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Umar Sadiq has reacted to Valencia’s crucial 1-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Estadio San Mamés on Sunday

Sadiq came off the bench to score the decisive goal 18 minutes from time.

It was the Nigeria international’s third goal in his last four league outings for Carlos Corberán’s side.

Reflecting on his goal, the striker said helping the team win is the most important thing.

“It was the first ball I touched, but the most important thing is the team, that we work together,” the 29-year-old was quoted by the club’s official website.

“Winning here is very important, in a difficult stadium. We all knew that. We are very happy.”

Sadiq joined Los Che from Real Sociedad in January.

He has registered four goals and two assists in 14 league appearances for Valencia.

LaLiga: Match-Winner Sadiq reacts to Valencia’s crucial win over Bilbao 

No fewer than 11 persons lost their lives in a fatal road crash at Eruku Bridge along the Abeokuta-Lagos route on Sunday night.

The crash, which involved a lone vehicle, occurred on May 10, 2026, according to the Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC).

In a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Odunsi Afolabi, on behalf of the Sector Commander, Oludare Ogunjobi, said the accident involved a gold Toyota vehicle with registration number GGE722KJ.

According to the statement, the vehicle reportedly somersaulted and plunged off the bridge, trapping all occupants inside after the doors locked on impact.

The FRSC rescue team from the Itori Unit Command was immediately deployed to the scene alongside members of the local community, who assisted in recovering the victims.

“All 11 people on board (10 adult males and 1 adult female) lost their lives in the crash,” the statement said.

The bodies of the deceased were later evacuated to the State Specialist Hospital morgue in Ifo.

The FRSC attributed the crash to suspected driving under the influence and overloading.

Ogunjobi urged motorists travelling along the Abeokuta-Lagos corridor to exercise caution, particularly during night journeys.

He also expressed condolences to the families of the victims.

11 Killed As Vehicle Falls Off Ogun Bridge is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Former Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Jaji Sambo, has said the slow pace of development in Taraba since its creation 35 years ago inspired his decision to contest the 2027 governorship election. Jaji spoke on Sunday after undergoing screening for the governorship race at the Kaduna State House, where he expressed concern that Taraba had not […]

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The Managing Director of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Mohammed Goni Alkali, has pledged to accelerate the recovery of the North East through targeted investment in roads, schools, healthcare facilities and other public infrastructure. Alkali said this in Maiduguri on Sunday while inspecting ongoing reconstruction projects in the state capital. He said the commission […]

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The Pan-African Youth Union has expressed support for Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, praising his efforts towards youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and innovation across the country. In a statement, the Vice President, West Africa, of the organisation, Oladele John Nihi, commended the minister’s commitment to creating opportunities for young people and positioning Nigeria as […]

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President Bola Tinubu arrived at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, Kenya, early Monday to participate in the Africa Forward Summit focused on investment and sustainable development across Africa.

The President’s aircraft touched down at about 12:18 a.m. local time, according to a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Monday in Nairobi.

Tinubu was received by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, Kenya’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Isaac Parashina, senior Kenyan officials and members of Nigeria’s diplomatic mission in Nairobi.

The Africa-France Summit is co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, bringing together African leaders, policymakers, investors and development partners to discuss growth, innovation and strategic continental partnerships.

Tinubu’s participation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to advancing African unity, strengthening regional economic cooperation and fostering strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating sustainable development and infrastructure growth across the continent.

The summit will focus on economic transformation, digital innovation, trade expansion, infrastructure development, climate resilience and practical strategies designed to promote collective prosperity and long-term development throughout Africa and beyond.

During the summit, Tinubu is expected to hold bilateral and multilateral engagements aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s diplomatic and economic relations with African countries and reinforcing Nigeria’s leadership role on the continent.

The president’s attendance reflects the administration’s commitment to promoting African-driven solutions to continental challenges and advancing the Renewed Hope Agenda through strategic international engagement, diplomacy and investment partnerships across Africa.

Tinubu is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, and Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, among other officials.

Others on the delegation include Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, and Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani.

Also accompanying the president are Amb. Sola Enikanolaiye, Mrs Omotenioye Majekodunmi, and Nigeria’s Ambassador to France, Amb. Ayodele Oke, alongside senior officials involved in climate, diplomacy and investment promotion matters.

Tinubu Arrives In Nairobi For Africa Forward Summit is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

Wizkid’s personal disc jockey, DJ Tunez, has criticised Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy’s music following their clash in April. 

DAILY POST recalls that Burna Boy and his team reportedly assaulted DJ Tunez at Obi’s House, Lagos, a few weeks ago, which led to the DJs Association of Nigeria temporarily suspending the singer pending investigation into the alleged incident. 

Amidst the ongoing investigation, DJ Tunez sparked controversy after throwing shade a Burna Boy during a recent performance at a London club.

During his set, DJ Tunez played Burna Boy’s song ‘Last Last’ but muted his vocals and then proceeded to call his music “rubbish.”

His statement sparked cheers and condemnation from among the audience in a clip from the event, which has since gone viral.

It also elicited mixed reactions online with many berating DJ Tunez for escalating the beef with Burna Boy and warning of possible reprisal from the latter.

Video: 

Burna Boy sings rubbish – DJ Tunez claims [VIDEO]

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Farouk Aliyu, has said the party is prepared to manage grievances that may arise from its candidate selection process ahead of the 2027 elections.

Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Aliyu acknowledged that some aspirants would be disappointed after the party’s primaries and consensus arrangements.

He, however, urged aggrieved members to remain loyal to the party, noting that party leaders would continue to engage and appease dissatisfied aspirants through dialogue, promises and possible appointments.

According to him, political decisions within the APC are often influenced by broader consultations among party stakeholders, adding that governors may not always have the final say in determining candidates.

Aliyu said the party would adopt consensus arrangements where possible, while direct primaries would be conducted in areas where consensus could not be reached.

He said: “Of course, there will be broken hearts. Of course, you will have an ambition. If you don’t get it, you probably get heartbroken. 

“But then, if you are a true party man, if the general opinion of the leaders of the party is candidate ‘A’ go for it. And if you don’t want to go for that, go for the election. 

“Yes, there are some places where people were promised but then politics is dynamic. Today is one thing, and tomorrow another thing. 

“So where somebody is promised a ticket, even the governor promised a ticket, at the end of the day, you will find out that even the governor there are certain things he cannot do because there are other stakeholders that are more important than a governor in the state. 

“In our own party, when the leaders in their wisdom have decided let’s go through consensus. Where there are no consensus, we go for direct primaries.

“So I’m telling you we are prepared. We are ready. And of course, where the hearts are broken, we’ll try to mend them with good words, promises, also appointments and so on. The party has mechanism in trying to appease those that their hearts are going to be broken.”

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2027: APC will mend broken hearts with promises, words – Farouk Aliyu

The Chairman-elect of the African Democratic Party in Enugu State, Major General Chris Eze, retired, Monday, described as “false” reports that the structure of ADC in Udenu Local Government Area of the state had collapsed into the Nigeria Democratic Party, NDC.

The leader of the opposition political parties in Udenu LGA, Dr Frank Okenwa, had during a meeting of stakeholders in the LGA, declared that the entire structure of ADC in Udenu had converted to NDC with total support for the presidential ambition of Mr Peter Obi and Sen Musa Kwankwaso.

Reacting, Gen Eze told our reporter that “ADC is alive and well in Udenu LGA”. Eze, a former High Commissioner of Nigeria to India, with concurrent accreditation to Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, while acknowledging that he is a native of Udenu, said ADC might take a legal action if the need arose over the purported collapsing of the party into NDC.
Eze also warned against alleged moves to misappropriate ADC office in Udenu LGA.

He said, “We will not allow that to happen because ADC is a legally recognised entity, and the tenancy agreement of that office is written in its name. I hereby issue a strong caveat to anybody who may be contemplating such an illegal action.”
He warned the promoters of the alleged collapse to avoid igniting an unnecessary conflagration, adding that “Udenu’s politics has traditionally been devoid of rancour”.

He said ADC “remains a serious political party, nationally, in Enugu State and Udenu LGA, and we already have a House of Representatives aspirant in the person of Chief Benjamin Eze.”

Enugu ADC Debunks Party’s Collapse Into NDC is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

The Nigeria Police Force says operatives of the Imo State Police Command have dismantled a suspected hideout linked to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), in Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.

Three suspected members were arrested during the intelligence-led operation.
According to the police, the raid was carried out on April 23 after security operatives obtained information from the confession of a suspected IPOB/ESN commander identified as Ebube Uchenna Mmaduakolam, also known as “Ebube Virus.”

DCP Anthony Okon Placid,Force Public Relations Officer, force headquarters Abuja in a statement on Monday said the operation led to the arrest of the suspects and the recovery of drones, arms, ammunition, and other items allegedly linked to criminal activities.

Police authorities said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks and restore security across the South-East region.

DCP Okon said “The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major operational success in the ongoing nationwide campaign to suppress violent extremism and dismantle organized criminal networks. On 23 April 2026, operatives of the Imo State Police Command conducted an operation at a confirmed terrorist hideout in Nguru, Aboh Mbaise Local Government Area, Imo State.

“The operation was intelligence-driven, premised on actionable information obtained from the confessional statement of a high-ranking IPOB/ESN commander, Ebube Uchenna Mmaduakolam, also known as “Ebube Virus.”

“Three suspects were apprehended at the scene and are currently in lawful custody, providing the Force with critical information pertaining to the group’s logistics networks, personnel structure, and planned operations.

“A thorough search of the enclave led to the recovery of two (2) General-Purpose Machine Guns (GPMGs), 3,115 rounds of GPMG ammunition, one (1) AK-47 assault rifle, one (1) pump-action shotgun, multiple units of surveillance drones, and Biafra currency in various denominations.

“The Inspector-General of Police has commended the operatives of the command for their courage, professional conduct, and tactical precision in executing the operation. The IGP noted that the recovery of this substantial arsenal significantly degrades the operational capacity of the IPOB/ESN extremist network in the South-East region, and represents a decisive blow against their campaign of terror.

“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its mandate to uphold the rule of law, and guarantee the safety of every Nigerian citizen”.

Police Bust IPOB/ESN Camp, Recover Weapons, 3,115 Ammunition Rounds is first published on The Whistler Newspaper