20 ships discharge petroleum, other cargo at Lagos ports – NPA
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced that about 20 ships are currently discharging petroleum products and other cargo at major Lagos ports, including Apapa, Lekki, and Tin Can Island. The Authority said the ongoing operations reflect steady activities across the port corridors. According to the NPA, the vessels are handling different types of cargo […]
Arsenal confirm deal for Will Sweet
Arsenal have confirmed that 19-year-old midfielder Will Sweet has joined National League South side Dagenham & Redbridge on loan until February 26. The Premier League club announced the move on Saturday ahead of their fixture against Leeds United. Sweet, who joined Arsenal’s academy in May 2015, signed his first professional contract with the club in […]
CAFCL: Victory non-negotiable against Power Dynamos — Rivers United coach Finidi
Rivers United coach, Finidi George, has stressed that winning is the only acceptable outcome as his team prepares to face Zambian side Power Dynamos in their CAF Champions League Group A matchday 4 clash. The match is set to take place in Uyo on Sunday, and the Rivers United technical adviser emphasized the need for […]
Ebonyi Massacre: Gov Nwifuru sacks appointees from Amasiri, dissolves community leadership
Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has taken strong action following the killing of four residents of Okporojo village in Oso Edda community. During a visit to the affected area, the governor condemned the attack, which involved killings, destruction of homes, and abductions allegedly linked to suspected warlords from Amasiri community. He described the incident as […]
Transfer: Wolves turn down Besiktas’ €15m offer for Arokodare
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly rejected a €15 million offer from Turkish giants Besiktas for Nigerian striker Tolu Arokodare. The English Premier League club is said to be holding out for a much higher fee as interest in the forward continues to grow. According to transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Wolves are demanding between €25 million and […]
No Southern candidate better to govern Nigeria than Tinubu – Ganduje
Former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has declared that no politician from Southern Nigeria is better positioned to lead the country beyond 2027 than President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. He made this statement in Abuja while receiving a delegation of youth leaders from Northern Nigeria, drawn from all 19 northern states. […]
No plans to remove Sanusi as Emir of Kano – Gov Yusuf
Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has firmly denied reports suggesting that Emir Muhammadu Sanusi could be removed from the throne. The governor made it clear that there is no plan, discussion, or agreement aimed at unseating the Emir of Kano, describing such claims as false and misleading. The clarification was given by the Director-General of […]
Kano: Kwankwasiyya structure won’t be as formidable as in 2023 – APC chieftain
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Taofiq Raimi, has said the Kwankwasiyya political structure in Kano State will no longer be as powerful as it was during the 2023 general elections. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television, Raimi noted that political realities in the state have changed, reducing the influence the […]
Probe UCTH CMD before suspending him – Onwe tells Reps
Chief Henry Onwe, Chairman of the Cross River State Businessmen’s Forum, has criticised the House of Representatives for calling for the suspension of the Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme. Onwe described the resolution as rushed and unfair, urging lawmakers to first conduct a proper investigation into […]
Plateau senator, Dachungyang dumps ADP, joins APC
Senator Pam Dachungyang, who represents Plateau North in the National Assembly, has officially defected from the Action Democratic Party (ADP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). He announced his decision during Senate plenary on Thursday, bringing an end to weeks of speculation about his political future. Until his defection, Dachungyang was the only ADP […]