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2027: Atiku bloc defies PDP govs over coalition talks

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has insisted that a coalition remains the only way to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. Atiku argued against the position of 11 Peoples Democratic Party governors, who distanced the party from the proposed coalition being championed by the former vice president. Rising from their meeting in Ibadan on Monday, the PDP Governors’ Forum, chaired by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, announced that the party would not participate in any coalition or merger. On March 20, Atiku, who contested the 2023 presidential election…

U-20 AFCON: Flying Eagles face North African test in Egypt

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Nigeria’s Flying Eagles will begin their quest for an eighth continental title against Tunisia, Kenya, and Morocco in Group B of the 2025 U-20 AFCON in Egypt. The group-stage draw, conducted on Sunday at the Egyptian Football Association headquarters in Cairo, officially signalled the start of the 18th edition of the tournament that has long served as a launchpad for some of Africa’s finest football talents. Running from April 27 to May 18, this year’s championship will feature 13 teams divided across three groups, Group A with five teams, while Groups…

FG rolls out flood preparedness campaign in 30 high-risk states

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The Federal Government will begin a nationwide flood awareness campaign in May 2025 to educate and sensitise Nigerians on the risks and safety measures related to flooding. This was disclosed by the Deputy Director of the Department of Flood, Erosion Control and Coastal Management at the Federal Ministry of Environment, Mr. Kunle Awojemila, in an interview with our correspondent on Sunday. The Federal Government had revealed that approximately 1,249 communities across 176 Local Government Areas in 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory are expected to experience significant flooding between…

TCN restores power to Bayelsa, Rivers after vandalised line repair

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The Transmission Company of Nigeria TCN  has restored bulk electricity supply to Bayelsa and parts of Rivers State following the repair of its vandalised 132kV Owerri–Ahoada transmission line TCN’s General Manager, Public Affairs, Mrs Ndidi Mbah, in a statement in Abuja on Monday, said that the line was connected to the grid on April 11 at about 6 p.m. Mbah said that the connection followed the completion of the reconstruction efforts on the line due to a vandalisation that caused the collapse of four transmission towers. ”With this restoration, the…

Presidency dismisses US court order on Tinubu, Atiku differs

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The Presidency on Sunday dismissed any notion of fresh revelations emerging from a United States court order directing the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to release files on President Bola Tinubu’s past investigation. It insisted that the records, which date back to a drug trafficking investigation in Chicago from the early 1990s, have been publicly available for over three decades and posed no fresh concerns for the President. This followed a ruling by Judge Beryl Howell of the U.S. District Court in Washington, DC, who instructed…

Plateau killings: IG orders deployment of assets, tactical squads

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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate and comprehensive deployment of police tactical assets to troubling communities in Plateau State. In a statement on Wednesday morning, the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the deployment was in response to the series of attacks and killings that have plagued some communities in Bokkos Local Government Area since March 28. Adejobi said the decisive action underscores the Nigeria Police Force’s resolve to restoring peace, ensuring the safety and security of all residents, and bringing perpetrators of these heinous…

Plateau killings genocidal, sponsored — Mutfwang

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The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has described the recent killings in the state as genocidal, alleging that they were sponsored. Recall that at least 52 people, including children, were killed on March 28, 2025, following suspected herders’ attacks on communities in the Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas and surrounding areas of the state. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Muftwang, outraged by the killings, attributed the attacks to unidentified terrorist groups. He stated that the assault on Plateau State is being sponsored and is aimed…

Unbelievable Arsenal: Blanks Real Madrid 3-0 in Champions League

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Arsenal secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. It is often said that being the underdog can be an advantage, and Arsenal appeared determined to prove that point as they faced the most successful club in Champions League history. The Gunners may have benefited from a favourable draw in the round of 16, but they also showed real intent and sharpness from the outset. They dictated the tempo early on, pushing Madrid into a high-paced attacking battle and threatening the…

Napoli, United in Osimhen talks

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Napoli and Manchester United are in advanced talks over the potential transfer of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen with the Italian club reportedly ready to offer the Red Devils a discount on the player’s release clause. According to Il Mattino, Napoli director Giovanni Manna has flown to London to discuss the sale of the 26-year-old with United officials, potentially offering them a reduced fee that would take another of his major suitors in Juventus out of the race. The Super Eagles striker, currently on loan at Turkish giants Galatasaray, is expected…

Newcastle legend backs Bassey to reach Van Dijk’s level

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Former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has tipped Fulham centre-back Calvin Bassey to reach the heights of Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, after a standout performance in Fulham’s 3-2 win over the Premier League leaders at Craven Cottage on Sunday. Bassey, 25, was instrumental as Fulham ended Liverpool’s 26-match unbeaten run in the league, producing a dominant display against Mohamed Salah, the league’s top scorer (27 goals). The Nigerian defender kept Salah quiet throughout the match, restricting him to zero shots on target. “Calvin has all the skills to be a top…