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A fresh wave of defections swept through the House of Representatives on Tuesday as lawmakers realigned across party lines in what appears to be early positioning for the 2027 general elections. At the resumption of plenary after the Easter break, the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, read out a series of defection letters, reflecting a growing fluidity within Nigeria’s political space. He dismissed concerns that the trend signalled an attempt to edge the country toward a one-party system, insisting instead that it underscores democratic freedom. “This is to show the country that no party is stiffled. People are leaving the majority…

The Dangote Group has commenced oil production from its upstream assets in the Niger Delta, a strategic entry into crude extraction as the company moves to strengthen supply security for its refining operations. Early output from the Kalaekule field on Oil Mining Lease 72 is currently estimated at about 4,500 barrels per day (bpd) with plans to ramp up production to 15,000 bpd within the next month, according to executives familiar with the project. The development follows the opening of a production well and the start of standard testing procedures, which are expected to be completed within three to four weeks.…

The FCT High Court in Gwarinpa, Abuja, on scheduled has set 14 May for the re-arraignment of an Abuja pastor, Amos Isah, accused of raping a minor. This is coming after the case has stalled in court for nine months. In June 2025, the police arrested Mr Isah, the founder and General Overseer of Prophetic Voice of Fire Ministry International, Gwagwalada, Abuja, for defiling a 14-year-old girl. Then, on 22 July, he was arraigned before the FCT High Court in Abuja. He pleaded not guilty to the charges when they were read to him. The police charged him with four…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed that at the moment Arsenal are Premier League champions. Guardiola was speaking to reporters ahead of their trip to Burnley on Wednesday. City can go top of the table with a win at Turf Moor, having beaten the Gunners 2-1 on Sunday. But Guardiola has warned his players to remain focused ahead of their remaining games. “We talk immediately in the dressing room after the game,” Guardiola said. “Don’t lose the focus. The focus is Arsenal’s top of the league. “Right now, in this moment, they will be champions.” Source link

News » Premier League news » Chelsea newsApril 20, 2026 20:22 GMT (UK), by Sri Aswin View Chelsea summer 2026 transfer targets Giggs on Palmer Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs believes the Red Devils should swoop for Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer during the summer transfer window. Palmer has had an injury-plagued campaign with the Blues, but he remains their best creative presence when fully fit and firing.His current deal does not expire until June 2033, but the Englishman has recently expressed doubts about his future in his comments.He has hinted that Champions League football could be key to him staying with the Blues, which…

Nigerian music star and one-half of the defunct P-Square duo, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has fired back at critics questioning his decision to change his birthday celebration date, insisting the outrage is misplaced. His reaction comes barely a day after he announced that he would no longer celebrate his birthday on November 18, but instead on November 30. “I’m making it official. November 18th is no longer my birthday celebration date. Please note that I will not be accepting any messages or gifts on that day. My birthday will now be celebrated on November 30th. This is…

Elder Joseph Buremoh, an 84-year-old entrepreneur from Kwara State, who built a successful path in building contracting, transport, and trade, shares with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI his life journey, values, and the experiences that have shaped him What was growing up like for you? I was born into the family of the late Chief and Mrs Robert Babalola Buremoh on 22nd February, 1942 in Oke Oyan, Ile-Ire District, Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. I was born into a Christian family. My grandfather was a pastor, my father was a businessman and a building contractor who maintained his Christian faith. I…

Elder Joseph Buremoh, an 84-year-old entrepreneur from Kwara State, who built a successful path in building contracting, transport, and trade, shares with TEMITOPE ADETUNJI his life journey, values, and the experiences that have shaped him What was growing up like for you? I was born into the family of the late Chief and Mrs Robert Babalola Buremoh on 22nd February, 1942 in Oke Oyan, Ile-Ire District, Ifelodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. I was born into a Christian family. My grandfather was a pastor, my father was a businessman and a building contractor who maintained his Christian faith. I…

The President, Federal Polytechnic Ado Ekiti Alumni Association, AbdulRafiu Badru, has donated a solar inverter system to the Senior Staff Club of the institution. The alumni president, represented by FEDPAAA National Publicity Secretary, Busayo Adeyemi, at the inauguration on Monday, said the initiative was part of efforts to improve the school’s working environment through sustainable energy solutions. He said, “This initiative demonstrates our commitment to supporting the institution and enhancing staff welfare. This would serve as an alternative power supply source.” The Rector of the institution, Dr Temitope Alake, said the solar installation will significantly reduce dependence on unstable public…

Benjamin Toulouze, the head of corporate venture capital (CVC) at Axian Group, a multinational conglomerate, spent most of his career as a banker at Société Générale, France’s third-largest bank by total assets, working across France and several African markets.  These days, he runs the CVC arm at AXIAN Investment, the investment arm of the Madagascar-headquartered AXIAN Group. Based in Dubai, his team of four is split between the UAE and Antananarivo. Toulouze got the green light to launch the corporate VC unit in late 2021, making it one of the first CVC vehicles from an African group. Four years in,…