Former Senate leader Bukola Saraki dismissed claims that his political party is collapsing. He spoke at a PDP youth event in Ilorin marking his birthday. Saraki acknowledged internal party disputes but expressed confidence they would be resolved.
He revealed that two factions within the party are currently meeting with national election officials. The divisions align with prominent figures, including a federal minister and two state governors. Each faction has appointed its own acting national chairman.
Saraki stated that internal disagreement is preferable to stagnation. He assured party members their differences would be sorted out soon. The split followed the end of a previous acting chairman's tenure.
Radio host MisRed is catching heat from political activists after a listener poll. Her ZiFM Stereo show named former opposition politician Fadzayi Mahere as Zimbabwean of the Year. The station is owned by a member of the ruling party's politburo.
The poll included several ruling party members among its ten nominees. Online backlash accused the station of rewarding a government critic. MisRed defended the process, stating the winner was chosen entirely by public vote. She called the debate a normal feature of a democratic space.
The controversy highlights the country's deep political divisions. Mahere, being very active on social media, has a strong following in urban areas where the station's audience is concentrated. Critics from the...
A government minister praised a local councilor during a charity event in Norton. Youth Empowerment Minister Tino Machakaire commended Ward 7 Councilor Tinashe Machemedze at Ngoni Stadium. The event distributed groceries, wheelchairs, and holiday hampers to elderly and disabled residents.
Machakaire highlighted Machemedze's consistent community work, calling it a model for the nation's development goals. He stated this hands-on style represented the needed leadership caliber. The minister invited the councilor for further discussions on local projects.
Machemedze credited local partners and community unity for the event's success. He reiterated his dedication to serving his ward with integrity. The initiative was supported by a...
The coach of Abakaliki FC is demanding a strong performance from his squad. Starplus Anistar told his players their upcoming match against Osun United is a battle. He emphasized the need for hard work and a positive reaction on the field.
The team travels to face Osun United at the Lanreleke Stadium in Osogbo. Anistar stated clearly that their objective is to hunt for a full three points. Abakaliki currently holds second place in their conference standings, while their opponents sit in ninth.
Nigeria's first AFCON opponent has arrived in Morocco. The Tanzanian national team landed in Fez after a training camp in Egypt. They will face the Super Eagles in the opening Group C match next week.
This will be only the second time the two nations have met in the tournament's history. Their previous encounter was in 1980, a match Nigeria won. The Nigerian squad itself arrived in the host city the day before.
Chelsea has given a first professional deal to academy striker Chizaram Ezenwata. The young forward moved to the club from Charlton Athletic during his under fifteen season. An England youth international, he has progressed through their Cobham training system.
Ezenwata currently tops the scoring charts for the under eighteen side with eleven goals. He has already made a debut for the under-20s against Manchester City. The player has also appeared twice this season in the EFL Trophy competition.
Midfielder Wilfred Ndidi is the new captain of Nigeria's national team. His appointment follows the international retirement of former skipper William Troost-Ekong. The Super Eagles made the announcement on their official social media account.
The Besiktas player called it a huge responsibility. He stated he is counting on full support from both the squad and coaching staff. Ndidi mentioned having conversations with teammates to ensure everyone is united. The goal is to have the entire group on the same page for the challenges ahead.
Ivory Coast will be without striker Sebastien Haller for the AFCON tournament. He sustained an injury playing for his club FC Utrecht. Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand has been called up as his replacement on the squad.
Haller scored the championship-winning goal against Nigeria in the final. His absence is a significant loss for coach Emerse Fae's team, given his experience. Guessand was originally on the reserve list before receiving the call.
Former star Alan Shearer made his Premier League predictions for the weekend. He sees his old club Newcastle beating Chelsea at home. He also expects a straightforward victory for Manchester City over West Ham.
The big match between Tottenham and Liverpool should end in a draw, according to his analysis. He believes Arsenal will manage a tricky away win against Everton. Finally, he predicts Aston Villa will have too much for Manchester United at Villa Park.
