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Hours after the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, commenced its primary election across the country, some of the aspirants in Enugu State, under the faction led by Ibuchukwu Obetta, are crying out over alleged manipulation. Across the different venues where the exercise was scheduled in the state, aspirants said they have waited for hours without any official arriving at the venue. Videos of party members waiting endlessly in most of the venues have been trending on social media. Some of the aspirants have already announced themselves as winners. One of the aggrieved aspirants, Obeta Davidwilliams, had a few hours ago announced…

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has directed owners of hotels and event centres in Abuja to deal only with the leaderships of political parties recognised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the current political season. The administration also warned operators of such facilities against allowing illegal organisations to use their premises for gatherings, saying violators risk losing their property titles. The directive was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to the FCT Minister, Lere Olayinka. “For instance, in this political season, owners of event centres…

The presidential candidate for the Social Democratic Party, Prince Adewole, has alleged that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu wants to be the sole presidential candidate for the All Progressives Congress, Peoples Democratic Party, Labour Party, and SDP at the same time. He made it known in a statement by his spokesperson, Alabi Alayande, on Friday. According to him, President Tinubu’s interference in the affairs of opposition parties despite clinching the APC presidential ticket is dangerous for Nigeria’s democracy. He noted that Nigerians should resist President Tinubu and his anti-democratic tendency with the ballot come 2027. Adebayo further condemned the greed for power…

Nigeria’s ambassador to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has argued against calls for a N500,000 minimum wage in Nigeria, describing the proposal as unrealistic based on the country’s current economic situation. The remarks were contained in a statement posted on his page. According to the statement, Omokri referenced an artificial intelligence response from Grok, which reportedly described the proposed N500,000 minimum wage as unrealistic considering Nigeria’s fiscal realities. He stated that implementing such a wage structure could force the country into borrowing to sustain salary payments. “Unless you want Nigeria to return to the era of borrowing to pay salaries, a ₦500,000…

Ogun State Police Command says it arrested a father and son for stealing a mobile phone valued at N180,000 from a residential apartment in the Imeko /Afon local government area of the state. The suspects Fatai Adegbola and Waliu Adegbola were arrested following a complaint received last Friday. This was contained in a statement made available to DAILY POST by the command’s spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi on Friday. According to the statement, the 23-year-old son had stolen the phone and upon the information, operatives of the command swiftly tracked the suspect and recovered the stolen phone. Babaseyi added that investigation also led…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced that all aspirants who purchased Expression of Interest forms will be allowed to participate in its upcoming primaries across the country. The decision followed long hours of deliberations involving party leaders, members of the National Working Committee, and the Selection Committee, led by a former governor, Sam Egwu, who submitted the screening report after several days of work. The party’s National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, disclosed the development in a post shared on X on Thursday. He said the party had reviewed the large number of aspirants who showed interest in its ticket…

Barcelona are closing in on a move to sign former Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva. Silva is currently a free agent after he left the Etihad at the end of this season. The Portuguese playmaker is believed to be keen on a move to the Spanish champions. Barca have previously explored a deal while Xavi Hernandez was manager at the Camp Nou. But the 31-year-old opted to extend his stay with City at that time. According to Sport, the landscape has shifted dramatically three years later and Silva now wants a final major challenge in Europe. He is has tasked…

Defending champions Rivers Angels will begin their push to retain the Women’s President Federation Cup against Abia Angels in the Round of 16. The clash will hold at the Uyo Township Stadium, Eket, on Tuesday, June 2. In other fixtures, FC Robo Queens will face Remo Stars Ladies in Akure, while Ahudiyannem Queens will take on Heartland Queens in Enugu. Awka will host Ibom Angels’ clash against Bayelsa Queens, as well as Delta Queens’ fixture against Edo Queens. Plateau United Queens will face Sunshine Queens in Abuja, while Confluence Queens will take on Esthington FC in Enugu. Naija Ratels will complete…

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry and PSG cult hero Presnel Kimpembe are poised to take the UEFA Champions League trophy to the pitch before Saturday’s Champions League final between Les Pariesiens and the Gunners, Le Parisien understands. This follows the tradition of former players of the two finalists presenting the trophy before the match. Last year, Javier Pastore and Javier Zanetti were given the responsibility, before PSG thrashed Inter Milan in Munich. Kimpembe has already confirmed to Le Parisien that he has been chosen by the Ligue 1 side to deliver the trophy. He said: “It’s a great honor to represent Paris…

​Intelligence officer and former MI6 chief Richard Moore​ has credited China for Russia’s continued military operations and resistance in the four-year Ukraine war. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Moore observed many appear to be oblivious to Beijing’s support for Moscow in their analysis of the combat. The ​diplomat said the focus of Russia’s external assistance and headlines ha​s been about the Iranian shahed drones and troops sent by North Korea. “Without China, Russia would have lost. It’s as simple as that,” ​Moore ​emphasized. “The thing that keeps Putin in Ukraine is Chinese support.” The former Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service head listed such…