A wave of Ukrainian drone strikes has left three people dead in Russia, marking one of the most extensive overnight aerial offensives of the ongoing war. According to Russian regional authorities and the Ministry of Defence, the strikes targeted multiple areas in western Russia, including the regions of Rostov, Penza, and Samara. In Penza, a […]
Arsenal have officially ended their pursuit of Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak following the club’s successful acquisition of Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP. The North London side, who had once considered Isak a priority target, opted to back out of negotiations due to the high transfer fee demanded by Newcastle and the player’s importance to […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria has received a major infrastructural boost with the donation of construction equipment worth ₦3.6 billion from the Government of Japan. The equipment, presented to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency (FERMA), is expected to significantly enhance Nigeria’s capacity to rehabilitate and maintain its vast network of federal roads. The Minister of […]
Yakubu Dati, a former Commissioner for Information in Plateau State has said that governors often face pressure from certain quarters to participate in private social events like weddings and burials, which detracts from their primary duties. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise program on Saturday, Dati remarked that some people use these gatherings, rather than […]
Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons has reportedly taken a significant step toward forcing a transfer to Chelsea by skipping RB Leipzig’s training session ahead of the club’s weekend friendly match. The 22-year-old playmaker, currently on loan at Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain, is said to be eager to seal a move to the Premier League before the […]
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic ties with the Republic of Congo as Vice President Kashim Shettima hosted Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. During the high-level visit, Shettima praised President Denis Sassou-Nguesso for his leadership and peace-building efforts, describing him as one of Africa’s most […]
A photograph of Yusuf Datti Baba‑Ahmed, the founder and Pro‑Chancellor of Baze University, beaming proudly at his son’s graduation from Queen Mary University of London, has ignited a fierce debate across Nigeria’s social and digital spheres. Human rights lawyer Deji Adeyanju, a former first‑class law graduate of Baze University, sharply questioned the decision. “They […]
President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm felicitations to former Vice President Namadi Sambo on his 71st birthday. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu praised Sambo’s distinguished service to the nation, highlighting his commitment to Nigeria’s unity and stability. The President acknowledged Sambo’s leadership and […]
Retired Inspector-General of Police, Mike Okiro, has dismissed claims that he is attempting to undermine the authority of current IGP Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement, Okiro’s media aide, Supreme Ibitomi, described the allegations as baseless and malicious. According to Ibitomi, a recent gathering of former Inspectors General of Police was misconstrued by some quarters. […]
