, Naira Marley recounted that Mohbad first contacted him on November 16, 2020, while receiving treatment for malaria. Barely a month later, on December 21, 2020, the singer provided an account bearing the name Adesanya Justina Olajumoke and insisted that all payments be made

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International

UN Urges Shift from Aid to Investment in Africa’s Renewable Future

Africa has the potential to emerge as a global leader in renewable energy but must attract investment rather than rely on aid, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday. Speaking at the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Japan, Guterres stressed that Africa’s vast solar, wind, and mineral resources should be harnessed to drive sustainable development on the continent and beyond. “We must mobilise finance and technology so that Africa’s natural wealth benefits its people. Building a

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Politics

2027 PDP Convention Under Threat as Wike-Makinde Rift Deepens

Fresh tension is brewing in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of its national convention scheduled for November in Ibadan, Oyo State, as Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has openly opposed the exercise. The former Rivers State governor’s resistance is linked to his fallout with Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and other unresolved disputes within the party. Speaking during a live interview on Politics Today on Tuesday, Wike warned that the convention could plunge the PDP into another round

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Yoruba Elders Move to Quell Escalating Feud Between Alaafin and Ooni

Prominent Yoruba leaders and elders have stepped in to douse growing tension between the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi, following renewed hostilities between the two foremost monarchs. The latest dispute erupted after the Alaafin faulted the Ooni’s decision to confer the chieftaincy title of Okanlomo of Yorubaland on businessman Chief Dotun Sanusi at an event in Ibadan last weekend. In a statement by his media aide, Bode Durojaiye, the Alaafin insisted

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