Hulk Hogan was already ‘heartbroken’ months before his fatal cardiac arrest at his home in Clearwater, Florida, on Thursday. He was 71. A symbol of American patriotism and machismo who succeeded in everything from wrestling to Hollywood to reality television, the man born Terry Bollea had gone eight years without speaking to his daughter Brooke, 36. The exact details of the estrangement were never fully revealed, but the Daily Mail understands that, despite their ups and downs, Hogan believed – to his dying day – they would reconcile. ‘The last few months of Hogan’s life had a lot more…
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The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) National Executive Committee (NEC) has approved the schedule of activities and timetable for the party’s elective national convention scheduled to hold on November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The party made the announcement at its 101st NEC meeting held on Thursday in Abuja. The party’s NEC also expressed satisfaction over the resolution of internal conflicts, demonstrating its commitment to dialogue and mutual understanding. It added: “The PDP National Convention will hold on November 15-16, 2025, in Ibadan, Oyo State. The party’s NEC will reconvene on August 25, 2025, for its 102nd meeting.” “NEC…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that it has received 10 more letters of intent from associations seeking registration as political parties, bringing the number so far to 144. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman, Information & Voter Education Committee, Sam Olumekun in a statement issued Thursday noted that the details of the new associations, including their names, acronyms, logos, addresses and interim leaderships are published on its website and other platforms for public information. He explained that the electoral body was finalising necessary tests on the party registration portal designed and built in-house by its ICT officials. The…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) decided to write the wrong on Thursday following its decision to elect the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda as its new national chairman. TheHintsNews reports that the ruling party decided to jettison its zoning arrangement when Senator Abdullahi Adamu was forced to resign as the Chairman of the party. The party had zoned the position to the North Central, but when Adamu was shown the way out, Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje replaced him. Ganduje who was the immediate past Governor of Kano state hails from North West. His appointment…
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt-Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, has ordered a thorough and detailed investigation into a video circulating widely on social media and picked up by some mainstream media platforms displaying food items allegedly sent to the troops by their higher command, suggesting dissatisfaction with the quality and quantity of the food items. Acting Director Army Public Relations, Lt-Col. Appolonia Anele, in a statement issued Thursday said while the authenticity and context of the video are yet to be fully ascertained, he assured the general public and all personnel that the matter would be treated with the…
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has strengthened its commitment to improving road safety through a strategic partnership with the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC). The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies in Abuja, was aimed at broadening safety investigations across all modes of transport, including road, aviation, maritime, and railway. The Director General, Capt. Alex Badeh said the collaborative action was poised to elevate the standards of safety, addressing critical areas such as enforcement and real-time response to accidents, which are crucial for safeguarding Nigerian lives. The partnership, he added, would enable both…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Thursday said available statistics at its disposal revealed that 5,281 road traffic crashes occurred across the country involving 39,793 people between January and June, 2025. However, 2,838 lives were lost, while 17,818 were rescued within the same period. This figure, it added, represented an increase in crashes by 3.9 per cent and a rise in fatalities by 2.2 per cent. The total number of people involved in road crashes in the period under review, the Corps said, also increased by 8.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2024. The Corp Marshal,…
The Africans For Africa Fund has launched $2.1 trillion fund to address projected shortfall in the mining industry by 2050. The fund is expected to close an initial $50 million from institutional partners within the first 90 days of the fund’s launch. The official launching was unveiled at the AFNIS 2025 conference, marking a significant milestone in promoting African ownership in the continent’s lucrative mining sector. The initiative also aimed at empowering Africans to take an active and equitable role in harnessing their vast mineral wealth. The Managing Director of the Africans for Africa Initiative, Mr. Tim Tokun, noted…
Professors Without Borders (PWB) successfully launched its fourth annual program at the University of Lagos (UNILAG). The program, themed; “Leadership, Innovation, and Sustainability: Empowering Digital Transformation,” welcomed over 200 students and faculty members for a week-long intensive training. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Folashade Ogunsola, represented by Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic and Research, Prof. Bola Oboh, said the institution was delighted to host the initiative for the fourth consecutive year. Ogunsola stated that the partnership between UNILAG and PWB continues to provide its students and faculty members with invaluable exposure to global perspectives and cutting-edge skills. Senior Manager,…
The Lawgistics Mentoring Community has recognised the Public and Private Development Centre (PPDC) with its Most Strategic Impact and Partnership Award, acknowledging its dedication to accountability and civic engagement in Nigeria. The award, the group said, highlighted PPDC’s consistent efforts in empowering organisations across sectors and promoting transparency and collaboration. Lawgistics, a pan-African community comprising over 1,800 law students and professionals, commended PPDC for its consistent efforts in empowering organisations across sectors. Founder of Lawgistics, Samuel Chukwu, while presenting the award to the CEO of PPDC, Lucy Abagi on behalf of the Center, stated that PPDC has shown that…