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The Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expelled 13 of its members, including its 2023 presidential candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, citing anti-party activities and financial misappropriation of party funds. The announcement was made in a public statement issued by the party’s official handle on Sunday, days after its National Convention held on May 20, 2026, at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja. According to the statement, the expulsions followed deliberations at the convention. The party explicitly disclaimed any transactions, engagements, representations, or business conducted by the affected individuals in the name of the SDP, warning that they no…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has described the ongoing 2026 All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries across Nigeria as a clear demonstration of internal democracy that is deepening grassroots participation in the ruling party. The President made the remarks on Saturday after casting his vote at the APC Presidential Primaries held at Ikoyi-Obalende Ward L2 in Lagos. He was accompanied by his wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. Speaking to party members and journalists at the venue, President Tinubu commended the orderly conduct, enthusiasm, and commitment shown by APC members. “This is a demonstration of internal democracy, and it has been going on very…

In a Premier League season defined by Arsenal’s long-awaited title triumph and Manchester United’s resilient push into the top three, one man stood tallest on individual merit: Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese captain has been named the EA SPORTS FC Player of the Season for 2025/26, capping a campaign of extraordinary creativity, leadership and consistency at Old Trafford. A season of contrasts Arsenal ended a 22-year wait for the Premier League crown, securing the title with a game to spare and booking a Champions League final date with Paris Saint-Germain. Mikel Arteta’s side were clinical, particularly from set-pieces, and lifted the…

Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Friday received a high-powered delegation of clergymen from the Okigwe Senatorial Zone who visited Government House to express appreciation for what they described as remarkable progress in restoring security and promoting peace across the zone and the entire state. The delegation, drawn from the Catholic, Anglican and Methodist Churches, told the governor that the improved security situation had brought renewed hope to communities that had previously suffered from the activities of criminal elements. Governor Uzodimma, while receiving the clerics, described the Church as “the moral conscience of society” and said the sustained collaboration…

China has renewed its commitment to strengthen security cooperation with the Nigeria Police Force, with a strong focus on cybercrime prevention, intelligence sharing, forensic investigation, and capacity building for officers. The pledge came during a courtesy visit on Thursday by a delegation from China’s Shandong Provincial Public Security Department to the Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command Headquarters in Onikan, Lagos The Chinese team, led by Zhang Yuebo, Deputy Director-General of the Shandong Provincial Public Security Department, held talks with Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olohundare Jimoh, who heads Zone 2 Command covering Lagos and Ogun States. Speaking on behalf of…

The Supreme Court of Nigeria has delivered a significant judgment affirming the limits of federal power over inland waterways, ruling that the Federal Government cannot use regulatory authority over waterways to claim ownership or control of land belonging to the States In a unanimous decision in the case of Attorney General of Lagos State v. Attorney General of the Federation & 35 Ors (SC/CV/541/2025), the apex court struck down Sections 12 and 13 of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) Act, declaring them unconstitutional and inconsistent with the Land Use Act. By a 5-2 majority, the Court upheld Sections 10…

Several federal universities may be forced to suspend or review the payment of a new allowance for academic staff following the failure of the Federal Government to provide cash backing, despite directing institutions to fund it from their Internally Generated Revenue (IGR). A leaked internal memo from Modibbo Adama University, Yola, dated May 18, 2026, and signed by the university’s Bursar, Hanien N. Ayuka, announced the suspension of the Consequential Adjustment and Transport Allowance (CATA) effective May 2026. The memo stated that the Federal Ministry of Education had earlier directed all Vice-Chancellors to source funds from their IGR and commence…

Former Rivers State Governor and Minister of Transportation, Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, has declared that he did not purchase the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential nomination and expression of interest forms to serve as anyone’s running mate.Speaking to journalists shortly after participating in the party’s presidential screening exercise on Wednesday at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, Amaechi said he bought the forms to contest for the presidency. “I didn’t buy the presidential form to be Vice President,” he stated firmly Amaechi, who was among three presidential aspirants screened by the ADC, said he assumed the exercise went well,…

Tensions have escalated in Nigeria’s political landscape following reports that senior leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) were allegedly denied access to former Kaduna State Governor, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, at the headquarters of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) in Abuja. The Incident: ADC Leaders Turned Away According to the alleged report, three top ADC officials attempted to visit El-Rufai at the ICPC facility but were reportedly denied entry by security operatives. The officials named include: The trio, all prominent figures in Nigerian politics, had reportedly arrived at the ICPC headquarters to check on El-Rufai’s…

Manchester City has sent social media into a frenzy after posting an emotional farewell message on X (formerly Twitter), confirming the end of Pep Guardiola’s historic 10-year tenure as manager of the Premier League giants. The post, published early Friday morning from the club’s official account (@ManCity), read simply: “What a time we have had together. 🩵” Within hours, the message attracted over 40,000 likes and nearly 10,000 retweets, with fans, rivals, and football pundits worldwide paying tribute to the Spanish tactician who transformed City into one of the most dominant forces in European football. A Decade of Dominance Guardiola’s…