By: Ganiyu Olayinka Peter Obi has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress, becoming the latest high-profile figure to exit the party amid its deepening internal crisis. The former Labour Party presidential candidate made the announcement on Sunday via his X account, describing Nigeria’s political space as increasingly hostile to those who seek to…
By: Tunji Okunlola President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Saturday for a multi-nation trip that will take him to France, Kenya and Rwanda over the coming days, with two major continental summits anchoring the itinerary. His first stop is France, before he heads to Nairobi to attend the Africa-France Summit, scheduled from May 11th to…
By: Tunji Okunlola Wrexham’s Premier League dream has been delayed by at least another season after a 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough on the final day left them outside the Championship play-off places, with Hull City taking the last available spot. The Welsh club went into the game sixth, level on goal difference with Hull, knowing…
By: Seun Adegboyega The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has moved to quell growing uncertainty about its future, firmly asserting it will field candidates in the 2027 general elections, even as prominent member Rabiu Kwankwaso publicly distanced himself from speculation about his political direction. Party spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi described suggestions that the ADC would sit out…
By: Seun Adegboyega Rabiu Kwankwaso, former Kano State governor, has dismissed reports linking him to a potential presidential alliance with Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 elections, stating that no decision has been made about his political future. In a statement released Saturday night, the former New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate denied both…
There is really no opposition in Nigeria in the true sense of the word. There are only politicians who have been temporarily kicked out of the inner sanctum of power and influence but who share no fundamental difference with the current temporary occupants of the power structure. Nonetheless, if all the people vegetating on the…
By: Olayinka Ganiyu The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed claims that the Supreme Court’s April 30, 2026 judgment led to a leadership takeover within the party, describing such interpretations as a deliberate misrepresentation of facts. Speaking at a press conference held at the party’s national secretariat in Abuja, the National Publicity Secretary, Jungudo Mohammed,…
By: Tunji Okunlola Zazoo crooner, Habeeb Badmus, widely known as Portable, suffered his first defeat in celebrity boxing after losing to skit creator Carter Efe at Chaos in the Ring 4. The fight was held late on Friday, May 1, and stretched into the early hours of Saturday at Balmoral Hall inside the Federal Palace…
By: Tunji Okunlola The proposed boxing match between the Portable and Carter Efe christened “Chaos in the Ring” reflects a broader shift in how audiences consume both sports and entertainment. While it may not fit the mold of a traditional, technically driven boxing contest, its value lies in what it delivers outside the confines of…
OPay is reportedly preparing for a potential U.S. initial public offering, working with major global banks including Citigroup, Deutsche Bank, and JPMorgan Chase. According to sources cited by Bloomberg, the listing could take place later this year, with an estimated valuation of around $4 billion; though key details remain fluid and subject to change. At…
