A federal judge in California has issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the Trump administration’s plans to proceed with mass layoffs of government workers. The order, issued by US District Court Judge Susan Illston, halts the implementation of President Donald Trump’s executive order to downsize the federal workforce, which was announced in February. […]
Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, the national leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement and former Governor of Kano State, has strongly condemned the defection of top New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) members in Kano to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Kwankwaso accused the defectors of abandoning the ideals and loyalty of the movement, describing their […]
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that a total of 1,622 Nigerian pilgrims have been successfully transported to Madinah for the 2025 hajj. The inaugural flight was declared open by Vice President Kashim Shettima in Owerri, Imo State on Friday. According to a statement released by the Principal Information Officer, […]
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has candidly admitted that this season has been the most challenging of his illustrious 16-year managerial career. Despite his team’s unprecedented success in recent years, including four consecutive Premier League titles, City’s form has drastically declined since late October. The Spaniard, who has enjoyed glittering spells at […]
Nigerian televangelist, Timothy Omotoso, who was recently acquitted of multiple rape charges, has been rearrested by South African authorities on immigration offenses. The 66-year-old pastor, who heads the Jesus Dominion International (JDI) church in South Africa, was taken into custody on Saturday morning in the town of East London, just after conducting a church […]
The Nigeria Police Force has reiterated its stance on the use of tinted, shaded, colored, or darkened vehicle glasses, emphasizing that drivers must obtain a valid permit to operate a vehicle with such glasses. In a statement posted on its official X handle, the Police reminded motorists that the law requires them to […]
Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey has been impressive this season with Fulham, and his performances have not gone unnoticed. According to Data MB, a platform that analyzes player performances using data, Bassey is the fourth-highest-rated centre-back in the English Premier League. The 25-year-old has had a remarkable campaign with Fulham, helping the team […]
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has announced its decision to withdraw Team Nigeria from the 2025 World Relay Championships in Guangzhou, China, citing unacceptable delays in the issuance of visas by Chinese embassies. The AFN will now seek financial compensation for the withdrawal, which was forced by the unexplained and unreasonable delays. […]
In preparation for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle has extended invitations to 12 players from the Nigerian Professional Football League (NPFL) to participate in the upcoming London invitational tournament, the Unity Cup. The tournament, scheduled to take place later this month, will feature the Super Eagles alongside arch-rivals […]
The Premier League is set for a thrilling weekend, with a full slate of fixtures that could significantly impact the race for European places. The highlight of the weekend is the highly anticipated match between champions Liverpool and second-placed Arsenal, scheduled for tomorrow. However, the most crucial tie in the top-five battle […]
