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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced new appointments to key positions in the party’s national working committee (NWC), following a zoning realignment approved at Thursday’s meeting of the national executive committee (NEC) held in Abuja. Abdulkarim Kana, a former national legal adviser, is now the party’s deputy national secretary, while Murtala Kogiya from Katsina state will serve as the new national legal adviser. The changes were part of a motion moved by Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo and chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum, who said the adjustments reflected the party’s commitment to fairness and internal equity. “It will…

The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has criticised court decisions dismissing high-profile corruption cases involving Ayodele Fayose, Adesola Amosu, and Oba Otudeko. In a statement signed by Auwal Ibrahim Musa (Rafsanjani), executive director of CISLAC and head of Transparency International Nigeria, the organisation warned that such decisions risk undermining Nigeria’s fight against graft and eroding public confidence in the justice system. CISLAC took aim at recent judgments delivered by Chukwujekwu Aneke of the federal high court, which resulted in the acquittal or dismissal of major corruption charges involving several politically exposed persons. CISLAC cited the dismissal of corruption charges…

Late President Muhammadu Buhari proved that it is possible to serve Nigeria with honesty and integrity, according to the Immediate Past Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, SAN. Speaking during a brief session to honour the late former president at the APC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Thursday, Osinbajo said Buhari “proved that you can serve with honesty, transparency, and integrity.” He described Buhari as a “convicted and converted democrat” who demonstrated an unwavering belief in the Constitution and the rule of law. “He ran for office three times and lost, pursued his rights in the courts, losing all three times.…

Hulk Hogan, the towering icon who transformed professional wrestling into a global spectacle, has died aged 71 after suffering cardiac arrest at his Florida home. Born Terry Gene Bollea in Augusta, Georgia, Hogan became the face of World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in the 1980s, captivating millions with his bandana-clad charisma, booming voice, and the unmistakable chant of “Hulkamania.” His death was confirmed on Thursday morning after emergency responders rushed him from his Clearwater residence. Despite efforts to resuscitate him, the WWE Hall of Famer was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Only days ago, his longtime friend and manager Jimmy…

Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo attended the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting as he continues to showcase the legacy of the Buhari administration. Osinbajo, who is one of the founding fathers of the APC, served as deputy to late President Muhammadu Buhari for eight years. He left behind a record of a loyal and dependable deputy to Buhari. The professor of law and former Attorney General of Lagos State had joined President Bola Tinubu and other top Nigerians to receive the body of President Buhari when it arrived in Nigeria last week. Osinbajo is now carrying…

The National Sports Commission (NSC) has declared Nigeria’s interest in hosting a Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix. Shehu Dikko, chairman of the NSC, has appointed Opus Racing Promotions as the official representative for Nigeria’s bid to host the prestigious race in Abuja. Dikko also extended formal invitations to Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1; Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time F1 World Champion; and Tilke Engineers & Architects, world-renowned racetrack designers, to visit Nigeria and engage with both government and private sector stakeholders. “We are exploring all possibilities to bring Formula 1 to Nigeria as soon as practicable — not just as…

A Russian Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in the country’s far east on Thursday and everyone on board was feared to have been killed, emergency services officials said. The burning fuselage of the plane, which was made in the Soviet era and was nearly 50 years old, was spotted on the ground by a helicopter and rescue crews were rushing to the scene. Video shot from a helicopter and posted on social media, showed the plane came down in a densely forested area. Pale smoke could be seen rising from the crash site. The plane was…

An Antonov An-24 passenger plane carrying about 50 people crashed in Russia’s Far East on Thursday, with initial reports indicating that all on board were killed, according to Russian emergency services officials. The burning fuselage of the nearly 50-year-old Soviet-era aircraft was located by a rescue helicopter, and emergency crews were racing to the scene. Unverified video footage, shot from a helicopter and shared on social media, appeared to show the aircraft wreckage in a densely forested area. The plane, bearing a tail number indicating it was built in 1976, was operated by Angara Airlines, a Siberia-based carrier. It was…

President Bola Tinubu will on Thursday lead top members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the national executive committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling party. Among those expected at the meeting are Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, governors, former governors, and members of the party’s national working committee (NWC). The NEC is expected to observe a short tribute session in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The meeting would be the first major gathering of the APC following Buhari’s death. A key agenda of the meeting is the consideration of a substantive national…

Former Super Eagles captain Joseph Yobo has taken a bold step off the pitch and into the classroom, enrolling at the National Institute for Sports (NIS), Lagos, to pursue a career in sports administration. Yobo, who also served briefly as an assistant coach of Nigeria’s national team, is now studying Sports Management at Africa’s foremost sports training institution. He revealed his motivations during a surprise classroom visit by the NIS Advisory Committee, led by the Director General, Philip Shaibu, on Monday. “From my background as a player and coach, I want to gain proper certification in sports management. There’s no…