Strike: SSANU, NASU give Nigerian Govt seven-say ultimatum
The Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) have threatened to go on strike if the federal government does not resolve pending issues affecting non-teaching staff in universities within seven days. In a letter dated September 12, 2025, both unions criticized what they described […]
EPL: Paul Scholes defends Amorim’s system, criticizes Man United’s hierarchy
Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has come out in support of manager Ruben Amorim, saying the Portuguese coach’s tactics are not the problem at Old Trafford. Instead, Scholes turned his criticism toward the club’s hierarchy, accusing them of focusing on the wrong positions during the summer transfer window. He believes United’s poor start to the […]
EPL: He’s very stubborn, decision on Mainoo baffles me – Lineker blasts Amorim
Former England striker, Gary Lineker, has criticised Manchester United’s manager, Ruben Amorim, calling him “too stubborn” with his approach. Lineker also raised concerns about how Amorim has treated young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo since the start of the season. He made his comments after Manchester United’s 3-0 loss to rivals Manchester City in the Premier League […]
Gaza: ‘Human atrocity’ – Trump warns Hamas against using Israeli captives as shields
United States President Donald Trump has issued a warning to Hamas, telling the group not to use Israeli hostages as human shields in Gaza to stop Israel’s military operations. Trump made this statement in a post on his Truth Social account on Monday. The American president said he came across a news report claiming Hamas […]
FIFA releases calender for 2026, cancels October international break
FIFA has announced that there will be no international football break in October 2026. This decision follows complaints from clubs about too many interruptions during the first half of the season. To solve this, FIFA has changed the 2026–27 international match calendar. The new plan is to extend the first international window, like the one […]
2026 WCQ: How Osimhen snubbed NFF request to travel with Super Eagles to South Africa
Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen reportedly refused to travel with the Super Eagles squad for their 2026 World Cup qualifying match in South Africa last week. The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) was said to have wanted Osimhen to join the team in Bloemfontein to show support, even though he could not play. This update was shared […]
Nigeria risks civil war if notorious judge becomes INEC chairman – Buba Galadima
A top member of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has raised alarm that Nigeria could face serious trouble if the federal government goes ahead with plans to make a retired Court of Appeal judge the new chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Galadima made this statement on Monday during an […]
Fifth inflation drop sparks call on CBN to cut interest rate
Nigeria’s inflation has dropped for the fifth month in a row, and this has led to stronger calls for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to lower interest rates. According to new figures, the inflation rate reduced to 21.12% in August 2025, a fall from 21.88% in July 2025, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) […]
INTERVIEW: Why Rivers crisis may get worse – ADC chair rubbishes Wike, Fubara truce
The Chairman of the Rivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr Leader Sampson, has said that the political crisis in the state may not end soon despite the peace moves between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. He explained that the fight in Rivers politics […]