Day: July 20, 2025

You Can’t Buy The North With Token Appointments, ADC Tells Tinubu

Abibat Babalola

The war of words between the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the Presidency continued on Saturday with the coalition party telling President Bola Tinubu that he can’t buy the North with token appointments. The ADC has described the recent announcement of appointments by President Tinubu as a “desperate, cynical attempt to buy back the trust that he has spent over a year squandering, particularly in Northern Nigeria.” In a statement signed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary, the ADC dismissed the so-called appointments as “too little, too late,” adding…

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Ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan’s Aides Continue To Languish In Jail As Case Suffers 42 Adjournments

Abibat Babalola

Ex-First Lady Patience Jonathan’s aides continue to languish in jail as case suffers 42 adjournments The case of stolen jewellery belonging to patience Jonathan, wife of Nigeria’s President Goodluck Jonathan has been adjourned 42 times in the last six years. A legal practitioner, Funmi Adedoyin, has decried the “delayed trial” of some of the former domestic workers of the First Lady who remain in detention at the Okaka Custodial Centre in Bayelsa State over stolen jewellery and other items. The lawyer said the case was recently adjourned twice—on 25 and…

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Nollywood Actor, Tom Njemanze Dies At 75

Abibat Babalola

Njemanze gained fame in the 1990s following powerful performances in iconic films such as Pounds and Dollars, Issakaba and Osuofia in London. Nollywood actor, Tom Njemanze has passed away at the age of 75. The veteran thespian died on Friday following a protracted battle with prostate cancer. His demise was confirmed via a post shared on Saturday by movie producer, Stanley Ajemba Chibueze, better known as Stanley Ontop. Captioning a picture of the ailing actor on his sick bed, he wrote, “Good afternoon everyone it’s another sad period as we…

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‘False, Misleading,’ Nigerian Govt Debunks Cancellation Of WAEC, NECO Exams

Ganiyu Amodu

The Federal Government has denied a false online report claiming the cancellation of the 2025 West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) examinations due to widespread malpractice. In a statement on Sunday signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations, Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade, it clarified that the 2025 WAEC exams have been concluded with minimal incidents of malpractice, which were promptly addressed. The Ministry also assured that the ongoing NECO exams are proceeding smoothly without reported cases of malpractice. It advised the public…

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‘Trilogy Fight,’ Tyson Fury Calls Out Usyk After Daniel Dubois Win

Ganiyu Amodu

Tyson Fury has called out Oleksandr Usyk for a trilogy fight following the latter’s victory against Daniel Dubois. Usyk reclaimed his undisputed crown as he managed to overcome Dubois at Wembley. Fury was defeated by Usyk in May and December 2024, with both fights taking place in Saudi Arabia. Despite announcing his retirement after the second fight, Fury is now ready for a return to the ring. The Gypsy King praised Usyk for his display against Dubois and declared that he is the only man who is capable of beating…

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