“Abiriba people are 100% behind you. We are mobilising in all aspects – voters’ registration in Abiriba, Aba, Umuahia, Port Harcourt and Enugu, online party membership registration across the globe,” a delegation from Abiriba told Governor Otti
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The officer was killed when the bandits attacked a local police station in the state.
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AAC also approved a 50 per cent waiver on nomination forms for female candidates, while forms for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) are free of charge.
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Inibehe Effiong, a human rights lawyer, has tackled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over its response to insecurity in Nigeria.
In a statement on X, Monday, Effiong compared the US and Nigerian military response to terror attacks and insecurity.
According to him, the US government went all out to rescue an American pilot in Iran, but the Nigerian government left a captured Brigadier General, Musa Uba, to die after being captured by terrorists in Borno State in November 2025.
“I am currently watching a press briefing by President Trump, the CIA director, and his defense secretary about the rescue of an American pilot and a weapons system officer from the ground in Iran.
“The extent that America is willing to go to defend and rescue one American is just amazing.
“In Nigeria, a general was captured, killed, and humiliated by terrorists, and we didn’t see any meaningful action from Tinubu and his cronies in the villa.
“Members of the Nigerian Armed Forces are being paid very ridiculous wages.
“Yet, politicians and their families are living in opulence,” he wrote on X.
Recall that Arise TV anchor Oseni Rufai recently broke down in tears after recalling how Brig. Uba was killed in Borno.
DAILY POST reports on Sunday that the US pilot shot down earlier was rescued in a military operation.
Unlike in US, Nigerian Army General Uba was killed without action by Tinubu – Inibehe Effiong
Newcastle icon, Alan Shearer, didn’t hold back as he tore into three Arsenal players for their costly blunders in the FA Cup quarter-final loss to Southampton over the weekend.
Just 13 days after falling to Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, Arsenal slumped to another disappointing defeat, this time 2–1 against Southampton at St. Mary’s.
Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast alongside Gary Lineker and Micah Richards, Shearer singled out Ben White, Cristhian Mosquera, and Gabriel Magalhães for harsh criticism.
“Scienza gave Ben White an absolute torrid evening. He was all over the place. Ben White didn’t know what to do,” Shearer said.
“Ross Stewart forced Mosquera and Gabriel into errors that you have not seen from them too many times. All three of those players I mentioned made huge errors and could have been punished even more.”
They made huge errors – Alan Shearer calls out three Arsenal players
Nollywood actor, Portable, has told his ex-wife, Fatimo Momoh, to bring his child to him.
This is coming a few hours after Fatimo called out the actor for abandoning her with their 10-year-old son, Mahbub, for the past eight years.
Reacting to her in a video shared on his Instagram page on Monday, Portable told Fatimo to bring the Mahbub to Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital where he resides.
He further promised to take responsibility for Mahbub’s education and feeding if Fatimo is double sure that he’s the biological father.
“Fatima, I’m the one that did Mahbub’s naming ceremony when he was born. And if you’re very sure that I’m his biological father, if you’re double sure that if I decide to do a DNA test, the result won’t prove otherwise, bring him down to Ogun state tomorrow.
“I’m not scared of taking responsibility for the child. Bring my son to me in Abeokuta if truly I’m the father”, the actor stated.
‘Bring Mahbub if I’m truly his father’ – Actor Portable tells ex-wife [VIDEO]
Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi has commented on the release of Nigeria’s 2026 kit, indicating that he personally favours the previous design in light of the team’s recent friendly matches.
The new collection, launched by the global sportswear leader Nike, has ignited discussions due to its striking light green home and away options.
The kits, revealed in late March, showcases a light green home jersey with darker panel accents, along with an away shirt adorned with bold green flame-like motifs on a white background — a contemporary interpretation of Nigeria’s traditional colors.
These designs have already been showcased on the field during the Super Eagles’ 2‑1 win against Iran and their 2‑2 draw with Jordan in Turkey.
In a discussion on the Alexander Yaa Digg podcast prior to the match against Iran, Iwobi articulated his initial thoughts on the training gear associated with the new collection, comparing its look to something eye-catching and unconventional for training sessions.
He remarked, “The training kit is bright green, resembling highlighters with a pink stripe on the side. That’s the new kit for training.”
Contemplating the new designs and their significance within Nigeria’s football heritage, the Fulham midfielder shared his personal perspective on the kits and their potential impact on the team’s performance.
He concluded, “Personally, I think I prefer the old one, but we will see if this one can bring us luck in today’s match.”
‘I prefer the old one’ – Alex Iwobi on new Super Eagles’ kit
Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, has sent a message to Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal after the Spain international recently hit out at racist chants.
Recall that Yamal was angry with chants from fans during Spain’s international friendly goalless draw with Egypt last week.
Speaking to the media on Monday ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich on Tuesday, Vinicius Jr addressed the issue.
The Brazilian, however, hoped Yamal could continue to fight at every chance for people worldwide who are subject to racism.
“It’s a complicated issue, and it happens a lot. I hope Lamine [Yamal] can continue this fight as well,” Vinicius said via Madrid Universal.
“We have money, but poor Black people have more difficulties than we do. I’m not saying that Spain, Germany, or Portugal are racist countries, but there are racists in every country, and if we fight together, hopefully, other players and people will stop suffering these things.”
Vinicius has been the target of racist chants in Spain and has been fighting for years.
I hope you can continue this fight – Vinicius sends message to Yamal about racism
The federal government has dismissed reports suggesting the cancellation of Nigeria’s Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) policy, clarifying that the system has instead been upgraded to enhance efficiency.
Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this known after a closed-door meeting with a delegation from the Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council in Abuja.
According to him, “The Visa-on-Arrival process is not being scrapped. Rather, it has been upgraded to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Travellers will still be able to apply online for short-stay visas, with approvals granted within 24 to 48 hours.”
He further explained, “Once approved, the visa will be sent to the applicant’s email, eliminating the need for a physical sticker upon arrival. This enhanced system aims to cut out inefficiencies, allowing Nigeria to better automate and control the inflow of travellers.”
Tunji-Ojo added that the reform is part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s investment climate.
“With this upgrade, the country takes another step towards improving its business environment and attracting foreign investment. This upgrade builds upon the existing online approval system, streamlining the process and enabling travellers to receive their approvals ahead of time,” he said.
On her part, Director-General of PEBEC, Zahrah Audu, noted that the meeting was convened to address concerns and clarify the government’s position on the VOA policy.
The operations, conducted on 4 and 5 April in Wase, Qua’an Pan, and Shendam local government areas, targeted known criminal enclaves linked to recent attacks in the state.
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