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The Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has adopted former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as its presidential candidate for the 2027 election. Alhaji Muktar Magori, a party chieftain, announced this on behalf of other stakeholders during a press conference on Sunday in Sokoto. Magori, a former chief of staff to ex-Gov Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, said the consensus was reached by ADC loyalists and other stakeholders in Sokoto State. “This decision is in preparation for the party’s forthcoming presidential primaries and the 2027 general elections,” he said. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the press briefing was…

The Nigerian Army has alerted residents of the North-east region to plans by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa (ISWAP) terrorists to carry out suicide bombing and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attacks ahead of the Eid-Kabir celebrations. However, it says it has deployed troops and surveillance assets to forestall the threats. In a security advisory issued on Monday, the Headquarters, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), a joint task force in the region, said credible intelligence indicated that insurgents could attempt isolated attacks on civilian targets, especially in crowded locations during the festive period. The Army assured residents that comprehensive security…

It is not common in football to see a club win the league title and then get relegated the following season. But in the Nigeria Premier Football League, surprises like this can happen because the competition is always difficult and unpredictable. The NPFL remains one of the most competitive leagues in Africa, where the difference in quality between clubs is very small. Any team can defeat another on a good day, and success one season does not guarantee success the next season. A clear example is Remo Stars, who have now suffered relegation to the Nigeria National League after playing…

Reality TV star and actor, Saga Adeolu, popularly known as Saga, has spoken about the realities of acting, saying romantic scenes in films are far less glamorous than they appear on screen. In an interview with Saturday Beats, Saga described Nollywood as one of the most challenging industries he has worked in, even though he finds acting fulfilling. “It has been a lot. I tell people Nollywood is one of the toughest things I have ever done. It’s also one of the most pleasurable things at the same time. I enjoy acting. It’s tough. People think acting is easy, but…

“The situation in the DPRK is a human rights crisis and it is high time the international community treats it as such,” Mr. Türk said.Ongoing gross human rights violations in the country – known more commonly as North Korea – some of which may amount to crimes against humanity, continue to be documented by his office, OHCHR, he added.Concerns over military spending“I am particularly worried about the extreme prioritisation of security and military investments at the expense of desperately needed social services and sustainable development in the DPRK,” Mr Türk said.“There needs to be accountability in all its forms, including…

There is a particular genre of financial commentary that mistakes legal process for a factual verdict. A court delivers a first instance ruling, procedural questions are raised, and before the ink is dry on the appeal filing, the narrative has already hardened: the regulator overreached, investor confidence is shattered, and Nigeria’s financial governance is on trial before the world. Much of the commentary currently circulating about Union Bank of Nigeria belongs to that genre. It is not without merit on certain procedural questions. But it is, at its core, incomplete — and incompleteness in financial journalism carries costs that run…

I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Francis de Souza, COO of Google Cloud, backstage at an event in Los Angeles. Amid the din around us, de Souza, who speaks in the calm, measured manner of a university professor, offered useful advice for companies navigating the AI security moment we’re all living through, noting that “there’ll be a transition period, and then I think we get to this better place.” He wasn’t speaking about Google at that moment, but it’s clear that even Google is still figuring things out. De Souza’s core message was one security professionals have…

Wives of detained military officers facing alleged coup-related charges have appealed to President Bola Tinubu to ensure fairness and transparency in the ongoing military trial, warning against the conviction of suspects without credible evidence. The plea was contained in a letter addressed to the President on Friday and titled, “A Humble Appeal for Fairness, Transparency, and Justice in the Ongoing Military Trial.” The correspondence from spouses of the detained officers was exclusively obtained by The PUNCH. The signatories are Shafa’atu Ali Agbo, Fatima Dauda, Josephine Enemona, Nana Aisha, Zara Abba, Helen Sunday, Khadija Aminu, Aisha Abubakar, Aisha Yusuf, Hauwa’u Aliyu,…

The Federal Government and the Aig-Imoukhuede Foundation have called for accelerated digital transformation across Nigeria’s civil service, with a push to end manual and opaque governance systems in Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. A statement from the Foundation on Friday stated that President Bola Tinubu, represented by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, gave the directive recently while declaring open the 2026 International Civil Service Conference at Eagle Square in Abuja The conference, organised by the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, attracted over 5,000 participants, including delegates from 16 countries across…

Governor of Bauchi State, Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, has directed the upgrade of the sports complex at Jibrin Aminu Special School, as part of efforts to promote inclusive sports development and improve learning conditions for students with special needs. Mr Mohammed gave this directive during an inspection visit to the ongoing renovation and upgrade of the institution, where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening educational infrastructure across Bauchi. Governor Mohammed expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work at the school, stressing the need for modern and conducive facilities to enhance teaching, learning and students’ welfare. He described sports…