Super Eagles battle Pharaohs in pre-AFCON friendly
The Super Eagles are set to clash with Egypt’s national team, the Pharaohs, in a pre-AFCON friendly match aimed at fine-tuning both squads ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations. Coaches from both sides are expected to test different tactics and player combinations during the game. Nigeria’s coach emphasized the importance of the friendly […]
Done Deal’ – Gov Mutfwang’s aide gives reasons Plateau governor is joining APC
Plateau Governor Simon Mutfwang is reportedly set to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), with his aide describing the move as a “done deal.” The aide explained that the decision was carefully considered to align with the governor’s political vision and goals for the state. According to the aide, joining APC will provide Mutfwang with […]
Trump slams $10bn lawsuit on BBC over documentary speech edit
Former US President Donald Trump has criticized a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, which claims the network misrepresented his speech in a documentary. Trump argues that the edited footage changed the context of his words, portraying him unfairly. The lawsuit, filed by Trump’s legal team, alleges that the BBC’s documentary intentionally altered his statements […]
Russia links US policy to China’s rising clout
Russia has said that current US foreign policy is connected to the growing influence of China on the global stage. Officials in Moscow claim that Washington’s actions in international affairs are partly aimed at countering China’s economic and political power. According to Russian analysts, US strategies in trade, military presence, and diplomatic negotiations reflect concerns […]
EPL: Man Utd ready to cope without two players going for AFCON – Amorim
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has said the club is fully prepared to cope without two key players who will leave for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Speaking ahead of upcoming Premier League fixtures, Amorim noted that international tournaments are part of football and clubs must always be ready to adapt. The […]
Buhari’s aides forged his directives to impose Ahmed Lawan as APC presidential candidate
Fresh allegations have emerged claiming that some former aides of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari forged directives in a bid to impose former Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, as the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate. The claim suggests that Buhari was not fully aware of the actions allegedly taken in his name ahead of the party’s primaries. […]
Nigerian security forces degrading terrorists, criminal networks – Defence Minister, Musa
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, Mohammed Badaru Musa, has said the country’s security forces are making steady progress in weakening terrorist groups and criminal networks across different regions. He explained that sustained military operations and improved intelligence sharing are helping to reduce the capacity of armed groups to carry out attacks. According to the minister, joint efforts […]
Gov Abdulrazaq rejects PDP call for state of emergency over banditry allegations
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman Abdulrazaq, has dismissed calls by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for a state of emergency in the state over alleged banditry activities. The governor described the demand as exaggerated and politically motivated, insisting that the security situation is under control. According to Abdulrazaq, his administration has continued to work closely with […]
‘Buhari listened to Aso Rock gossip, believed I planned killing him’ – Aisha
Aisha Buhari has revealed that former President Muhammadu Buhari once believed damaging rumours about her while he was in office. According to her, false stories circulating within the Aso Rock environment made her husband think she was involved in a plot against his life. She explained that the claims were based on gossip and internal […]
Borno: Police avert explosion, recover unexploded ordnance
The Borno State Police Command has successfully prevented a possible explosion after recovering an unexploded ordnance in the state. The device was discovered during a routine security operation, raising concerns about public safety in the area. According to the police, officers quickly secured the location after receiving information from residents. A bomb disposal unit was […]