The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has described young Nigerians involved in internet fraud, commonly called Yahoo boys, as “brilliant minds who require guidance rather than condemnation.” Obi made this assertion while delivering a keynote address at the Money Beyond Wealth conference, held on Saturday at the Archbishop Patterson Auditorium, All […]
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) is determined to secure victory in all 177 wards of the state during the June 20, 2026, governorship election. Speaking on Saturday at his ward in Ikogosi-Ekiti during the party’s delegates congress, Oyebanji expressed confidence that his administration’s performance and inclusiveness had […]
Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Saturday, led government officials, family members, and sympathisers to the funeral prayer of the late Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Colonel Abdullahi Bello (retd.), who died in a motor accident along the Malam Sidi–Gombe road. The funeral prayer, held at the Emir’s Palace in Gombe, drew a […]
Nigeria’s Flamingos stormed into the Round of 16 of the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup after thrashing Samoa 4–0 in a decisive group-stage encounter on Saturday. Queen Joseph led the charge with a brace, while Azeezat Oduntan and captain Shakirat Moshood each found the net as Nigeria sealed their place among the tournament’s best third-placed […]
The Kebbi State Football Association (FA) has confirmed that the FIFA-standard stadium in Birnin Kebbi is fully managed by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), putting to rest speculations about its ownership and control. FA Chairman, Abubakar Ladan, made the clarification in Birnin Kebbi on Saturday following social media controversy triggered by FIFA’s recent post featuring […]
Former US Vice President, Kamala Harris has suggested she may run again for president, saying she is “not done” with public service despite her defeat to Donald Trump in the 2024 election. Speaking in an interview with the BBC, set to air in full on Sunday, Harris confirmed she has not made a final decision […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Niger State officially flagged off its campaign for the upcoming local government council elections, scheduled for November 1, 2025. The campaign launch took place in Minna, gathering key party leaders and stakeholders. The campaign was flagged off by the state governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, who reiterated his […]
President Bola Tinubu, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and several prominent Nigerians gathered on Friday in Lagos to celebrate billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Sir Kessington Adebutu, as he marked his 90th birthday with a thanksgiving service and grand reception. The colourful event, held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, was […]
Rivers United have booked their place in the CAF Champions League group stage after edging Mozambique’s Black Bulls 3–2 on aggregate, becoming the first Nigerian side to achieve the feat since Lobi Stars in the 2018/2019 season. The Port Harcourt-based team’s triumph also marks a significant early success for new manager Finidi George, who has […]
Bayern Munich maintained their flawless start to the season with a 3–0 triumph over 10-man Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the Bundesliga table to five points. Second-half goals from Joshua Kimmich, Raphael Guerreiro, and 17-year-old Lennart Karl sealed the win for the defending champions, who have now recorded 13 […]
