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 […]
Police rescue two abducted victims, arrest suspect in Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded another success in its fight against crime after rescuing two abducted victims and arresting one suspect in separate operations across Kalgo and Dandi Local Government Areas. The actions followed swift responses to distress reports and were carried out with the support of local vigilante groups. According to the […]
Man City’s Haaland, Liverpool’s Salah among UK’s 100 biggest taxpayers
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland and Liverpool star Mohamed Salah have been listed among the United Kingdom’s 100 biggest taxpayers. The recognition comes from the latest Sunday Times Tax List, which highlights individuals who make the largest tax contributions to the UK economy. Their inclusion reflects the huge earnings of top Premier League footballers and […]
Police detain 52 suspects, recover firearms, ammunition in Enugu
The Enugu State Police Command has recorded major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, with the arrest of 52 suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition within one week. The arrests were made between January 24 and January 30, following coordinated security operations across different parts of the state. According to the Command’s spokesperson, […]
IPOB lawyer, Ejiofor disagrees with Emma Powerful on Feb. 2 lockdown order, says he’s compromised
Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged Ndigbo to ignore the purported lockdown order announced by IPOB’s Publicity Secretary, Emma Powerful. The statement by Powerful had called for a total shutdown of the South-East on Monday, February 2, 2026, in solidarity with Onitsha traders whose […]