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Daniel Bwala, an aide to President Bola Tinubu, has criticised the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) over its National Campaign Council for the 2027 general elections, describing the list as being “filled with content creators”. Bwala, in a post on X shortly after the party announced the council on Sunday, also accused the NDC of concealing the identities of its media surrogates in mainstream media. “@PeterObi and NDC have released their list of campaign council members; and as expected it is filled with content creators,” he wrote. “They stylishly refused to name their campaign media surrogates in the mainstream media masquerading…

Martha Kandawa-Schulz, Namibia’s Cartagena Protocol National Focal Point, died in Yerevan, Armenia, while participating in the ongoing United Nations Biodiversity Conference (CBD COP17). Ms Kandawa-Schulz, a professor, died on 23 October, according to a statement the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) Secretariat issued Sunday evening. She was serving as Co-Chair of the Contact Group on Risk Assessment and Risk Management of Living Modified Organisms at the conference. In a message to delegates, the Secretariat described her as a highly respected colleague whose dedication, expertise, and leadership contributed significantly to the Convention and its Protocols, as well as to the global…

Manchester United suffered another damaging defeat on Sunday, October 25, losing 3-0 to Bournemouth at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Goals from Rayan, Marcus Tavernier and Evanilson condemned Michael Carrick’s side to a disappointing afternoon and intensified concerns over the club’s poor start to the season. Bournemouth took control late in the first half when Rayan opened the scoring in the 38th minute, finishing Justin Kluivert’s delivery from a set piece. Five minutes later, Marcus Tavernier doubled the visitors’ advantage after Adrien Truffert capitalised on a defensive error to create a simple finishing opportunity. United struggled to respond after…

Renowned virologists have urged the government, healthcare workers and the public to embrace preparedness and strengthen preventive measures following the confirmation of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease in the country, warning that the current strain has no approved vaccine or specific treatment. The leading virology professors stressed the need for early detection, prompt isolation of suspected cases, effective contact tracing, strict infection prevention measures and adequate personal protective equipment for healthcare workers to prevent further transmission. In exclusive interviews with PUNCH Healthwise, the experts urged Nigerians not to dismiss the outbreak for political reasons or panic, advising them to follow public…

SpaceX appears to have lifted restrictions the Ukrainian military’s of use Starshield — the military-grade version of the company’s Starlink internet system. The Wall Street Journal reports that Defense Minister Evgeniy Khmara told reporters that Starshield appears to be working normally again, although the military is still conducting tests and has not received an explanation for the restrictions. This follows a 10-day period where Ukrainian drones would lose internet connectivity when flying at speeds of around 100 miles per hour, resulting in the military losing control of some drones, while others became more vulnerable because they were flying more slowly.…

The Northern Youth Frontiers on Sunday described the massive turnout at the presidential campaign rally in Kaduna as evidence of Northern Nigeria’s confidence in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, reaffirming its support for his re-election in 2027. The coalition, comprising youth groups across the 19 Northern states, also commended the Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, for his role in grassroots mobilisation ahead of the rally. The coordinator of the group in the North-West, Saminu Turaki, stated this in a statement congratulating Tinubu on the rally’s success on Sunday. Turaki described the turnout as a demonstration of the…

Guinness Nigeria Plc has declared an interim dividend of N7.00 per ordinary share for the period ended September 30, 2026, following an improvement in its financial performance. The brewer disclosed the dividend in a corporate actions announcement dated October 21, 2026, and signed by Company Secretary Abimbola Ajibola-Jimoh. According to the company, the dividend will be paid to shareholders whose names appear on its register at the close of business on Friday, October 30, 2026, subject to applicable withholding tax and approval. Payment is scheduled for November 13, 2026, with eligible shareholders expected to receive their dividends electronically through their…

The Lagos State chapter of the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has inaugurated a seven-member electoral committee to organise elections for a new executive committee. The committee, known as the SWAN Electoral Committee (SWANECO), was inaugurated on Friday at the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos, during the chapter’s Extraordinary Congress. Patrick Omorodion, chairman of the chapter’s caretaker committee, inaugurated the electoral body, which is chaired by Mozez Praiz, with McAnthony Anaelechukwu as secretary. Other members are Abdul Rahmone Abulore, Soliu Adeyemo, Tega Onajaife, Jovita Ekeh and Suo Chapele. Mr Omorodion said the committee’s establishment was part of the mandate…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a South African woman with 36.65kg of cocaine at Lagos airport and a Lagos-based car dealer accused of receiving and arranging accommodation for her. The agency also arrested a Nigerian-American woman with 9.45kg of cannabis known as loud after she arrived in Nigeria from the United States. In a statement shared with PREMIUM TIMES on Sunday, NDLEA spokesperson Femi Babafemi identified the South African woman as Qhina Beauty, 34. He explained that she was arrested on 7 October at the departure hall of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, while…

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has congratulated Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi after he reached a new milestone in the English Premier League. Iwobi has made 328 appearances in the English top flight, making him the joint-second most-capped African player in the competition alongside Egyptian star Mohamed Salah. The 30-year-old reached the milestone while playing for Fulham in their 1-0 victory over Coventry City on Saturday. The NFF Acting General Secretary, Dr Emmanuel Ikpeme MON, praised Iwobi for his achievement and wished him greater success. “The NFF celebrates Alex Iwobi for this new achievement and we wish him even greater…