EPL: Declan Rice Backs Arsenal, Warns Brentford Draw May Be Key in May
Arsenal’s Premier League title bid faces renewed tension after their 1-1 draw against Brentford at the Gtech Community Stadium, with England midfielder Declan Rice warning the result could prove pivotal in May. Brentford Fight Back After Madueke’s GoalArsenal took the lead early in the second half through Noni Madueke’s well-timed header. However, Brentford’s Keane Lewis-Potter […]
Raheem Sterling Joins Feyenoord in Surprise Eredivisie Move
Former England international Raheem Sterling has completed a move to Dutch giants Feyenoord, signing a contract until the end of the season. The 31-year-old winger left Chelsea in January by mutual consent after reaching a settlement covering the remaining 18 months of his Stamford Bridge contract, reportedly worth over £300,000 per week. After leaving Chelsea, […]
Hajj 2026: Kano State Screens 1,253 Pilgrims in Pre-Hajj Health Drive
The Kano State Pilgrims Welfare Board has successfully screened and immunised 1,253 intending pilgrims as part of preparations for the 2026 Hajj exercise. Dr. Aminu Da’u, leader of the medical team, confirmed in a statement on Thursday that the exercise was conducted at the Hajj Camp Clinic in Kano. The process involved pilgrims from 20 […]
Tinubu Hails Murtala Muhammed’s Democratic Legacy at 50th Anniversary Lecture
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to late Nigerian Head of State, Murtala Muhammed, describing him as a courageous military leader with strong democratic credentials whose reforms reshaped Nigeria’s political evolution and strengthened Africa’s liberation struggle. Tinubu spoke on Thursday at the 50th Murtala Muhammed International Lecture and Leadership Conference, held in honour of […]
Legal Firm Champions Anti-Drug Campaign to Tackle Substance Abuse Among Nigerian Youth
A leading legal firm, Neoteric LP, has strengthened the fight against substance abuse in Nigeria by backing a nationwide anti-drug campaign focused on young people. The initiative, spearheaded by the Drug Free Project, highlights the urgent need for collaborative action to address rising cases of drug abuse among Nigerian youth. Substance Abuse Prevention Requires Strategic […]
Appeal Court Reserves Judgment in PDP National Convention Dispute
The Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal of Nigeria has reserved judgment in nine appeals arising from the leadership crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over its November 15–16, 2025 national convention held in Ibadan, Oyo State. The convention produced Tanimu Turaki (SAN) as National Chairman alongside other members of the party’s National […]
2027 Elections: PFN Demands Christian Participation, Insists INEC Chair Must Stay
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has called for balanced Christian representation in the 2027 general elections, urging fairness in political appointments while firmly opposing calls for the removal of the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan. Speaking at a press conference in Lagos on Thursday, PFN President, Wale Oke, […]
Lagos Waste Crisis Deepens as Solicitor General Raises Alarm Over Refuse-Littered Streets
The Permanent Secretary and Solicitor General of Lagos State, Mr Hameed Oyenuga, has raised serious concerns over the worsening waste management crisis in Lagos, declaring that the state is now “littered with refuse” — a situation he described as unacceptable. Oyenuga made the remarks during the two-day retreat of the Lagos State Special Offences Mobile […]
INEC Seeks Nearly N1tn to Conduct 2027 General Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has informed the National Assembly that it requires N873.78 billion to conduct the 2027 general elections in Nigeria. In addition, the commission proposed N171 billion for its 2026 fiscal operations, bringing the total projected funding close to N1 trillion ahead of the next electoral cycle. The proposal represents a […]
2027: Atiku, Fayose Trade Words Over Makinde’s Minna Visit as Oyo APC, PDP Join Fray
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has dismissed allegations by former Ekiti State Governor Ayodele Fayose describing claims of a secret 2027 political deal involving Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as “desperate” and “baseless.” The controversy followed reports of a closed-door meeting between Atiku and Makinde at the Minna residence of former Head of State Ibrahim […]