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The entire structure of the Labour Party (LP) in Ogbadibo Local Government Area has been officially dissolved and integrated into the African Democratic Congress (ADC). This major political shift was announced during an expanded stakeholders’ meeting held on Saturday, July 5, 2025. The development shows realignment in the political landscape of the area, as prominent leaders, members, and grassroots supporters of the Labour Party declared their full support for the ADC. The decision, according to party insiders, was reached after weeks of consultations and reflection on the current state of national affairs. A communique issued after the meeting stated that…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has strongly dismissed the relevance of a proposed political coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election, asserting that the movement lacks substance and direction. Speaking in Lagos during an interactive session with journalists and political stakeholders, Governor Sanwo-Olu expressed confidence in the President’s ongoing reform agenda and the sustained support of the Nigerian people. He described the coalition, reportedly aligning with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, as a “needless distraction” aimed at derailing the country’s progress. “Nigerians will never go back to Egypt,” Sanwo-Olu said, suggesting that the…

Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has again assured justice for the families of wedding guests who were killed by a mob in Mangun District of Mangu Local Government Area last month while traveling for a wedding ceremony in Quan Pa’an council of the state. The victims, who were traveling from Zaria, Kaduna State, for the wedding ceremony had missed their way and found themselves in Mangun where they were mistaken for terrorists and attacked by a mob, killing about 22 of them in the process, while 11 others were injured in the incident. But while reassuring the families of…

A daughter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, chieftain, Buba Galadima, Zainab, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu may get only 30 percent of Northern votes in the 2027 presidential election. In an interview on Mic On podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, Zainab warned that the 2027 election would be Tinubu’s toughest political battle ever. She said: “It’s really bad, Tinubu may get maybe 30 percent or less, it’s going to be worse than the 2023 election.” On the chances of Tinubu winning the 2027 election, Zainab said: “It’s going to be the toughest battle that he will ever see.…

Leaders of Student Union Governments, SUGs, across various higher institutions in Niger State have been urged to collaborate with their school authorities to tackle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence, SGBV, in the state. The call was made by Hafsat Kusherki, the Gender-Based Violence, GBV Desk Officer at the Ministry of Women Affairs and Social Development, during a one-day training organised for selected SUG leaders by Global Promoters for Community Initiative, GPCI, in Minna. She emphasised the need for SUG leaders to sensitise their fellow students to speak out and report any form of violence. According to her, “The aim is to…

In a bold and decisive move, the Babanla community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, recently identified as one of the state’s flashpoints for banditry, has initiated a grassroots response to the growing insecurity in the area. According to unconfirmed reports, the Community Development Association, CDA, has summoned all traditional chiefs and ward heads to return and reside in Babanla during this critical period. DAILY POST reports that many traditional rulers in the local government had earlier relocated to Ilorin, the state capital, following the incessant invasion of parts of the area by suspected bandits. The directive, aimed…

Bayern Munich manager, Vincent Kompany, has said his “blood is boiling” following their 2–0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup quarter-final on Saturday. Desire Doué and Ousmane Dembélé scored in the second half to send PSG into the last four of the tournament. Speaking after the match, Kompany insisted he was not upset by the result itself. Rather, he expressed deep frustration over a serious-looking injury sustained by Jamal Musiala in the first half. Kompany said: “I’ve rarely been so angry at half time, not against my players – I know there are much more important things…

Former Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has suggested that the late former Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, should be immortalised. According to Eguavoen, Rufai, who had been unwell before his passing, was an icon of Nigerian football. Rufai died on Thursday after a prolonged illness. Speaking on Channels Television on Friday, Eguavoen, who was once a teammate of Rufai, said: “I was driving, I was on the highway back from the office to the house when the news came. “He should be immortalised, Dodo is an icon. A stadium or statue should be erected somewhere, it won’t be too much.…

Paris Saint-Germain president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, has claimed that Ousmane Dembélé deserves to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Al-Khelaifi stated there is a “problem” with the award organisers if the French winger does not claim the prestigious honour. Dembélé is among the leading contenders for the individual prize, having played a key role in PSG’s treble-winning campaign, which saw the club lift the Champions League, Ligue 1, and Coupe de France titles last season. The 28-year-old is expected to face stiff competition from Barcelona’s rising star, Lamine Yamal. However, Al-Khelaifi remains adamant that Dembélé is the rightful winner. Al-Khelaifi told DAZN:…

Real Madrid manager, Xabi Alonso, has named his side’s starting XI for their Club World Cup quarter-final clash against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday night. Alonso has opted to start Gonzalo García and Vinícius Júnior in attack as part of his strategy to overcome the Bundesliga side. Both teams go into the match having defeated Juventus and Monterrey, respectively, in the Round of 16. The fixture is scheduled to take place at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at 9 p.m. Nigerian time. Real Madrid Starting Line-up vs Dortmund: Courtois, Trent, Rüdiger, Huijsen, Fran García, Valverde, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Bellingham, Vini…