A senior advocate of Nigeria, Monday Ubani has stated the eligibility of the former president of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan to run for presidency in the two thousand and twenty-seven elections, following the judicial pronouncement of the court in two thousand and twenty-two and the nineteen ninety-nine constitution, stressing the ruling of court for the provisions of eight years for a person to run as president.

Ubani who stated this in an interview stated that Jonathan emergence in two thousand and ten was not from election but to complete a tenure, hence his eligibility and legality to run for presidency.

Recall that the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo warned that the People’s Democratic Party risks serious setbacks in its two thousand and twenty-seven presidential strategy if it opts for former President Goodluck Jonathan or former Anambra governor Peter Obi as its standard-bearer.

Manchester United have confirmed that left-back, Harry Amass has joined Sheffield Wednesday on loan in a post on transfer deadline day.

The Red Devils disclosed that the move is the player’s first loan move away from Old Trafford after he had played as a substitute in an away Premier League win at Leicester City.

Meanwhile, Manchester United also confirmed that their winger Jadon Sancho has joined Aston Villa on loan for the 2025/26 season, with details confirming that Aston Villa will pay Sancho’s loan fee and eighty per cent of his wages during his time at Villa Park.

A growing number of residents in Ibadan have expressed their commitment to avoiding the use of mobile phones while driving, citing safety concerns and the risk of accidents.

In a conversation with a Dominion News correspondent, Richard Asaolu, several residents highlighted that using a phone while driving can cause serious distractions.

They stressed that such distractions often lead to accidents, potentially resulting in the loss of lives and property. Some also noted that phone usage impairs a driver’s focus and concentration on the road.

The residents however call on motorists and road users to exercise caution by refraining from using phones while driving, reminding the public of the penalties enforced by traffic wardens and other relevant authorities for such violations.

Authorities continue to advocate for safe driving practices across the city as part of efforts to reduce road accidents and promote responsible behavior on the roads.

The Federal Government has expressed excitement over a sharp rise in diaspora remittances, which have surged to six hundred million dollars monthly in the past two months, according to figures from the Central Bank of Nigeria.

The Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said that the increase reflected renewed confidence in the Nigerian economy and recent CBN policy reforms.

She commended CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, for reforms such as the introduction of the Non-Resident Bank Verification Number and a more competitive exchange rate, which have encouraged Nigerians abroad to channel funds through official platforms.