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BREAKING : Makinde declares presidential ambition under APM

14May

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BREAKING : Makinde declares presidential ambition under APM

Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde on Thursday declared that he would contest the 2027 presidency under the alliance of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Allied Peoples Movement, APC.Makinde declared for presidency at event held after signing of agreement between the PDP and APM in Ibadan Oyo State.By the agreement, candidates of crises ridden PDP in Oyo State will run on the platform of the APM in the 2027 election.The Oyo State governor said PDP’s agreement with APM has proved those who think the opposition with not field candidates in the 2027 elections wrong.He also urged members of the opposition to work together and be united ahead of the election. Makinde affirmed that the PDP/APM grand alliance will field candidates for all positions in the 2027 election.He...

JUST IN : PDP begins screening of Presidential, Governorship aspirants

14May

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JUST IN : PDP begins screening of Presidential, Governorship aspirants

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has commenced the screening of its presidential and governorship aspirants ahead of the 2027 general elections.The exercise, conducted by the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led National Working Committee, is taking place at the party’s National Secretariat Annex, Legacy House, Maitama, Abuja.According to a statement issued by the National Director of Publicity, Chinwe Nnorom, the screening of governorship aspirants will begin at 12 noon on Thursday, while that of presidential aspirants is scheduled for 2 p.m. at the same venue.The statement said the presidential screening committee is chaired by former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, with Hassan Sokodobo serving as Secretary.Other members of the presidential screening committee include Alhaji A...

BREAKING : Man utd confirm decision on Andre Onana’s future

14May

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BREAKING : Man utd confirm decision on Andre Onana’s future

Manchester United have made a quiet but firm decision about goalkeeper André Onana, and it could end his Old Trafford journey for good.Manchester United have made a quiet but firm decision about goalkeeper André Onana, and it could end his Old Trafford journey for good.Even after securing a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League, the club has decided they will not bring Onana back this summer.The Cameroonian shot-stopper was sent on loan to Turkish side Trabzonspor after a difficult spell filled with costly errors and inconsistent performances.Now, with his loan deal almost over, Onana is said to be eager to return to England and prove himself once again in a United shirt.But behind the scenes, the mood at Old Trafford appears different.Reports suggest the...

Top 10 best goalkeepers in Europe’s clean sheet rankings {FUU LIST}

14May

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Top 10 best goalkeepers in Europe’s clean sheet rankings {FUU LIST}

A new statistical ranking across Europe’s top five leagues has revealed the goalkeepers with the most clean sheets in the 2025-26 season, with Arsenal’s David Raya leading the standings.The data covers the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Serie A, and the Bundesliga.According to Planet Football on Thursday, below is the full top 10 list based on clean sheets, with the goalkeepers tied on the same number ranked by goals conceded.1. David Raya – 18 clean sheetsArsenal’s No.1 has been instrumental in their defensive stability, producing key saves throughout the season and edging the race for the Golden Glove.2. Jean Butez – 18 clean sheetsThe Como goalkeeper has matched Raya’s tally, playing a key role in his side’s strong defensive organisation under Cesc Fàbregas....

Dangote rejects offer from NNPC to increase stake in refinery

14May

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Dangote rejects offer from NNPC to increase stake in refinery

President of the Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, has revealed that they turned down offers from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), to increase its 7.25% stake in the Dangote Petroleum Refinery.Dangote was speaking in an interview with the Chief Executive Officer of the Norwegian Sovereign Wealth Fund, Nicolai Tangen.According to him, the NNPC’s offer to increase its 7.25% stake in the refinery was rejected because the company is planning to go public and give other Nigerians the opportunity to own shares in the plant.It was reported that in 2021, the NNPC acquired the 7.25% stake in the refinery for $1bn, with an option to acquire the remaining 12.75% stake by June 2024.But the national oil firm reneged on its decision.Dangote said: “Actually, if ...

Guinness World Record reacts to BBNaija star, Queen’s AMVCA bread outfit

14May

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Guinness World Record reacts to BBNaija star, Queen’s AMVCA bread outfit

Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Queen Mercy Atang, has caught the attention of Guinness World Records with her viral bread-inspired outfit worn at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards. In a video shared on her Instagram page, Guinness World Records reacted in the comment section saying, “Well, we do have a record for the largest cake dress … hmmm.” Reacting to the comment, the reality star wrote, “Hello @guinnessworldrecords, I see you in the comment section”. According to Guinness World Records, the current record for the world’s largest wearable cake dress stands at 131.15kg (289lb 13oz). The record was achieved by Natasha Coline Kim Fah Lee Fokas of SweetyCakes GmbH in Bern, Switzerland, on January 15, 2023.

Scientists warn FIFA over extreme heat risks ahead of 2026 World Cup

14May

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Scientists warn FIFA over extreme heat risks ahead of 2026 World Cup

Scientists and climate experts have issued a stark warning that players and fans could face dangerous heat conditions during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, urging the governing body to strengthen safety measures before the tournament begins.In an open letter signed by medical experts, climate researchers, and sports scientists, the group called on FIFA to adopt stricter heat protection standards proposed by FIFPRO, the global football players’ union. Experts warn that rising temperatures across the United States, Canada, and Mexico could place athletes and spectators at serious risk.“Player safety is an immediate and urgent concern because things can go wrong very quickly when people overheat,” said Andrew Simms, who coordinated the letter. “We’re worried that FIFA is playing reckles...

NMA threatens N1bn suit against EFCC over alleged assault on UUTH professor

13May

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NMA threatens N1bn suit against EFCC over alleged assault on UUTH professor

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Akwa Ibom State Council, has concluded plans to initiate a one billion naira suit against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over the alleged assault of its member, Professor Eyo Ekpe, a Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH.This was among the 10 resolutions reached by the body at the end of its emergency virtual meeting on Tuesday in respect of the arrest and alleged assault of Professor Ekpe by the commission.Recall that EFCC operatives, on the grounds of authenticating a medical report presented by a suspect, were said to have invaded the hospital and subsequently arrested Prof. Ekpe under demeaning circumstances.It was gathered that when the professor was accosted by the o...

Passenger de@d and 2,000 in quarantine on cruise ship after ‘norovirus outbreak’

13May

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Passenger de@d and 2,000 in quarantine on cruise ship after ‘norovirus outbreak’

A British passenger has di£d and dozens are ill following a suspected norovirus outbreak on a cruise ship with nearly 2,000 people on board. French health officials have confined 1,700 tourists and crew on the Ambassador Cruise Line ship in Bordeaux, southwestern France, after concerns over a passenger’s de@th. Dozens of people are showing symptoms of the sickness bug, which causes vomiting and diarrhoea. The Ambition vessel, with the majority of the passengers from Britain or Ireland, docked near Bordeaux yesterday, May 12, where health authorities embarked to collect samples for testing. Ambassador Cruise Line told Metro that a 92-year-old male guest on the ship passed away on Sunday. May 10. The passenger, who is understood to be British, di£...

UPDATE :Tansian University denies reports of priest engaging in sexual act with female student

13May

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UPDATE :Tansian University denies reports of priest engaging in sexual act with female student

Tansian University, Umunya, a faith-based tertiary institution in Anambra State, has reacted to viral video on social media claiming that a priest and member of management of the institution was caught in sexual act with a female student.The video which has been trending on social media showed a man identified as a priest from the institution’s campus in Oba, Idemili South Local Government Area, being beaten and stripped by some female students.Unverified reports claimed the man was caught having sex with a female student in a hostel, but the management of the institution has debunked the story as falsehood.In a statement signed by the Public Relation Officer of the university, Barr Boniface Amalu, the management said there was no truth in the rumour, and that the institution h...