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A public affairs analyst and civic society advocate, Kennedy Tabuko, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to make public the outcome of the corruption case against Beta Edu, former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs. Tabuko made this demand in a statement on Thursday. Recall that Edu was sacked as minister over an alleged N585 billion scandal.Subsequently, EFCC announced the commencement of an investigation against Edu, but the outcome has not been made public. However, reports have it that despite the minister’s pending corruption case, she has been seen in public outings with First Lady Remi…

A former Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Victor Ochei, Esq., have resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Ochei announced his resignation in a letter to the leadership of the APC.  The former lawmaker did not disclose if he is going to join any other political party as the 2027 general election draws near.  In the resignation letter, Ochei stressed that he worked tirelessly for the APC long before many who currently occupy positions within the party. The letter read, “My dear political associates, supporters, friends, and the good people of Delta State.“After deep reflections…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbass, has been asked to produce records of proceedings in the Green Chamber to show that a letter announcing Kingsley Chinda’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, and resignation as Minority Leader, was read on the floor of the House.  The request was made by the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners, who recently filed a lawsuit asking an Abuja Federal High Court to stop the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, from recognising Chinda as a governorship candidate of the APC. Chinda, an ally of the…

The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has dismissed claims by the Ladi Adebutu Democratic Organisation, LADO, challenging the indigeneship of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola in Ogun State, calling it baseless and ridiculous. The party opined that the claim that Adeola, popularly known as Yayi is a stranger in the state is not only reckless and mischievous, but contrary to both facts and constitutional provisions. DAILY POST reports that the spokesperson of LADO, Afolabi Orekoya, had questioned YAYI’s origin during a radio programme on a private FM station in Ilese-Ijebu, on Wednesday. Orekoya insisted that the 2027 election…

A court in India has denied bail to a 44-year-old Nigerian national, Cristian Soporuchukwu, who is currently facing drug trafficking charges in the country. Cristian Soporuchukwu initially entered India on a business visa but was later arrested over allegations of involvement in the sale of hard drugs. Reports indicated that after arriving in India, Soporuchukwu travelled through Goa, Delhi, and Mumbai, where he allegedly established links with suspected drug traffickers. He was accused of purchasing MDMA crystals and distributing them to college students and information technology workers. According to reports, operatives of the Beguru Police arrested Cristian Soporuchukwu in April…

Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has Spain among favourite to win the World Cup this year. According to the Brazilian, Spain has won the Euros, and they also have Barcelona star player Lamine Yamal in their squad. “Spain are among the favourites at the World Cup, they won the Euros, and they have Lamine Yamal,” Vinicius told Cazé TV. “Lamine is one of the best in the world. Fans pay tickets for players like him,” he said. Spain is in Group H at the World Cup and will face Saudi Arabia, Cape Verde and Uruguay. The last time Spain won…

Millions of people in the United Kingdom will benefit as the government begins consultation on suspending tariffs on more than 120 everyday essentials. London ​announced on Wednesday that the ​essentials covered under the policy​ have been published, building on the tariff suspension ​first introduced in April. ​​The list of 125 items includes garlic, avocados, mangoes, nectarines, vegetable oil, chocolate, sauces, soft drinks, fresh fruits and vegetables, olive oil, and baked beans. The government will discuss the plan with businesses and other stakeholders, and also increase mileage rates for 3 million people who use their vehicles for work. ​The authorities are also seeking views on whether suspension of tariffs…

Fred Agbedi, a member of the House of Representatives, has announced that former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election. Agbedi disclosed this while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. He said: “Former President Goodluck Jonathan is running for election with the Peoples Democratic Party, whichever way you want to put it. “The PDAPC is promoting certain professors and INEC officials as observers for their election. However, the PDAPC is not recognised by law, and it seems that INEC is intentionally keeping them involved. “You recall the decisions made by the Appeal Court and Supreme Court. The party has contacted INEC and…

Former Vice President and current presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has emerged as the flag bearer and presidential candidate of the party. The collation of results was announced at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, late Wednesday. Tunde Ogbeha, the returning officer of the ADC presidential primary election, announced Abubakar as the winner of the poll. Abubakar polled 1,846,370 votes, defeating former Managing Director of the defunct FSB International Bank, Mohammed Hayatudeen, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi polled 504,117 votes, while Hayatu-Deen got 177,120 votes.

The Nationwide League One, NLO, has sanctioned Campos FC chairman, Patrick Osuji, after he allegedly intimidated match officials and assaulted the Imo State Football Association secretary before a league match against OISA FC. According to the NLO, Osuji ordered his players not to take part in the scheduled game because he wanted the match officials changed without reason. The encounter was later called off. The league said the conduct violated the principles of sportsmanship and fair play expected at the grassroots level. As punishment, the NLO awarded the match to OISA FC with three points and three goals in accordance…