Peace Or Political Survival: Why Fubara’s Praise Of Wike Changes Rivers Equation
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has publicly acknowledged the crucial role of former governor and Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, saying he would not have become governor without Wike’s backing. Speaking at an award ceremony in Lagos, Fubara dedicated his award to Wike, despite their past political clashes, signaling a possible move from confrontation […]
Portugal boss, Roberto Martinez reveals only reason Cristiano Ronaldo will retire
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has spoken about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, making it clear that retirement will only come when the player decides he is ready. According to Martinez, there is no external pressure or fixed timeline for the forward to step away from international football. The coach explained that Ronaldo’s dedication, fitness […]
FA Cup: ‘It was silly of me’ – Chelsea striker, Delap reacts after missing open goal against Hull City
Chelsea striker Liam Delap has admitted that he made a mistake after missing a clear scoring opportunity in Friday’s FA Cup clash against Hull City A.F.C.. The Blues won the game 4-0 at the MKM Stadium to move into the next round, but Delap’s missed chance became one of the talking points of the match. […]
FA Cup quarter-final draw: All you need to know
The draw for the FA Cup quarter-finals will take place on Monday evening. It is scheduled to happen at Moss Rose Stadium before the fourth-round match between Macclesfield and Brentford. The event is expected to begin at about 6:35 pm UK time, when the remaining teams will learn their opponents for the last-eight stage of […]
Patriot, pan-Nigerian, fine gentleman’ – Tinubu salutes Ihejirika at 70
President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Azubuike Ihejirika (rtd), as he marked his 70th birthday. The President described him as a patriot, a pan-Nigerian figure, and a fine gentleman who served the country with courage and dedication. The remarks were delivered at a public lecture organised by […]
Three police officers dismissed for armed robbery, kidnapping, car snatching in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has dismissed three officers for their alleged involvement in armed robbery, kidnapping and car snatching in Owerri. The officers — Sgt. Ekwueme Gift, Sgt. Eto Ikechukwu and Cpl. Divine Ogwuaru — were removed from service after an orderly room trial found them guilty of the charges, including impersonation. According to […]
Abductions: El-rufai’s Opponents Accuse Him Of Hypocrisy.
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has alleged that the current administration under President Bola Tinubu is planning to harass and abduct him. He specifically mentioned the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, in his claims, suggesting that there are efforts to intimidate him politically. His statement has generated fresh debate within Nigeria’s political space. However, […]
Shehu Sani releases names of four persons allegedly jailed for criticizing El-Rufai
Former senator Shehu Sani has alleged that four individuals were jailed during the administration of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, for criticizing his government. Sani made the claim in a post on X, where he reacted to recent political tensions involving the ex-governor. The development followed comments by El-Rufai, who described President Bola Tinubu […]
Nigerian stocks surge massively as investors gain N6.76trn in seven days
Investors on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) enjoyed a remarkable week as the stock market recorded a massive N6.764 trillion gain. The bullish run continued throughout the week, reflecting strong investor confidence and sustained buying across major stocks. Friday alone accounted for about N2.4 trillion in fresh gains, showing heightened activity and renewed optimism in […]
EPL: ‘They got hooked’ – Micah Richards calls out two Chelsea players
Former Manchester City defender and football pundit, Micah Richards, has criticized two Chelsea players following their recent English Premier League (EPL) outing. Speaking during a post-match analysis, Richards said the players “got hooked,” referring to their early substitutions after failing to impress on the pitch. Richards explained that the duo struggled to make an impact […]