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The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the federal government of deliberately orchestrating the internal crisis within the party to prevent it from participating in the 2027 general elections. The allegation was made on Tuesday by the party’s South East Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, during the inauguration of the Abia State PDP Caretaker Committee at the party’s zonal office in Enugu. Odefa insisted that the ongoing disputes within the PDP were not coincidental but part of a calculated plan by the federal government under President Bola Tinubu to weaken the opposition. He urged party members…

The Senate has approved the electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation retained as a backup. The resolution followed a tense plenary session in which 15 lawmakers opposed the retention of the controversial proviso in Clause 60 of the Electoral Act (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026. The red chamber of the National Assembly arrived at this decision following a dramatic division on the floor, with 55 senators voting to retain the manual backup clause, while Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe (ADC/Abia South) and 14 others stood against it. Recall that the Senate had initially passed the bill but later rescinded its…

The draw for the CAF Confederation Cup quarter-final and semi-final fixtures is out. The draw, which was conducted in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday, will see Olympique de Safi host Wydad Casablanca in the first leg of their tie. The quarter-final matches will be played on 15 March (first leg) and 22 March (second leg), while the semi-finals are scheduled for 12 April (first leg) and 19 April (second leg). Quarter-Final Draw: Al Masry (Egypt) vs CR Belouizdad (Algeria) Olympique de Safi (Morocco) vs Wydad Casablanca (Morocco) AS Otoho (Congo) vs Zamalek SC (Egypt) AS Maniema Union (DR Congo) vs USM…

The Joint National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JNAPD), Jigawa State Chapter, and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Women’s Committee have called for greater inclusion in recruitment processes and other government policies in the state. This was contained in a press statement signed by the Public Relations Officer in the Office of the Head of the Civil Service, Ismail Ibrahim, and issued to newsmen. The call was made during separate courtesy visits to the Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri, reaffirming their commitment to inclusivity and collaboration within the state’s public service. Leading the JNAPD delegation, the…

The Niger Christian Youth Forum, NCYF, has faulted the proposed establishment of a Hisbah Commission by the Niger State Government, warning that the move could pose constitutional and social challenges in the state. The Forum in a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by its spokesperson, Joshua Ndace, said while it recognises the government’s commitment to promoting security, moral discipline and social order, the proposed religious enforcement raises “serious constitutional, political and social concerns” in a multi-religious state like Niger. “We acknowledge and commend the efforts of the Niger State Government under the leadership of His Excellency, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago,…

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy is conducting a ‘Smart Control of the Strait of Hormuz’ exercise, a maritime activity in the channel located in the Gulf between Oman and Iran. IRGC Commander‑in‑Chief Maj Gen Mohammad Pakpour, on Monday, supervised the participating vessels before missiles were launched from a ship, the IRNA reported. The drill was ordered to examine the readiness of the operational units of the IRGC Navy and assess its security plans and counter-action in the face of possible security and military threats. The exercise is being held as the United States continues the build-up of warships and…

The Taraba State Police Command has reaffirmed its commitment to merit-based promotion and continuous capacity development for officers, in line with the vision of the Force. This assurance was given on Tuesday in Jalingo during the decoration of officers recently promoted from the rank of Inspector to Assistant Superintendent of Police, ASP. The State Commissioner of Police, Betty Enekpen Isokpan Otimenyin, stated that the initiative reflects the resolve of the police leadership to motivate personnel and enhance effective policing and quality service delivery to the public. Speaking through the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Nandiyak Tissing,…

Real Madrid winger, Vinicius has admitted that he really misses the club’s legend, Luka Modric. The Brazilian insisted that the veteran midfielder doesn’t like to lose, and he always teaches the Los Blancos players something. Vinicius was a former teammate with Modric before the Croatia captain left Madrid for AC Milan last year. “There is no one like Modrić. He is at AC Milan, he was at Real Madrid last year, the best in the world,” Vinicius told @IbaiLlanos. “I really miss him because he was always teaching us something. He didn’t like to lose in training, either. He was…

Marc Kosicke, the agent to former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, has claimed that he snubbed offers from Manchester United and Chelsea after leaving Anfield. Klopp stepped down from the role with the Reds in 2024 and took a break from management. The German is currently the head of soccer at the Red Bull group. But Koscike has revealed that Klopp was the subject to interest from Liverpool’s Premier League rivals. “Before joining Red Bull, Jurgen could have coached the USA or England,” Kosicke told Transfermarkt. “Probably also Germany, if Julian Nagelsmann hadn’t already been there. “Even Chelsea and Manchester United…

The Nigerian naira bounced against the United States dollar with significant appreciation across official and parallel foreign exchange markets. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened to N1,347.78 on Monday, up from N1,355.42 on Friday last week. This means that the Naira recorded N7.64 against on Monday when compared with Friday. At the black market, the Naira made a massive gain of N40 to close at N1,400 on Monday from N1,440. DAILY POST reports that the performance of the Naira on Monday is a significant recovery from the losses recorded last week Thursday and Friday. This…