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By Peter Omopo The African Democratic Congress has commenced the screening of governorship aspirants ahead of its primaries for forthcoming governorship elections, with more than 70 aspirants screened on the first day of the exercise. The party’s Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Queen Okiyi, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Abuja on Monday. Okiyi said the screening exercise progressed smoothly, with two separate panels attending to 35 aspirants each. According to her, over 100 governorship aspirants from states scheduled to conduct elections are expected to participate in the process. She noted that the screening would continue on Tuesday to accommodate the…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Omi lo danu, agbe kò fọ” …. the water may have spilt, but the calabash remains whole. Life sometimes brings loss, disappointment, or moments that shake us, but not every setback is destruction. As long as your spirit, faith, and strength remain intact, hope is still alive. Cry if you must, rest if you need to, but remember: what truly carries you has not broken. Agbe kò fọ… the vessel still stands, and so will you. ADT Cares

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo Growing older is a blessing, but true honour comes from integrity, wisdom, and kindness. An elder who walks with malice or unfairness eventually loses the respect age should naturally command. As the Yoruba proverb says, “Agbalagba se inú kòdòrò, ó sọ òórùn ìdí rẹ̀ di àfihàn” …hidden flaws are exposed when the heart is crooked. Let every elder lead with fairness and compassion because character, not age alone, is what earns lasting respect. ADT Cares

By Kolawole Omotola Olaide The son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Seyi Tinubu, has reacted to the outcome of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in Imo State, where celebrity businessman Pascal Okechukwu failed to secure the party’s ticket. Cubana Chief Priest contested for the APC ticket to represent Orsu/Orlu/Oru East Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections but lost to the incumbent lawmaker, Canice Nwachukwu. According to reports from the primary election, Nwachukwu emerged victorious after polling more votes, while Cubana Chief Priest secured only 14 votes during the exercise. Reacting to the result,…

By Peter Omopo The All Progressives Congress in Kogi State has released the names of candidates who emerged from the party’s House of Representatives primary elections conducted across the state on May 16, 2026. In a statement issued by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Hamzat Isa-Amoka, the APC said the primaries were conducted peacefully, transparently and credibly, with active participation from party members. According to the party, Sanni Ogembe emerged as the candidate for the Okene/Ogori-Magongo Federal Constituency, while Muhammed Yusuf secured the ticket for Adavi/Okehi Federal Constituency. Sanni Abdulraheem also emerged as the party’s candidate for Ajaokuta Federal Constituency. For…

By Peter Omopo Chelsea FC have confirmed the appointment of Xabi Alonso as the club’s new manager on a four-year deal ahead of the new football season. The appointment is seen as part of Chelsea’s efforts to rebuild and reposition the club following a difficult campaign. Alonso arrives at Stamford Bridge with an emerging managerial reputation after previous coaching spells in Germany and Spain. His most recent stint at Real Madrid was marked by inconsistent performances and reports of dressing room tensions. The Spaniard reportedly faced challenges managing a star-studded squad, including alleged disagreements with Brazilian forward Vinícius Júnior during…

By Asiwaju Dele Taiwo “Eni ti o na ika ibaje si ọmọlakeji rẹ, mẹ́wàá yòókù ń dúró dé e.” ….He who points one wicked finger at another has the remaining fingers pointing back at himself. Whatever evil, pain, or harm you plan against others will eventually return to you. Life has a way of rewarding good deeds and exposing wicked intentions. So choose kindness, sow peace, and let your heart be clean because the same road you send others through may become your own path tomorrow. ADT Cares

By Peter Omopo Manchester City won the 2026 FA Cup title on Saturday after securing a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Chelsea FC in the final. The closely contested encounter saw both teams battle intensely for control, but City capitalised on a decisive moment through Semeyo, whose goal proved enough to hand Pep Guardiola’s side another major domestic trophy. Despite enjoying periods of possession and pressing for an equaliser, Chelsea were unable to break down Manchester City’s disciplined defensive setup. City maintained their narrow advantage until the final whistle, frustrating Chelsea’s attacking efforts in the closing stages of the game. The…

By Peter Omopo The Port Harcourt II Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Onne, has announced a total revenue collection of ₦258.2bn between January and April 2026, alongside a series of anti-smuggling operations across Nigeria’s Eastern maritime corridor. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Aliyu Alkali, disclosed this while briefing journalists in Onne on Thursday, noting that the Command recorded its highest monthly revenue collection in April 2026 at over ₦77.3bn. According to him, the performance marks the strongest monthly collection since the establishment of the Command, driven by improved compliance monitoring and tighter enforcement of revenue regulations. Alkali…

By Peter Omopo There was a large turnout of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Saturday at Ward 9 in Akure, Ondo State, during the party’s House of Representatives primary election for the Akure South and North Federal Constituency. Party supporters and delegates reportedly arrived at the venue as early as 8:00 a.m., reflecting strong participation and enthusiasm for the electoral exercise. The primary election was monitored by a team from the APC national headquarters to ensure compliance with party guidelines and transparency throughout the process. Some party chieftains who spoke during the exercise described the primary as…