ADC, APC In War of Words Over Tinubu’s Latest Appointments

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 Remain 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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‘Lost Battle To Prostate Cancer,’ How Nollywood Actor, Tom Njemanze, Died

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…

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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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‘Three-Time Undisputed Champion,’ Usyk Knocks Out Dubois In 5th Round + PHOTOS

Ganiyu Amodu

Oleksandr Usyk beat Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, knocking out the Briton to become a two-time undisputed heavyweight champion. Usyk, one of the finest boxers of this generation, secured a fifth-round stoppage, two years after beating Dubois via TKO in Poland. The result kept the Ukrainian, 38, unbeaten, and saw him regain undisputed status atop the heavyweight division. Last May, he outpointed Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years, but he soon vacated the IBF title, and Dubois was elevated from interim…

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18 Out Of 36 Serving Govs Under Investigation – EFCC Chairman

ADEOLA YUSUF

  The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that 18 sitting governors are currently under investigation by the agency for various alleged financial infractions. Olukoyede made this revelation on Friday during a public awareness programme in Lagos, aimed at addressing the misuse and abuse of the naira. According to the anti-corruption chief, while the agency initiates investigations even while public officials are in office, certain actions are only taken once they vacate their positions due to constitutional limitations. A Drop of Camel Tears’ll…

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A Drop of Camel Tears’ll Defeat Venom of 26 Deadly Snakes – Study

Ganiyu Amodu

. Here are the details of a study by the National Research Centre on Camel   In a groundbreaking development from the arid lands of Rajasthan, the camel — long revered as the “ship of the desert” — is now proving to be more than just a mode of transport for farmers. A pioneering study by the National Research Centre on Camel (NRCC) in Bikaner has revealed that antibodies derived from camel tears and immune systems may help neutralize snake venom, opening a new path to treat snakebites and boosting…

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‘After Two Decades In Coma,’ Saudi ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed bin Khaled, Is Dead

Ganiyu Amodu

Prince Al Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, known to millions as Saudi Arabia’s “Sleeping Prince”, has died after spending 20 years in a coma, his family announced on Saturday. The prince, a nephew of billionaire Saudi Arabian investor Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, had been in a coma since being admitted to hospital following a car accident in 2005. A family statement posted on X expressed “profound sadness and sorrow” over the death of the prince. It said his funeral will take place in Riyadh on Sunday. Over the years, he…

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Non-Immigrants To Pay More As US Imposes $250 Visa Integrity Fee

Ganiyu Amodu

The United States has rolled out a new policy introducing a mandatory $250 visa integrity fee for all non-immigrant travellers. This charge, which allows no exemptions or waivers, is part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed during the Trump administration. According to Jorge Loweree, Managing Director of Programs and Strategy at the American Immigration Council, “Attaching an additional $250 fee has the very real potential to significantly reduce the number of people that can afford to do that. “There are hundreds of thousands of people who receive visas…

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