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A senior aide to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Yiga Wamala, has sparked controversy after stating that the long-serving leader would not lose power through elections. Wamala, a Senior Presidential Adviser, made the remarks ahead of Thursday’s poll in which Museveni is seeking a seventh term in office. Museveni has ruled Uganda since 1986. In a […]
Uganda election: Don’t waste your votes, Museveni will win, his son will succeed him – President’s aide

Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has spoken publicly after the Federal Government discontinued the criminal defamation case instituted against her. Following Wednesday’s ruling by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court striking out the suit, the senator described the decision as a validation of her stance and a reinforcement of her faith in Nigeria’s legal […]
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan reacts as Nigerian Govt ends defamation case

The Federal Ministry of Works has outlined plans to allocate more than N500 million for programmes aimed at training hairdressers and make-up artists, distributing grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and conducting anti-drug abuse awareness campaigns across selected states in Nigeria. Details of the proposed spending are outlined in the 2026 Appropriation Bill, which was uploaded on […]
2026 Budget: Works Ministry to spend N500m on hairdressers, make-up artists

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has paid tribute to fallen heroes of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In a statement by the National Chairman of the party, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, on Thursday, the PDP stressed that their deaths should not be in vain. The opposition party urged […]
‘Their deaths should not be in vain’ – PDP pays tribute to fallen Nigerian soldiers

An Abuja High Court on Thursday dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The development brought to a close a controversial legal case that drew nationwide attention. Court records indicated that the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation submitted a Notice of Discontinuance, which led the […]
Nigerian Govt drops criminal charges against Senator Natasha

Former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi for his excellent performance in the AFCON semifinal match against Morocco. Onyeamachi held off Morocco’s main threat, Brahim Diaz, who is the leading scorer in the tournament with five goals. Diaz was set to become the first player in Africa Cup of Nations […]
AFCON: ‘First time someone has done it’ – Oliseh hails Super Eagles defender for pocketing Diaz

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State will be conducted peacefully and will not degenerate into violence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the assurance on Thursday during the INEC annual New Year prayer for 2026 held at […]
Osun guber poll will not degenerate into violence – INEC assures

Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, could be set for a shock move to join Real Madrid in the summer. According to Plettigoal, Klopp is seriously considering joining the LaLiga giants. The German is currently Head of Soccer at Red Bull – a role he took after leaving Liverpool. However, although he is believed not to […]
LaLiga: Klopp set for shock move to Real Madrid

Serie A club Pisa SC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi, DAILY POST reports. Durosinmi linked up with Pisa from Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen. Pisa paid of €11 million, including add-ons, to secure his services. It is the most expensive sale in Viktoria Plzen’s history. The 23-year-old was on the […]
Transfer: Durosinmi joins Serie A club Pisa from Viktoria Plzen