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By Vincent Ujumadu Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has dissolved the Chidi Odinkalu-led Governing Council of the state-owned Chukwuemeka Odimegwu Ojukwu University and approved a new council. The governor appointed Professor Peter Onwualu as Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the university. Onwualu, a Professor of Agricultural Engineering, is currently the Vice-Chancellor of the African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, and a former Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council. Other members of the reconstituted council are Chief Christopher Ndubuisi, HRH Igwe Chidiume Oranu, Professor Josephat O. Ogbuagu, and retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Sir Chris…

Former Nigeria international Mutiu Adepoju has backed Kelechi Iheanacho for a return to the Super Eagles, citing the striker’s resurgence in form with Celtic despite an injury-disrupted campaign, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Iheanacho, who joined the Scottish side in the summer, has endured a challenging season due to recurring hamstring problems that have limited his game time. The 29-year-old has nonetheless managed six goals and one assist in 18 appearances for the Hoops. His recent performances have reignited discussions about his place in the national team, particularly after a decisive display in the Scottish Cup semi-final against St Mirren, where…

Afrobeats superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has been appointed as the Head of Youth Mobilisation for the re-election campaign of Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, ahead of the 2026 governorship race. Davido made the announcement on X on Tuesday, expressing excitement over his new political role in his uncle’s campaign structure. PDP National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, Davido, and Ademola Adeleke at the PDP Mega Rally in Osogbo, Osun State before the governorship election.Photo: Twitter (OfficialPDPNig) He wrote, “I have been appointed by the Governor of OSUN STATE @AAdeleke_01 and flag bearer of the ACCORD PARTY as HEAD YOUTH…

The Security Council meets in emergency session at 3pm to address the escalating conflict in Ukraine. The open briefing follows a formal request from Kyiv citing a surge in Russian aerial bombardments, including devastating strikes on the city of Dnipro. Ukraine has reported that between late March and mid-April, more than 5,000 drones and missiles were launched, killing dozens of civilians and injuring hundreds more. Follow full meetings coverage below and UN News app users can follow here. Source link

Elections are widely regarded as the lifeblood of any democratic system. In advanced democracies, robust institutional safeguards are designed to protect electoral processes from undue interference or manipulation. Allegations of Russian interference in the 2016 United States presidential election, for instance, became a defining political issue which underscores how seriously electoral credibility is treated. This reinforces a simple truth: electoral integrity is foundational to democratic legitimacy. In Nigeria, however, the persistent erosion of that integrity has produced one of the most pressing challenges to our democracy: voter apathy. The Republic reported that Nigeria has the 9th lowest voter count in…

“Data is life,” a phrase many Nigerians know all too well. But let’s take it a step further. If data is life, then what powers that life? The answer is simple: the TECNO CAMON 50 Series. This isn’t just another smartphone. It’s a “one device, many hustles” companion built for creators, entrepreneurs, and anyone who refuses to slow down. Built for Photos, Videos, and Content That Stands Out There’s a common belief that only a few select devices can deliver truly great photos and videos. The CAMON 50 Series challenges that narrative completely. Designed with creators in mind, the camera…

The Federal Government has filed a 13-count charge before the Federal High Court in Abuja against six individuals, including two retired senior military officers and a serving police inspector, over an alleged plot to wage war against Nigeria and commit acts of terrorism. The defendants—retired Major General Mohammed Gana, retired Naval Captain Erasmus Victor, Inspector Ahmed Ibrahim, Zekeri Umoru, Bukar Goni, and Abdulkadir Sani—are scheduled to be arraigned on Wednesday, April 22, before Justice Joyce Abdulmalik. Also listed in the charge, but said to be at large, is a former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. The charge,…

The Raw Materials Research and Development Council has launched an upgraded national raw materials database designed to provide real-time data on Nigeria’s resource base, strengthen industrial planning, and improve investment decision-making. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Abuja during a media parley, where the Director-General of RMRDC, Prof. Nnanyelugo Ike-Muonso, described the platform as a major milestone in Nigeria’s effort to build a data-driven industrial economy. He said the new system—formally known as the Nigerian Statistical Information System for Products, Raw Materials and Products—represents a significant upgrade from earlier versions of the council’s raw materials information framework. “We are…

Chelsea crashed to a dismal 3-0 defeat against Brighton on Tuesday, leaving their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters as pressure mounts on beleaguered boss Liam Rosenior. Rosenior’s side produced one of their worst performances of a miserable season as Ferdi Kadioglu put Brighton ahead in the first half before Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck netted after the interval. It is the first time that Chelsea have lost five consecutive league games without scoring since 1912, fittingly the year that the Titanic sank. Beaten seven times in their last eight games in all competitions, the Blues have…

Mr Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate, on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with Chairmen of the South East caucus of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Mr Martins Ugwu, Head of the ADC media team in the state, said the meeting was a calculated show of regional alignment aimed at consolidating regional party structures. According to him, the meeting was Obi’s first with the newly elected South East Chairmen of the party in Enugu. The meeting was not unconnected with Obi’s aspiration to contest the forthcoming ADC presidential primary and to strengthen cohesion, align leadership priorities, and…