Turkey: Galatasaray boss, Buruk labels Osimhen world’s best striker
Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk, has said Victor Osimhen is currently the best striker in the world. Osimhen has been in…
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Nigerian navy smashes 23 illegal refinery sites in October
The Nigerian Navy has said that its units under the auspices of Operation DELTA SANITY, uncovered and destroyed 23 Illegal…
We will go after landlords harbouring Yahoo Boys – Kogi Govt vows
The Kogi State Government has vowed to clamp down on property owners harbouring Yahoo Boys in the State. The Kogi…
Mutfwang receives school building collapse report, to recover illegally acquired govt property
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has warned individuals in illegal possession of government property to vacate such properties immediately…
Serie A: Lookman nominated for Forward of the Year
Ademola Lookman has been nominated for the Serie A Forward of the Year in the prestigious Gran Gala del Calcio…
Oil thieves barons in Lagos, Abuja want me dead – Tompolo
The owner of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo, has claimed that top oil thieves…
LaLiga: Real Madrid president, Perez identifies manager to replace Ancelotti
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, has identified Xabi Alonso as the perfect replacement for manager, Carlo Ancelotti. According to Fabrizio…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery allegedly begins petrol exports to West Africa – Report
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, owned by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has begun the export of refined petroleum products to neighbouring…
Nadal suffers defeat in last game of his career
Rafael Nadal lost to Botic van de Zandschulp in the Davis Cup Finals in what was the last match of…
OAU medical students’ exams in jeopardy over consultants’ strike
The ongoing warning strike by the Medical and Dental Consultants’ Association of Nigeria, MDCAN, has disrupted academic activities at the…
Police invite ex-Ogun PDP governorship candidate, Adebutu after DSS grilling
Ogun State Police Command has summoned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in 2023 elections, Ladi Adebutu, to its…
EPL: You’re no priority – Petit tells Nkunku as 17-year-old Brazilian set to take his position
Former Chelsea and Arsenal star, Emmanuel Petit, has said that the Blues have made a decision to choose 17-year-old, Estevao…
NPFL: Amokachi rues missed opportunities in Lobi Stars’ loss to Sunshine
Lobi Stars technical adviser, Daniel Amokachi cut a disappointed figure following his side’s loss to Sunshine Stars in Ijebu Ode…
ICPC tracks N610bn constituency projects in 21 states, FCT
The Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission, ICPC, has commenced the 7th phase of the constituency and executive…
Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Wednesday morning
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Nigeria’s total debt is set to hit an all-time high…
Wike denies being blocked from Aso Rock Villa over drunkenness
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has denied a report purporting that he was barred from the…
EPL: Guardiola agrees one-year contract with Man City
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has agreed a one-year contract with the Premier League champions, according to The Athletic. City’s…
Nigeria’s population highly dependent – Family planning group
Nigeria’s population pyramid shows a high dependency ratio of 80 per cent, indicating a surge of young persons dependent on…
Van Nistelrooy set for new EPL job after Man United exit
Former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy could be getting a new job soon. The Dutchman could be on…
‘He’s best in the’world’ — Romario hails Barça star
Former Brazil and Barcelona player Romario has described Raphinha as one of the best players in the world at the…
Ortom sues Gov Alia’s aide for defamation, demands N1bn damages
Former Benue State Governor Samuel Ortom has demanded that the Special Adviser to Benue State Governor on Research and Documentation,…
World Toilet Day: Ogun Govt criminalises open defecation
In commemoration of World Toilet Day, the Ogun State Government has officially criminalised open defecation and urination as part of…
Alleged exploitation: Benue Assembly summons LG chairmen, directors
The Benue House of Assembly has summoned the 23 local government council chairmen and directors of general services and administrations…
Edo: Gov Okpebholo sacks Observer Newspaper’s workers
The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has sacked staff of the Bendel Newspapers Corporation Limited, BNCL, the publishers of the…
Osun Govt accuses police of attempt to murder transport management chairman Alowonle
The Osun State Government has raised alarm over the alleged shooting to near death in police custody of the Chairman…
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AFCON 2025: All 24 qualified teams confirmed [Full list]
All the 24 teams that will play at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations have now been confirmed. This follows…
Naira appreciates against dollar
The naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market for the first time since last week. FMDQ…
FCT: Wike approves N1.1bn for structures affected by construction of Highway
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has said that the FCT Administration will pay a compensation package of…
Niger CAN commiserates with govt, Muslims over chief imam’s death
The Niger State chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Most Rev Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has commiserated with the…
EPL: Joao Felix tells Maresca his best position for Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Joao Felix has told manager Enzo Maresca that he will “perform best” in a central attacking position. Felix…
High Court: Rivers judiciary commences Christmas vacation December 23
The Chief Judge of Rivers State, Justice Simeon Chibuzor-Amadi, has announced that the justices of the High Court will begin…
NPFL: Abdullahi targets successful stint with Kano Pillars
Former Super Eagles defender Abdullahi Shehu said he is hungry for more success with Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side,…
Nigerian Govt revokes NYSC posting ban
The Federal Government has lifted all bans on the posting of members of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, creating…
Fubara pledges to redesign Port Harcourt township
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has announced plans to reconstruct the Creek Road Market in old Port Harcourt Township into…
CBN uncovers fake SWIFT messages fraud, warns Nigerians
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has uncovered a fresh fake SWIFT message scheme and warned Nigerians and the general…
CAFWCL: Edo Queens lose 3-1 to TP Mazembe in semi final
Edo Queens suffered a 3-1 defeat against TP Mazembe of Democratic Republic of Congo in their 2024 CAF Women’s Champions…
International Men’s Day: Don’t lose hope – Peter Obi tells Nigerian men
Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, has said he understands the challenges faced by Nigerian men in fending for…
Minimum wage: Ekiti to commence payment November
Ekiti State Government has approved the immediate implementation of N70,000 minimum wage with consequential benefits for workers in the state…
Nigeria’s educational model root cause of underdevelopment – Gov Mbah
Enugu State governor, Dr. Peter Mbah has called for a paradigm shift in says Nigeria’s current education model,saying it cannot…
Double your efforts to end open defecation – Shettima tells governors
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has called on governors of the 36 states of the Federation to intensify efforts to end open…
Alleged adultery: Gov Namadi lifts suspension on Jigawa commissioner
Following his clearance of involvement in alleged adultery by a Kano Upper Shari’a Court, the Jigawa State Government has lifted…
You must work harder after getting N70,000 minimum wage – Wike tells FCTA staff
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has told workers of the FCT Administration that more work is expected…
Stakeholders pledge to tackle insecurity, conflicts in Niger State
Stakeholders in Niger State have pledged to work together towards promoting peaceful cohesion in addressing the various security challenges and…
Soludo presents N607bn 2025 budget proposal to Anambra Assembly
Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo has presented a budget estimate of N607 billion for the 2025 fiscal year to…
AGF, Kwara gov, EU-RoLAC highlight gaps in judicial system
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice AGF, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Governor of Kwara State, Mallam…
Troops apprehend suspected gunrunners, recover arms in Plateau
As part of continued efforts to ensure the security of lives and property within the Joint Operations Area, troops of…
Akwa Ibom: CSOs seek collaboration among HCDTs in implementation of PIA
Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, have called for synergy among Host Community Development Trusts, HCDTs, in Akwa Ibom in the execution…
Sokoto Govt tasks NLC to submit workers proposal for new minimum wage
The Sokoto State Government has tasked the state chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, to submit its proposal of…
CBN warns public against fraudulent contract, project funding claims
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has alerted members of the public to the activities of fraudsters purporting to be…
NSCDC arrests 14 herders for unauthorised cattle movement in Adamawa
The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested 14 herdsmen for allegedly violating…