Fenerbahçe have emerged as the latest club interested in signing Victor Osimhen after José Mourinho urged the club’s management to take action in securing the Nigerian striker from Galatasaray, where he is currently on a season-long loan from Napoli. According to Portuguese outlet O Jogo, Mourinho is eager to add Osimhen to Fenerbahçe’s ranks and … Read more
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) has cautioned the Federal Government against issuing import licences to petroleum traders, warning it could harm Nigeria’s nascent refining sector. CORAN’s Publicity Secretary, Eche Idoko, voiced concerns that some marketers were determined to import substandard petrol, using Nigeria as a dumping ground for rejected products from … Read more
Dr. Tanko Yunusa, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has expressed strong confidence that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential race. Yunusa credited Obi’s solid track record and widespread public support as the foundation for his optimism. Speaking at a good … Read more
Atalanta are eager to secure Ademola Lookman’s future at the club by offering the winger a significantly improved contract. The Nigeria international attracted interest this summer from Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning Ligue 1 champions, while Premier League giants Arsenal were also said to be monitoring his situation. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC warned vehicle owners against reckless driving, urging them to take safety measures while driving to reduce avoidable accidents. The Corps was reacting to a fatal crash that occurred in Mairuwa village, on the Funtua-Sokoto road, claiming at least eleven lives. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said the … Read more
Chaos erupted on Saturday morning at the bustling Ikoku Market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, as traders arriving for the day discovered a lifeless body bearing machete wounds. The Rivers State Police Command confirmed the incident, with initial investigations indicating that the victim, reportedly known for criminal activities, may have been lynched by locals. EDITOR’S … Read more
Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, acknowledged that while the judiciary boasts many honest and courageous judges, a few individuals tarnish its reputation. She made these remarks on Saturday at the public discourse titled “Ethics, Morality, and the Law,” organized by the Movement for Islamic Culture and Awareness to celebrate Justice Habeeb Abiru’s promotion … Read more
Coco Gauff displayed remarkable resilience, overcoming a set and a break deficit against Zheng Qinwen to claim victory at the season-ending WTA Finals. In a thrilling match lasting just over three hours, the American triumphed over the Olympic champion with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) in Saudi Arabia. At just 20 years old, … Read more
The military has uncovered an intensified recruitment drive by terrorist groups, particularly ISWAP, using social media channels. In response, military forces have pledged to maintain their offensive operations to eliminate these threats, according to Maj. Gen. Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, in a statement on Saturday. Buba highlighted that recent air and ground … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned opposition parties in Nigeria against drawing conclusions from U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris’s defeat in the recent presidential election, stating that President Bola Tinubu remains well-positioned for victory in the 2027 elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Cross Okonkwo has publicly shared his journey of spiritual transformation. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Cross revealed that he has dedicated his life to serving God, saying he has been “arrested” by divine purpose. Citing Joshua 24:15 (NKJV), he encouraged his followers to join him in embracing faith. He wrote, … Read more
A 37-year-old Irish man has been arrested in Hungary in connection with the murder of Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old nurse from Portland, Oregon, police report. Ms. Michalski was last seen during a night out in Budapest on Tuesday. After she failed to return to her accommodation, her friends reported her missing. Hungarian police identified the … Read more
The Nigeria Airforce said its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, in support of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), delivered a crushing blow to ISWAP terrorists, neutralizing more insurgents and obliterating strategic hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns at Arina. Air Commodore Olusola. Akinboyewa, Director Public Relations and Information Headquarters Nigerian … Read more
Tens of thousands of people took to the streets in Valencia on Saturday evening to protest against the authorities’ handling of the recent deadly floods, calling for the resignation of regional leader Carlos Mazón. Chanting “we are stained with mud, you are stained with blood,” demonstrators voiced their anger over the response to the floods, … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has suggested that perhaps another team deserves to win the Premier League, given City’s long period of dominance. The Blues have claimed six of the last seven Premier League titles, including a streak of four consecutive wins. However, they now trail league leaders Liverpool by five points after suffering a … Read more
Fifteen victims of a tragic attack by the new terror group, Lakurawa, on Mera village in the Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State, North-West Nigeria, have been laid to rest in a mass burial. The funeral prayer was attended by Deputy Governor Umar Tafida, the Commissioner of Police along with other security chiefs, and … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday depart Nigeria for Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Tinubu will attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle East. The scheduled trip was made public by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday. The Summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024. The statement … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reappointment of Dr. Afis Agboola as the Provost and Medical Director of the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, for a second term of four years. The approval, communicated by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Iziaq Salako, was made official through a letter (Ref. No. PRES/BI/SGF/138/90/MH/B) … Read more
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has confirmed that Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the current Director-General, is the sole candidate for reappointment as her first term nears its conclusion. The WTO issued a statement on Saturday confirming Okonjo-Iweala’s willingness to serve a second four-year term, which she communicated on September 16. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
At least 25 shops were reportedly destroyed after a fire broke out early Saturday morning in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara State. The incident, which occurred around 2:39 a.m. near the Adeta roundabout, saw firefighters from the Kwara State Fire Service rushing to the scene to find an entire block of approximately 25 shops engulfed … Read more