EPL: ‘Heavy Favourites’ – Ray Parlour backs Arsenal to win title this season
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes the Gunners are now in a commanding position to lift the Premier League title this season. Arsenal currently sit four points clear at the top of the table, holding a strong advantage over their closest rivals. Mikel Arteta’s squad has built a six-point cushion ahead of Manchester City and […]
LaLiga: ‘He’ll never change’ – Burley criticises Vinicius over Alonso behaviour
Former Chelsea star Craig Burley has taken a swipe at Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior following his reaction to being substituted in the El Clásico victory over Barcelona. The Brazilian forward drew attention not only for his performance but for his attitude when leaving the pitch. Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu, […]
Super Falcons aim to become global powerhouse – Ajibade
Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has declared that the Nigerian women’s national team is focused on becoming a dominant force on the global stage. According to her, the time has come for the team to step beyond African success and make a strong mark internationally. Nigeria’s Super Falcons remain the most successful women’s team in […]
Serie A: Juric pleased with Lookman’s performance in Atalanta’s draw with Milan
Atalanta manager Ivan Juric has showered praise on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman following his standout display in Atalanta’s 1–1 draw against AC Milan in Serie A. The exciting clash saw both sides battle fiercely, with Lookman once again proving to be a key player for the Bergamo side. AC Milan opened scoring early on when […]
Silencing opposition voices – Gumi reacts as Trump bans Wole Soyinka from US
Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi has weighed in on the reported cancellation of Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka’s United States visa. News of the visa revocation sparked reactions across the country after Soyinka revealed the development while speaking with journalists at Freedom Park in Lagos. Soyinka said he had no knowledge of any wrongdoing that could have […]
Ekiti Guber: APC imposing Oyebanji on electorate, I won’t support him – Aspirant
A governorship hopeful in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Abimbola Olawunmi, has openly criticized the party for allegedly forcing Governor Biodun Oyebanji on the people ahead of the 2027 election. He claimed that the party’s decision does not reflect the will of the public and vowed not to support the governor’s bid […]
Polio Eradication: Group commits to strengthening initiatives in Nigeria
Rotary International has renewed its commitment to ensuring that polio becomes history in Nigeria. According to the Rotary Public Image Coordinator for Zone 22, Region 27, Ibim Semenitari, ending polio remains a mission that must be completed, and the organisation is fully focused on sustaining efforts until total eradication is achieved. Semenitari revealed this ahead […]
Transform your street energy, hustle into skills- Odetola tells youths
Nigerian youth have been encouraged to turn their street hustle and everyday energy into real skills that can earn money and open global opportunities. Abiola Odetola, Special Adviser on Strategy and Policy Development to the Director-General of the National Sports Commission, shared this message at the “StreetToSkills” event on Wednesday. Odetola, who has worked in […]
Defamation Charges: Magistrate Courts grant Fejiro Oliver bail, case adjourned to Nov 4th
Two Magistrate Courts in Asaba, Delta State, have granted bail to investigative journalist and Secret Reporters founder, Fejiro Oliver, after new defamation charges were filed against him by the state government. The cases, labeled CMA/529C/2025 and CMA/530C/2025, were brought to court through the Attorney-General of Delta State. Oliver is being accused of defaming Senator Joel-Onowakpo […]
CBN refutes reports of involvement in oil sector forex use
The Central Bank of Nigeria has dismissed reports claiming it disbursed $1.259 billion to big oil companies for importing fuel and other petroleum products. According to the apex bank, the report is false and misleading. In a statement released by the bank’s spokesperson, Hakama Sidi Ali, the CBN clarified that the quoted $1.259 billion figure […]