Abandon Sinking Ship, Coalition Of Confusion, Tinubu Woos Opposition
Bola Tinubu on Thursday threw a jab at the opposition coalition floated on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the coalition as one of confusion. Tinubu stated this at the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja where the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Nentawe…
Tinubu Govt Neglects The North, Develops Southern Nigeria-Kwankwaso
The strongman of Kano politics, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has criticised the President Bola Tinubu administration for what he described as the neglect of the northern region of Nigeria and the concentration of the nation’s resources on developing the southern part of the country where the president comes from. “Let me advise the Federal Government on the…
PDP NEC Meeting Ends, Party Fixes Convention For November
The National Executive Council meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has ended, with the party fixing its national elective convention for November 2025. At the meeting which held in Abuja on Thursday, the party fixed November 15 and 16, 2025 for the convention in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. “NEC approved the year 2025…
Ex-Man Utd Striker Hernandez Fined For Sexism
Former Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez has been fined and warned about his future conduct after making sexist remarks on social media. The Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said the 37-year-old, now with Liga MX side Chivas, made a series of statements “promoting sexist stereotypes that are considered media violence and go against gender equality in…
Isak Wants To Explore Move Away From Newcastle
Alexander Isak wants to explore his options for a move away from Newcastle this summer after missing the pre-season tour of Asia. Newcastle have selected a 30-man squad but said the Sweden striker “misses out with a minor thigh injury”. It is understood that some of Europe’s top clubs have been aware that Isak has…
Nigeria Officially Bids To Host Formula 1 Grand Prix In Abuja
Nigeria has officially joined the race to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix in Abuja., which would make it the first African country to host such an event in over three decades. According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Sports Commission Chairman, Shehu Dikko, he described the move as a bold step…
Court Orders Police To Pay #EndSars Protesters ₦10m For Rights Violation
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the Inspector-General of Police and the Lagos State Commissioner of Police to pay ₦10 million in damages to some #EndSARS protesters for the violation of their fundamental rights. Justice Musa Kakaki, in his decision, held that the applicant/protesters were unjustly harassed and their constitutional rights were…
WAFCON 2024: Super Falcons Storm Rabat For Final Battle Against Morocco
The Super Falcons have arrived Rabat ahead of their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations final clash with hosts Atlas Lionesses of Morocco. Justine Madugu’s side will hold their first training session in Rabat at the FUS Academie later this evening. The first 15 minutes of the training will be open to the media. The…
Defecting Osun Lawmakers Fell Into APC’s Trap – Gov Adeleke’s Aide
The Senior Special Adviser to the Osun State Governor on Media, Hezekiah Bamiji, has described the defection of two senators, Francis Fadahunsi and Olubiyi Fadeyi from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a miscalculation. Bamiji stated this on Thursday, when he appeared as a guest on ‘The Morning Brief’,…
Bird Strike Forces Air Peace Flight To Emergency Return
Air Peace has announced a temporary disruption to its flight schedules following a bird strike incident involving one of its aircraft on Thursday morning. In a statement released by the airline, the affected aircraft, Flight P47100 operating the Lagos to Enugu route, was forced to make an emergency return to base shortly after takeoff due…