Manchester United is facing a potential exodus as five key players, including Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, and Antony, have informed the club of their desire to leave. According to Fabrizio Romano, “Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, and Jadon Sancho have all informed Manchester...
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By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have captured 60 heavily primed Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and assorted weapons in a recent operation against Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno. The operation, conducted in Marte and Dikwa areas, led to the elimination of several terrorists. Acting Deputy...
Senate Committee on 1999 Constitutional Review has promised to implement far-reaching reforms to correct long-standing structural imbalances in Nigeria’s federation and deepen democracy. Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Jibrin Barau, stated that the review aims to address unresolved fundamental issues. “We have received hundreds of memoranda addressing key issues...
Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Senate to recall Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, back to her legislative duties, describing her six-month suspension as “excessive.” Justice Binta Nyako also awarded a fine of N5 million against Akpoti-Uduaghan for contempt of court. The court found...
A former member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sir Jude Idimogu, has expressed confidence that the coalition being floated by former PDP Presidential Candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, and others will not stop the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Idimogu, Deputy Leader, Ndigbo in Lagos APC,...
By DAVID IORJA, Abuja- The nation is in mourning following the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, at 61. Prominent figures, including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former presidential candidates Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, have paid tribute to the football icon. President Tinubu in a statement by...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja – Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a historic increase in the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024 prize money, doubling the winner’s share to a whopping $1 million and boosting the total prize money by 45% to over $3.4...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has sparked controversy by stating that former President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration outperformed President Bola Tinubu’s government despite not achieving all its goals. Amaechi stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday , highlighting areas where Buhari’s government excelled....
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is mourning the loss of former Super Eagles goalkeeper and legendary figure, Peter Rufai, who passed away on Thursday at the age of 61. According to reports, Rufai had been ill for some weeks before giving up the ghost at a...
2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals are set to ignite the football world as eight top clubs battle for a spot in the semi-finals. The tournament, being hosted in the United States for the first time, promises to deliver electrifying matches and unforgettable moments. *Quarter-Final Fixtures* The action begins...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- US President Donald Trump is set to host leaders from five African nations – Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal – at the White House on July 9 to discuss “commercial opportunities”. Notably, Nigeria is missing from the list of invited countries. This meeting reflects...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released fresh supplementary regulations to provide clarity on the review of election results and announced progress on processing applications for new political parties. The announcement was made by National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education...
A Lagos State PDP Chieftain, Prince Laja Adeoye, has expressed disappointment over former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s involvement in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a platform adopted by his opposition coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Adeoye, a House of Representatives hopeful in Oshodi-Isolo Federal Constituency, criticized...
By OLA MODUPE , Akure – A support group, Grassroots Movement for Tinubu (GMT), has dismissed claims that the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and other coalitions pose a threat to President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition in 2027. GMT’s Director-General, Mr. Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, in a statement on Thursday in Akure,...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), Nenadi Usman, has confirmed that the party has given its full support to its 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to join an opposition coalition led by David Mark. Usman in a statement on Thursday slammed the Julius...
Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) may soon call off its three-month strike following the intervention of FCT Minister Nyesom Wike. Chief of Staff to the minister, Mr. Chidi Amadi, announced this on Thursday after closed door meeting with key stakeholders in Abuja. Mr....
In a devastating blow to the football world, Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, and his younger brother André Silva, 26, lost their lives in a catastrophic car accident in Zamora, Spain, early Thursday morning. The Portuguese international, celebrated for his electrifying performances on the pitch and infectious...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Nigerian Youths for Atiku (NYFA) has issued a directive to its members across the 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) immediately. This bold move is seen as a significant step towards unseating President Bola Tinubu...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), Morocco 2024. The trophy was launched at an event hosted by CAF and TotalEnergies in Casablanca, Morocco, and is a powerful symbol of the rise...
By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- Julius Abure-led Labour Party (LP) faction has given former presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi 48 hours ultimatum to formally resign from the party. NATIONAL ACCORD reports that the e ultimatum was issued due to Obi’s involvement in the ongoing coalition arrangement with Atiku Abubakar and...