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The former Owerri Municipal Council Chairman, Chukwuemeka Ebere, popularly known as ABJ, has officially renounced his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. He said that his decision to leave PDP was because of the leadership crisis rocking the party both at the state and national levels. It was gathered by our correspondent that the former Chairman of the Owerri Municipal Council had earlier tendered his resignation letter to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ikenegbu Ward 1, Owerri Municipal, marking the end of his long-standing association with the party. “PDP had been a home for me, but its ongoing leadership challenges have hindered meaningful progress in the party. “I am joining the APC because I believe in its vision for inclusive governance and development,” he said. Ebere assured his newly found home of his commitment to fostering unity within the APC in Owerri Municipal and contributing to the better...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the return of several secondary schools to their original missionary proprietors within the state. The announcement came following a meeting between the governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Gabriel Dunia. This decision echoes the precedent set by former Governor Lucky Igbinedion, who previously handed back institutions such as Immaculate Conception College, Edo College, Baptist Girls School, and Eghosa Grammar School to their founding missions. Governor Okpebholo stated that a committee would be established to identify specific schools for handover. He also noted that schools currently undergoing renovation by the state government would remain under its supervision until the ongoing works are completed. Among the schools proposed for return are Our Lady of Fatima College, Auchi; St. Angela’s Grammar School, Uzairue; St. John Grammar School, Fugar; St. Peter’s Grammar School, Agenebode; St. James’s Grammar Scho...

The Israeli military has confirmed the recovery of the body of Aviv Atzili, a 49-year-old Israeli reservist and member of Kibbutz Nir Oz’s civil defence squad, from southern Gaza last week. According to the forces, Atzili was killed on October 7, 2023, during clashes with Hamas-led militants who launched a deadly assault on Israeli communities near the Gaza border. His body was subsequently taken into Gaza by members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The recovery operation took place in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, and formed part of a broader mission that also led to the retrieval of another slain hostage, Yair Yaakov, who was also killed in Nir Oz during the October 7 attacks. IDF recovers body of Aviv Atzili from Gaza

Tension heightened within the Tandama community of Danja Local Government Area of Katsina state following a clash between some youths and the officials of the Hisbah Corps which resulted in injuries to several officials. According to security expert, Zagazola Makama on his X platform, the event took place approximately at 6:10pm of June 13 when officials of the Hisbah confronted a group of youths for a haircut, which was considered immodest according to Islamic moral values. The situation escalated quickly to violence as the group of youths tried to invade the Hisbah office in protest. Several of the Hisbah officials were wounded and rushed to the Danja General Hospital for medical attention. Meanwhile, The Katsina State Police Command is currently investigating the incident. Youth allegedly attack Hisbah office in Katsina over forceful haircuts

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has charged newly sworn-in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state to leave lasting legacies in their host communities during their service year. The governor, speaking through his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, gave the charge on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Corps members at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Umunna, Bende LGA. Governor Otti, who pledged his administration’s commitment to strengthening the NYSC scheme and enhancing its capacity to instil patriotic values in young graduates, urged the Corps members to draw inspiration from predecessors who made noteworthy contributions to their host communities. He further emphasised the need for the NYSC members to foster love, harmony, and productive integration across the state and nation, promising rewards for those who positively impact the lives of Abia people. In her address, the NYSC Abia State Coordinator, Mrs Gladys Adama,...

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that he would have been sacked by Barcelona or Real Madrid if he endured a bad season like he did. City finished what was their worst campaign since Guardiola arrived in 2024–25. The former Premier League champions finished third, 13 points behind winners Liverpool. Guardiola’s men also suffered early elimination from both the Champions League and Carabao Cup. They were then shocked in the FA Cup final by Crystal Palace. But Guardiola was handed a new contract by City in November. The former Barcelona boss has now admitted that the big La Liga clubs would not have had the same patience with him. “With the year we’ve had, if this were Spain, I wouldn’t be coaching in October, November or December,” Guardiola told DAZN. “If this were Barça or Madrid, they would have sacked me. “But here it wasn’t even a question. You have to have a little more patience.” Real Madrid, Barcelona would have sacked me – Guardiola admits

The Kebbi State Government has called on citizens to reaffirm their commitment to democratic values, unity, and national progress as Nigeria marks this year’s Democracy Day. In a message commemorating the occasion, the state government described Nigeria’s democracy as a testament to the resilience and determination of its people, urging collective efforts to strengthen institutions and promote inclusivity. “Our future depends on the values we uphold today. As we celebrate our democracy, let us work together to protect it, promote inclusivity, and build a stronger, more united nation,” Governor Idris said. He commended the people of Kebbi State for their continued support and called for deeper collaboration among all stakeholders to sustain peace, good governance, and national growth. Democracy Day: Our future depends on the values we uphold today – Kebbi Gov

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu to forgive the suspended governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, as he did with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, in the spirit of June 12. On March 18, Tinubu suspended Fubara for six months following the political crisis in Rivers State. The president also declared a state of emergency and appointed a sole administrator to oversee the affairs of the state. Fubara’s suspension was an offshoot of his crisis with stakeholders in the state over the control of political resources. Three months into his suspension, Fubara visited Tinubu and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to seek reconciliation. During this period, there was a reported rift between Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu. The rift became glaringly apparent when the president snubbed Sanwo-Olu during a function in Lagos State. However, following a meeting of the Governor’s Advisory ...

The death toll from the explosion in Gwabro village, in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has risen to eight after two more women died from injuries sustained in the blast. DAILY POST reports that the blast occurred during Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and was caused by a locally made improvised explosive device, IED. A security adviser to the Tangaza Council, Garzali Raka, confirmed the update, noting that Gwabro has been under bandit control for five years. The explosion site, Dorawa, is said to be close to Lakurawa camp — a known bandit stronghold. The security adviser also mentioned previous discoveries of unexploded devices in the area that were neutralised by heat before detonation. The Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed that the IED exploded as victims travelled from Gwabro to Zurmuku, detonating near a security post under a tree close to Zurmuku, another area plagued by banditry. While giving a vivid account of what transpired,...

Adamawa State  Police Command  said it has foiled a kidnapping attempt and arrested a suspect in the process. In a statement released by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the event took place on June 7, 2025. He said the police were informed by a resident that he was receiving threats from an unknown caller who was asking for a ransom of ₦1m. The police acted quickly by opening an immediate operation alongside local hunters. During a raid, one of the suspects, 32-year-old Manu Ahmadu, was arrested at a Kamsu village, Hong LGA where he had gone to withdraw money he had asked for, Nguroje added. The suspect is said to have attempted to disarm one of the officers as he was being arrested. “During the operation, one Manu Ahmadu, 32 years was apprehended at a certain location while attempting to pick up the package he demanded to be dropped at a particular place situated at a remote site of Kamsu village, Hong local government area. “In the course...

Real Madrid superstar, Kylian Mbappe, has revealed why he did not win the UEFA Champions League with PSG. The player has been the worst hit since after PSG’s successful season which saw them, above every other things, claimed the UEFA Champions League. Mbappe, 26, left Les Parisians after seven years and is currently their highest goalscorer in history with 256 goals. Mbappe spoke to the press before their 2-0 win over Germany in the UEFA Nations League third-place playoff on Sunday, blaming fate for the club’s failure to win the Champions League while he was with them. Mbappe said it was over for him at the French capital city, saying he had to move on . He told RMC Sport, “Did I leave too soon? No. My story was over, it had to end. There was no bitterness, I’d reached the end of the road. “I would have tried anything. It’s just fate that it had to happen without me.” Fans and pundits, including the top hierarchy of Paris Saint-Germain have been throwing words at the player af...

The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Benue State Chapter, has firmly rejected calls for a state of emergency in the state, emphasizing the need for unity and support for Governor Hyacinth Alia during this critical period. This stance follows recent appeals by some Catholic priests, also under the CBCN umbrella, urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over worsening insecurity in the state. However, at a press conference in Makurdi on Saturday, the State Overseer of the Charismatic Bishops, Archbishop Alexander Nyoonkyegh, described such calls as “unnecessary and counterproductive.” According to Archbishop Nyoonkyegh, Governor Alia, being a man of faith and a fellow clergyman, deserves spiritual backing and encouragement from religious leaders, not demands for federal intervention through emergency rule. “Governor Hyacinth Alia is our brother in the vineyard,” the Archbishop stated. “As true men of God, our duty is to protect and support him. W...

Maduka Okoye is ready to battle for the Super Eagles number one goalkeeping position, DAILY POST reports. The Udinese shot stopper was installed as Super Eagles’ first choice during the reign of former head coach, Gernot Rohr. Okoye, however, lost his position after a poor showing at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The 25-year-old also endured a difficult spell at Watford, and was not invited to the Super Eagles for a number of years. The former Sparta Rotterdam goalie has now revived his career at Serie outfit, Udinese. Okoye put up a stellar display in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Russia on Friday night. He is now looking forward to reclaiming his position in the Super Eagles. “Of course, we know what Nwabali has done for our country. He’s a very good goalkeeper and I think he deserves it because I never got to the level I have with the Super Eagles,” he told Flashscore. “So, I really hope that I get to my level and he deserves to play right now, but I think there are...

President Bola Tinubu has described the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89, as a courageous jurist who exhibited exceptional integrity. In a personal condolence message he penned, Tinubu said Uwais was a phenomenal jurist who served the country with honour. Tinubu acknowledged with regret that the late jurist passed away on Friday, as Muslims marked Eid al-Adha. Going down memory lane, Tinubu said many remarkable high points hallmarked Justice Uwais’ illustrious career on the bench, adding that he superintended the judiciary at a challenging time in our history with tact, patience, and a sense of duty. He also noted that his stabilising role helped usher in the current democratic dispensation, which he had the distinct honour of inaugurating as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who swore in the elected president on 29 May 1999. Tinubu recalled how, upon retirement, the Federal Government called upon Justice Uwais ...

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, and its coalition partners convened a landmark political summit in Umuahia, Abia State, on Friday, describing it as a unified front ahead of the 2027 general elections. Don Norman Obinna, chairman of ADC in Abia State, announced during the meeting that the party has officially been adopted as the platform for the coalition’s political resurgence. According to him, this move is not about political realignment alone but a response to years of governance failure, economic mismanagement, and citizen disenfranchisement under the present APC administration. “ADC is adopted as a coalition party to right the wrongs orchestrated by the APC. The unemployment rate is alarming, the naira is in a free fall, and the civil servants’ minimum wage is a national disgrace,” Don Norman declared. According to him, the coalition’s mission will bring succour to the people, chase hunger out of Nigeria, and restore the country to a trajectory of prosperity.” He calle...

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has called on residents to intensify prayers and support efforts to advance socio-economic development as Muslims mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Idris said the modest progress recorded under his administration in the past two years was made possible through public support and prayers, despite challenges facing the state. He reaffirmed his government’s focus on education, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic empowerment as it enters the second half of its first term. The governor also appealed to citizens to uphold the values of Eid by promoting peace, unity, and tolerance across communities. He urged residents to work together, regardless of political or religious differences, to ensure security and progress in the state. Eid-el-Kabir: Kebbi gov seeks prayers, unity for state development

The Taraba State Judiciary on Wednesday, unveiled the 2025 Draft Procedure Rules for the establishment and operation of a Family Court in the state. Unveiled during a Validation Programme in Jalingo, the exercise, according to the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Joel Agya, marked a major milestone in the implementation of the family court system, which he said, is geared towards addressing a range of domestic and gender-based legal issues in the state. The family court, as announced by Justice Agya, will have jurisdiction over matters such as child abuse, divorce, domestic violence, adoption, and maintenance. Emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals, he noted that perpetrators of gender-based violence are often individuals with close access to victims, including family members, teachers, religious leaders, and others in positions of authority. “These crimes are committed in homes, public places, workplaces, schools, and even on public transport,” Justice A...

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has once again urged all Yoruba sons and daughters to worship the one true God and avoid giving obeisance to deities. Oba Akanbi also urged Yoruba sons and daughters not to fight traditional rulers because they have been divinely chosen by God to act as rulers and leaders. Oba Akanbi made the call on Tuesday, in Iwo, when he welcomed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade. Speaking in Yoruba, the Iwo monarch held that God is the Alaafin and there is no other title greater than that of the Alaafin in Yoruba land. He said, “God is the Alaafin and there is no other title. “There is no other title greater than of the Alaafin. We have investigated spiritually and physically and we have discovered that no title is bigger than that of the Alaafin. “We also found out that it is people that finally become deities. So when a person becomes king, he becomes a deity. The power of Eledumare is bigger.” Oba Akanbi insisted that the kingship...

Chelsea have announced the signing of Dario Essugo from Sporting CP. The midfielder, who spent last season on loan in La Liga with Las Palmas, has signed a contract until 2033. Essugo, a Portugal Under-21 international, began his career in Sporting’s academy. He became the youngest-ever player to feature for the club when he made his senior debut aged 16 years and six days against Vitoria de Guimaraes in March 2021. Having gained further experience with Sporting B, featuring on 23 occasions for the club’s first team, Essugo spent the second half of the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Primeira Liga side Chaves, for whom he made 14 appearances. The 20-year-old established himself as a regular for the Spanish side, making 27 appearances and scoring one goal for Los Amarillos across all competitions. EPL: Dario Essugo completes €22.3m transfer to Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique has become the seventh coach to win the UEFA Champions League trophy with two different clubs. Enrique guided PSG to beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2025 Champions League final on Saturday evening. The Spaniard watched as goals from Desire Doue (2), Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu gave his team the victory against the Serie A side in Munich. However, PSG’s first Champions League title was Enrique’s second. The 55-year-old had won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015, thanks to a 3-1 victory over Juventus in Berlin, Germany. Enrique now joins a group including Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Ernst Happel, Jupp Heynckes and Ottmar Hitzfeld who have guided two clubs to European Cup glory in the past. Five-time champion Ancelotti holds the record as the most successful coach in European Cup history. Erinque becomes 7th manager to win Champions League trophy with two clubs [Full list]