British politician and Leader of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said that she no longer sees herself as Nigerian and does not possess a Nigerian passport. Speaking recently on the Rosebud podcast hosted by Gyles Brandreth, Badenoch explained that although her ancestry is Nigerian and she spent part of her upbringing in the country, she does not identify as Nigerian. “I’m Nigerian through ancestry, by birth, despite not being born there because of my parents, but by identity I’m not really,” she said. The minister, who was born in Wimbledon, London, in 1980, noted that she had not renewed…
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The Brazilian female football team have won their ninth continental title. Veteran star player, Marta, rolled back the years with a stunning late equaliser and a brace to inspire Brazil to their ninth Copa América Femenina title, edging Colombia 5-4 in a dramatic penalty shootout on Saturday, August 2, in Quito, Ecuador. Making a sensational return to the national team after her post-Paris 2024 retirement, the 39-year-old came off the bench in the dying moments to rescue Brazil with a 96th-minute equaliser, forcing extra time after Colombia looked poised for a historic first title. It was a night of twists…
The Julius Abure-led Labour Party (LP) has decried the omission of the names of its candidates from the bye-elections scheduled for August 16, 2025. While describing the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as “unlawful, surprising, and an abuse of power,” the party threatened to challenge it in court. In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja, on Saturday, the party said as a registered political party in Nigeria, the Labour Party was fully aware of its rights as specified in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Electoral Acts…
A former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has said that the All Progressives Congress, APC, represent a threat to the peace , unity and progress of Nigeria. He called for collective efforts to sack the ruling All Progressives Congress in the 2027 general elections. El-Rufai, made the remark during a visit to Sokoto State on Saturday as part of his grassroots mobilisation campaign to galvanise support for the opposition coalition, said the country’s prospects would be at risk if the APC was given another chance. He described the APC as “incompetent and clannish,” warning that the party’s continued stay in…
The Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, has condemned the closure of Badeggi Radio station by Governor Mohammed Umar Bago of Niger State, describing it a blatant attack on press freedom and democracy. According to the Guild, “This act of censorship and intimidation undermines the fundamental principles of a democratic society, where free press is essential for holding those in power accountable.” Recall that Governor Bago issued the directive during an expanded Niger State APC Caucus Meeting in Minna on August 1. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, was at the event. Reacting in a statement on Saturday,…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for securing a place in the final of the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket tournament. The reigning champions booked their spot in the final after defeating Senegal 75–68 in a semi-final clash at the Palais des Sports in Treichville, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday. This qualification will be the team’s fifth consecutive appearance at the championship game. In a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President praised the team’s resilience and consistent dominance in African women’s basketball. “I have observed the discipline,…
Conflicting reports have emerged suggesting that Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), was allegedly pressured into signing a resignation letter on Friday night by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The incident, described by some sources as a ‘civilian coup,’ is said to have taken place without presidential authorisation, with EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede and DSS Director-General Adeola Ajayi reportedly overseeing the operation. The Presidency has denied the allegations. Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga stated on Saturday that Ojulari remains the substantive head of NNPCL. Ojulari was appointed in April…
Atalanta have rejected another Inter Milan bid for Ademola Lookman, turning down an offer worth €42m plus €3m in add-ons as they continue to hold out for their full €50m asking price. According to Fabrizio Romano on Friday, Atalanta informed Inter of their decision to reject the latest proposal, which came after an initial €40m bid was also turned down. The Nigeria international has agreed personal terms with the Nerazzurri and is determined to make the move to San Siro, but Atalanta remain unmoved by Inter’s improved offers. La Dea have made it clear they want the full €50m asking…
Leaders, activists, attorneys, and other stakeholders of the South-South geopolitical zone have advised President Bola Tinubu to restore the Rivers State governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, whom he (Tinubu) unconstitutionally suspended on March 18 and declared a state of emergency in his state. They said that President Tinubu can restore Fubara, his deputy, and members of the House of Assembly, whom he wrongfully removed from office with the support of the National Assembly, without waiting until the six-month state of emergency ends on September 18. In June, both Nyesom Wike, the political godfather and minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT),…
Former Kogi lawmaker, Dino Melaye, has declared that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) will present a formidable candidate to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Melaye said the ADC is working to stabilise its structure and present a credible alternative to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). “Those of us in the ADC need to create a comfortable, stable platform. And I believe that platform will produce a candidate that will unseat President Ahmed Bola Tinubu in 2027,” he said. He emphasised that the immediate priority is strengthening…