He said, “Atiku is a serial failure. He is a serial contestant and loser, and I am sure that in 2031, he will still contest. Nigerians would be laughing at such a person making that kind of statement that nothing positive has been done.”

US President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though there was no indication if Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board.

The victims were said to be travelling from Makurdi to Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) on Wednesday evening for their scheduled examination when the incident occurred.

Government House sources said the meeting critically reviewed the security situation in the state, with participants expressing concern over the persistent loss of lives and destruction of property.

Olympic gold-medallist Joshua, 36, is being lined up to face Fury in November, possibly at Wembley, but would most likely have to overcome a warm-up opponent beforehand.

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has approved a weekly day off duty and a ₦10,000 monthly transport allowance for public servants in the state.

The court, in a ruling delivered by Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie, also ordered the arrest of a Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali.

A fresh political skirmish has broken out between the camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the Presidency, after a senior aide to President Bola Tinubu suggested that the incumbent “must complete eight years” in office before power returns to the North.

The party insists the group behind the move lacks the authority to take such action, and that the announcement carries no weight within its ranks.

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern over an undiagnosed illness in Burundi, with 35 confirmed cases