Author: Lawan

By: Al Humphrey Onyanabo PORT HARCOURT — The boys’ football team of King Amachree Sports Academy (KASA), Obuama, sponsored by Da Amakiri Tubo, Alhaji Mujahid Abubakr Dokubo-Asari, Amanyanabo of The Source, Elem Kalabari, Torusarama Piri, has emerged champions of the Samuel Okwaraji Under-16 Football Tournament, defeating St. Peter’s Secondary School 1-0 in a thrilling final played in Port Harcourt. The winning goal came from Michael Unity, whose clinical finish sealed a hard-fought victory and crowned KASA champions of one of Rivers State’s most prestigious youth football competitions. To reach the final, the Obuama-based academy produced an impressive performance against Perfect…

FG approves ₦50,000 WAEC, NECO registration fee from 2027The Federal Government has approved an increase in the registration fees for the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council (NECO) Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (SSCE), raising the cost to ₦50,000 per candidate from 2027. The approval, conveyed through the Federal Ministry of Education, will see the NECO SSCE registration fee rise from ₦30,000 to ₦50,000, while the WAEC fee will increase from ₦27,000 to the same amount. WAEC concluded its 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination a few weeks ago, while the NECO examination is currently underway. The…

Felix Morka, a human rights lawyer, is the National Publicity Secretary of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking to Sunday Sun in Abuja, Morka delved into several issues, particularly the chances of the opposition in the forthcoming presidential election, why the APC continued with the Muslim-Muslim presidential joint ticket, the reality of the claim that Nigerians don’t like the ruling party, and how Peter Obi can always win the presidential election online. MorkaWith the realities and positive indices on the ground in favour of the APC, will it be right to say that the 2027 presidential election has been…

PFIPC N1.3bn budget scandal: National Assembly under pressure Though the mystery of how the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) came into being is still under investigation, it has already cast a shadow of doubt over the National Assembly’s oversight and budget scrutiny. With a ₦1.3 billion budget appropriated to an agency the Federal Government has since disowned, questions naturally arise about how a scandal of this magnitude could escape the eagle eyes of the leadership of the Senate and that of the House of Representatives. Senate President, Godswill AkpabioCommenting on this fiscal anomaly, the Secretary General of the Ijaw…

Budget funding: Tinubu faces resistance from NASS •Non-execution of constituency projects threatens members’ reelection bids•Senators plot own push back The relationship between the House of Representatives and the Executive arm of government appears to be heading for a complete breakdown, as lawmakers gear up for a showdown with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the poor implementation of the 2026 budget. Indications that members are unhappy with the President came to the fore last Wednesday, when they moved to summon Tinubu to appear before the parliament, alongside his financial management team, to explain the abysmal funding of the 2024, 2025 and…

Jawondo alleges fraud in APC Kwara governorship primary A member of the Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders’ Caucus and former Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in the state, Salman Jawondo (SAN), has alleged that the party’s 2026 governorship primary was marred by fraud. Jawondo claimed that the process which produced Danladi-Salihu as the APC governorship candidate lacked transparency, insisting that no voting took place during the exercise. According to him, the primary election was initially scheduled for Thursday, with party members turning out in anticipation of voting before it was postponed to Friday. He said that by…

How joint forces rescued Oyo kids, killed, arrested kidnappers After nearly two months in captivity, abducted schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State were rescued yesterday. Their rescue, it was gathered, was effected in an operation led by the military, which involved other security agencies. It was gathered that no fewer than eight of the kidnappers were arrested by the security forces during the operation, while some others were neutralised. Those arrested, it was gathered, are now in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS). Their rescue came 56 days after their mass abduction on…

Ahead of today’s deadline set by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for political parties to submit details of their candidates, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has officially unveiled Kashim Shettima as the party’s presidential running mate to President Bola Tinubu. There have been apprehension, intense debates and controversy over Shettima’s candidacy as vice president and the possibility of the ruling party retaining Muslim-Muslim ticket against the impression of many Nigerians expressing concerns over the arrangement. In attendance were five state governors – Babagana Zulum (Borno); Chairman of the APC Progressive Governors Forum, Hope…

A man’s kindness attracts me, not physical appearance —Bolaji Ogunmola Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and entrepreneur, Bolaji Ogunmola, has stated that while physical attraction may spark initial interest, kindness remains the most vital quality she seeks in a life partner. Speaking in an interview with Saturday Sun, the versatile actress, who continues to earn acclaim for her performances on screen, said, “One quality I find attractive in a man is kindness. It influences the way a person treats others, handles challenges, and navigates relationships. It is a trait that often reveals strength, empathy, and emotional maturity. Physical appearance might catch your…

Ijeomah One of the major reasons the NYSC was introduced was for graduates of institutions of higher learning to have national identity and integration among the Nigerian youth. It was also meant to instil a sense of unity among Nigerians. Prof OniBut in spite of all these reasons, the government’s decision to reform the service has opened up new discussions about the service among Nigerians. Many believe that the reform would bring about a vista of opportunities, even as many thought otherwise, noting that there is more to the reform. UmehSpecial Adviser to President Tinubu on Policy Coordination, Hadiza Bala…