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Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), says some internet fraudsters, popularly called “Yahoo boys”, possess exceptional creativity that could benefit the nation if redirected. “Some of our so-called Yahoo boys are geniuses who need redirection, not condemnation. Their creativity and courage, if properly guided, can drive innovation and national development,” Obi said on Saturday in Onitsha, the capital of Anambra state. The former governor spoke at the “Golden Health” conference held at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All Saints’ Cathedral, Onitsha. The event, themed “Money beyond wealth”, focused on promoting ethical leadership and moral renewal among young…

Kamala Harris, former US vice-president and Democratic presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, has hinted at a possible run for a shot at the White House top job. President Donald Trump won the tightly contested race after he secured 312 electoral college votes against Harris’s 226. In an interview with the BBC, the former vice-president described her loss as surprising and traumatising. “My God, my God, what will happen to our country?” Harris said she repeated when the result came through. She had less than four months to prepare after former President Joe Biden abruptly withdrew from the race following…

The founder of Kingdom Life Network and Abel Damina Ministries International, Pastor Abel Damina, has responded to a recent statement made by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, about his chances of getting into heaven. Speaking with journalists aboard Air Force One on October 12, 2025, Trump said, “I don’t think there’s anything that will get me into heaven. I think maybe I am not heaven-bound.” The remark, which has drawn widespread attention in both religious and political circles, prompted a direct response from Pastor Damina. Addressing the US president in a 14-minute video posted on his X…

Bryan Mbeumo scored twice as Manchester United survived a late scare against Brighton to claim a third successive Premier League win for the first time since February 2024, moving them up to fourth in the table. United were cruising after an hour thanks to goals from Matheus Cunha, who broke his 16-match scoring drought by netting for the first time for his new club, Casemiro’s deflected effort and Mbeumo’s neat finish. But Danny Welbeck’s brilliant free-kick pulled one back against his old club with 16 minutes left. Then, two minutes into the seven added, Charalampos Kostoulas flicked home a near-post…

Sunderland moved up to second in the Premier League after Chemsdine Talbi’s dramatic stoppage-time winner stunned Chelsea 2-1 at Stamford Bridge. The Black Cats, managed by Regis Le Bris, looked set for a hard-fought draw until Talbi struck in the 94th minute, firing home from the edge of the box after a lightning counter-attack. Chelsea had taken an early lead when Alejandro Garnacho marked his first goal for the club with a brilliant solo run and finish. But Sunderland levelled before the break as Wilson Isidor pounced from close range following a defensive mix-up from a long throw. Despite the…

Two of Yoruba land’s most influential monarchs, the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and the Alaafin of Oyo, Abimbola Owoade, have reconciled after a two-month rift, marking what observers described as a turning point in Yoruba history. The peace meeting took place on Friday at Eko Hotel, Lagos, during the 90th birthday celebration of billionaire businessman, Kessington Adebutu, popularly known as Baba Ijebu. Convened by Adebutu, the dialogue ended with the signing of a joint communiqué announcing the creation of the Joint Council for Yoruba Unity, a body dedicated to promoting peace, cultural preservation, and socioeconomic progress across Yoruba communities.…

Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Olisa Agbakoba has defended President Bola Tinubu’s decision to replace the nation’s Service Chiefs, describing it as a bold and necessary move. Appearing on Politics Today, a Channels TV programme, Agbakoba said Tinubu acted decisively to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. He commended the president for taking action that his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, had avoided. “You have a president who is prepared to take tough decisions,” Agbakoba said. “Buhari allowed his military team to stay far longer than they should have, but Tinubu has shown readiness to make hard calls.” The senior lawyer added that the…

The wealth of Aliko Dangote, the president of the Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has reached a new milestone, as the billionaire’s net worth hit the $30 billion mark on Friday. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s net worth increased by $2.25 billion to $30.3 billion as at October 24. The billionaire businessman moved up to the 75th position, making him the only African on the top 100 billionaires’ list. The feat comes two weeks after Dangote Cement, a subsidiary of the Dangote Group, officially launched its operations in Attingué, an industrial area in Côte d’Ivoire. According to a statement…

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has disclosed that he rejected a proposal to endorse former Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-Rufai, as his successor in 2007. Speaking at the second annual symposium of the Ajibosin Platform in Abeokuta, Ogun State, themed “Importance of Leadership in Governance”, Obasanjo revealed that Osita Chidoka, then a young reformist and later aviation minister, had recommended el-Rufai for the presidency. El-Rufai, who served as the Director-General of the Bureau of Public Enterprises and later as Minister of the Federal Capital Territory under Obasanjo’s administration, was considered one of the president’s trusted technocrats. However, Obasanjo said he turned…

The National Economic Council (NEC) has appointed the Governor of Enugu State, Dr Peter Mbah, as chairman of a new committee tasked with reforming training institutions for Nigeria’s security agencies. The decision was reached during the Council’s 152nd meeting held on Thursday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where members endorsed President Bola Tinubu’s plan for a complete overhaul of the nation’s security training facilities. To deliver the initiative, the NEC unanimously selected Mbah to head the committee. Governors Uba Sani (Kaduna), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Kefas Agbu (Taraba), Umo Eno (Akwa Ibom), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara) and Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa) were named…