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Former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has formally joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) six days after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). Omo-Agege announced this in a statement released on Thursday and distributed to journalists in Warri, Delta State, by his media assistant, Sunday Areh. The former lawmaker stated that he will run for the Delta Central Senatorial seat on the NDC platform in the 2027 general elections, supporting the party’s presidential nominee, Peter Obi. “Today, I formally announce my decision to join the National Democratic Congress. This decision is the product of weeks of reflection, wide…

Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior has joined the 2027 Rivers State governorship race on the platform of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC. He made the announcement ahead of the party’s primary election, presenting himself as a “ready, competent, and energetic” candidate dedicated to bringing peace, stability, and economic success to Rivers State. Fubara, brother of the Rivers State governor Siminalayi Fubara, said that the state had experienced economic collapse and loss of dignity, and he called for a communal political “uprising” to restore its position. He said, “I am addressing you today on the occasion of the Nigerian Democratic Party, Nigerian…

Ambassador Blessing Fubara Senior, the brother of Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, has announced his candidacy for the governorship election in the state under the Nigerian Democratic Congress, promising to serve only one term if elected. He made the announcement ahead of the party’s primary election, presenting himself as a “ready, competent, and energetic” candidate dedicated to bringing peace, stability, and economic success to Rivers State. Fubara said that the state had experienced economic collapse and loss of dignity, and he called for a communal political “uprising” to restore its position. He said, “I am addressing you today on the…

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Party (ADC), has promised to work with aggrieved members of the party after emerging as the party’s flagbearer in the 2027 general election. Atiku made the vow when he visited the former Rivers State governor at his Abuja residence on Thursday. Atiku visited Amaechi accompanied by former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, and other party leaders. The ADC presidential candidate’s visit came amid ongoing reactions to the just-concluded ADC presidential primary election, where Atiku emerged as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Thursday visited former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi at his Abuja residence following the presidential primary of the African Democratic Congress. Atiku visited Amaechi accompanied by former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal, former ADC National Chairman Ralph Nwosu, and other party leaders. The ADC presidential candidate’s visit came amid ongoing reactions to the just-concluded ADC presidential primary election, where Atiku emerged as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The ADC announced the result on Wednesday night at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, with Atiku defeating Amaechi and former banker…

Barcelona have agreed a deal worth over £69m with Newcastle United for England forward Anthony Gordon. BBC Sport reports that the clubs were in advanced talks as they looked to agree a fee. These were considered good, and an agreement for more than 80 million euros (£69.3 million) had been concluded. Gordon will now settle the details of his move before flying to the United States with his England teammates for a pre-World Cup training camp. Bayern Munich also held formal conversations with Newcastle, but there was a valuation discrepancy between the two clubs, and Barcelona ultimately made an acceptable…

Xabi Alonso is ready to sanction his first summer transfer as Chelsea manager with goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen expected to leave Stamford Bridge. Chelsea are open to selling the Danish goalkeeper after he expressed his desire to leave the club in search of regular playing time, according to BBC Sport. Jorgensen joined the London side from Villarreal two seasons ago and was expected to challenge Robert Sanchez for the number one spot. The report stated that although the arrival of Alonso could have offered the goalkeeper a fresh opportunity, Jorgensen has already made his intention to leave known to the club.…

The Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre has apprehended a mother and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than N18m. The Acting Police Public Liaison Officer, NPF-NCCC, Abuja, DSP Unwana Imah, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday. According to the statement, the suspects were identified as 39-year-old Urowhe Diana and her 22-year-old daughter, Rokibat Oluwasheyi Imoru. The police said preliminary investigations revealed that a Lagos resident, Emmanuel Amanfo, who is currently at large and identified as Rokibat’s stepfather, allegedly conspired with her to open and operate…

Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane has backed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to retain the UEFA Champions League title when they face Premier League winners Arsenal in the final in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday. Kane, whose Bayern side was eliminated by PSG in the semi-finals on a 6-5 aggregate, told ESPN on Thursday that the French giants had earned their place as favorites for the final. “It is really even. PSG are obviously the reigning champions, and that gives them an edge. But Arsenal have been incredible this season,” he said. The England captain, however, noted that he had yet to decide…

A former Deputy Senate President, Sen. Ovie Omo-Agege, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress, APC. Omo-Agege informed the APC chairman of Orogun Ward 2 in Delta State’s Ughelli North Local Government Area of his resignation in a letter dated May 22, 2026. In a statement made on Wednesday by his media assistant, Sunday Areh, the former senator stated that his decision was based on recent developments within the party in Delta State, as well as conversations with political allies and supporters. According to him, his political goals and the interests of his constituency would be better served outside of…