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Transfer: Osimhen To Do Medicals Ahead Of Galatasaray Move
All is set for Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, to travel to Istanbul on Wednesday. Osimhen is scheduled to undergo medical tests with Galatasaray, as his transfer enters the final stages. The Turkish champions have already agreed a deal with Napoli for the 27-year-old. With the move in its final stages, Osimhen is preparing to…
ADC Swears In New Leadership
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially sworn in former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Chairman and Secretary, respectively. The ceremony was held on Tuesday in Abuja during the 99th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting. Speaking after the inauguration, Sen. Mark pledged to uphold internal democracy, transparency,…
ACF Accuses Tinubu Administration Of Marginalizing Northern Region
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has accused President Tinubu’s administration of sidelining the Northern region in federal budget allocations and infrastructure development despite the region’s significant electoral support in the 2023 elections. Speaking at a citizen engagement forum organised by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation in Kaduna, ACF board of trustees chairman, Bashir M….
Nurses Shun FG Appeals, Begin Seven-Day Warning Strike
Nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector (NANNM-FHI) have commenced a seven-day warning strike today, despite appeals by the Federal Government. The union said the action, which began at midnight, became necessary following the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on 14 July, 2025,…
Over 10, 000 Vehicles Register As Lagos Begins E-Call Up Enforcement Along Lekki-Epe
The Lagos State Government said more than 10,000 trucks have been registered, with more currently being onboarded, as it is set to commence enforcement of the E-Call Up System along the Lekki-Epe Corridor effective August 1, 2025. A statement said the enforcement followed several months of strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and public sensitisation. In preparation…
Army Foils Boko Haram Attempt To Plant IED On Borno Bridge
Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted Boko Haram terrorists attempting to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) on a bridge along the Dikwa–Marte road in Borno State. The operation led to the recovery of two heavy IEDs after a prolonged gun battle. This development is part of ongoing counteroffensive operations by the troops of the…
Ogun Community Cries For Help As Elephants Kill Man
Residents of Onitasin Imidi, located in Ijebu East Local Government Area in Ogun State, are crying for help as a herd of elephants from one of the State government’s reserved forests, has reportedly attacked and killed a logger, identified as Musa Kalamu, while he was cutting trees in the forest. The Commissioner for Forestry, Taiwo…
Boko Haram Attacks, Banditry Have Reduced In Last Two Years – Ribadu
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has said that Boko Haram attacks, banditry, and communal conflicts in the northern region have reduced drastically in the last two years of President Tinubu’s administration, compared to what the situation was in the last administration. Citing an example, the National Security Adviser (NSA) stated that 1,192 people were…
‘Tinubu Not Doing Well’ — APC Stalwart
A former All Progressives Congress (APC) Deputy National Chairman (North) aspirant, Sunny Moniedafe, has passed a vote of no confidence in the administration of Bola Tinubu. He expressed serious concern over the state of the party’s internal politics, suggesting that the ruling party may be heading for collapse. Appearing on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme…
Nigeria’s Debt May Surpass ₦200trn By 2025 End, Peter Obi Warns
Politician and former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s rapidly escalating debt profile. In a statement on his X handle, Obi warned that the country’s fiscal trajectory could compromise future generations and worsen living conditions for millions of citizens. His warning comes one week after the Senate approved a…