End Of Era!!! Pinnick Loses Re-Election Into FIFA Council
Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick, has missed out on a return to the FIFA Council Seat. Pinnick lost re-election at the extraordinary general assembly held in Cairo on Wednesday, with FIFA president Gianni Infantino in attendance. Africa has seven seats at the FIFA Council, with CAF President Patrice Motsepe who…
‘’Heavens Won’t Fall’’ Wike Hints At Possible Fubara’s Impeachment
Amid the ongoing political tussle in River State, the immediate-past governor of the oil-rich state, Nyesom Wike, says heaven will not fall if the Martins Amaewhule-led House of Assembly impeaches his successor Siminalayi Fubara. At a media parley in Abuja on Wednesday, Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), said there is nothing…
VIDEO: Fubara Vows to Re-present Budget Despite Ordeals at Rivers Assembly
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has vowed to represent the 2025 budget to the State House of Assembly, this is as he expressed dissatisfaction over the action of the lawmakers for denying him entry from the quarters on Wednesday. Fubara addressed residents of the Khana Local Government Area of the state during the commissioning of…
‘’Do The Right Thing If You Want Peace’’- Wike Tells Fubara
A former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has said that for peace to return in the state, the governor, Siminalayi Fubara, must do the right thing. According to him, Fubara must represent the 2025 budget to the State Assembly led by Martin Amaewhule, and also resubmit the names of his commissioners for clearance. The…
Musa, Iheanacho Dropped As Chelle Lists Final Team For W/C Qualifiers
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, on Tuesday, announced his final 23-man squad ahead of Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifying fixtures against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The coach released an expanded provisional squad of 39 players last week. These will be his debut matches in charge of the three-time African champions. READ ALSO: Mixed Reactions Trail…
IGP Egbetokun Reaffirms Ban On Public Parade Of Suspects
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has reiterated the Force’s ban on the public parade of suspects by the operatives of the Nigeria Police Force. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP says the ban aims to uphold fundamental human rights of every citizen and adhere to…
Manchester United Confirms Plans For New 100,000-Seat Stadium
Manchester United on Tuesday announced plans to build a new 100,000-capacity stadium that co-owner Jim Ratcliffe said would be the “world’s greatest” football ground. The decision by the Premier League club came after an extensive consultation process around whether to develop their existing historic Old Trafford stadium or build a new one close by, in…
VIDEO: FG Reveals Stance On Closure Of Schools in North For Ramadan
Following weeks of controversies trailing the closure of schools in some Northern States for Ramadan, the federal government of Nigeria has revealed its stance on the matter. Speaking on Channels Television, The Minister of State for Education, Suwaiba Ahmad admitted there is little the government can do as the Federal Government has no control over…
Reps Direct Reversal Of Hike In ATM Charges
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution calling for the suspension of the increase in Automated Teller Machine (ATM) transaction charges and the stoppage of free ATM withdrawals for customers from other banks in Nigeria. The motion moved by a member, Marcus Onobun, drew the attention of the House to a circular by the…
Just In: Supreme Court Dismisses Appeal Against Aiyedatiwa’s Candidacy
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed the appeal filed by Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State, against the candidacy of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressive Congress (APC). In the lead Judgement delivered by Justice Lawal Garba, the apex court dismissed Agboola Ajayi’s appeal on the ground that…