Transfer: Agada moves to Spanish club Real Zaragoza
Nigerian striker William Agada has joined Spanish Segunda División side Real Zaragoza on a free transfer, signing a contract that runs until June 2026. The 26-year-old becomes the third Nigerian to represent the club, following Ikechukwu Uche and James Igbekeme. Agada previously played in Major League Soccer (MLS) for Real Salt Lake, where he scored […]
Police nab suspected kidnappers in Ondo, vow to track other gang members
Three suspected kidnappers have been arrested by the Ondo State Police Command during a routine stop-and-search operation at Ibule Junction along Ilara-Mokin Road in Ifedore Local Government Area. The suspects, identified as Umar, Muhammadu, and Sabiu, were found with a machete, a locally fabricated revolver, a live cartridge, and a Bajaj motorcycle. The police spokesperson, […]
Tinubu stumbles during reception parade in Turkey
President Bola Tinubu briefly stumbled during a ceremonial reception parade in Türkiye on Tuesday, drawing attention from onlookers. The incident occurred as he joined the guard of honour, but he was quickly assisted to his feet by surrounding security personnel. The minor mishap caused a brief distraction, but the event resumed smoothly without further interruption. […]
I’ll make you scapegoat if you block our gates – Wike warns FCTA workers
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), cautioning them against blocking the gates of government offices as the industrial dispute continues. Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Wike said any worker who disobeys the law by preventing […]
FCT: Oseni Rufai hails Wike for running away from protesting workers
TV presenter and journalist, Oseni Rufai, has praised the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, for choosing a calm and non-violent response when protesting workers picketed his office in Abuja. Tension rose on Monday as workers of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), backed by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), staged protests […]
Coup Plot: Tinubu not joking, what you sow you reap – Joe Igbokwe
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has reacted strongly to reports of an alleged coup plot against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, warning that those involved will face the consequences of their actions. Igbokwe’s comments followed the release of a list of 16 officers of the Nigerian Armed Forces indicted by a […]
Lagos Fire Service rescues 84-year-old man from deep well in Aboru
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed the successful rescue of an 84-year-old man who fell into a deep well in the Aboru area of Lagos on Tuesday morning. According to the agency, an emergency call was received at about 10:09 a.m. from No. 35A, Fadeyemi Street, Pipeline area of Aboru, under the […]
NPFL: Shooting Stars target win over Ikorodu City in Lagos
Shooting Stars Sports Club are confident of picking all three points when they face Ikorodu City in Lagos this weekend, according to defender Al-Ameen Tijani. The Oluyole Warriors will take on Ikorodu City in a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) Matchday 23 clash at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan. The encounter is expected to be […]
NPA announces arrival of eight vessels at Lagos ports
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) has announced the arrival of eight vessels at major Lagos ports, including Lekki, Tin-Can Island and Apapa, as maritime activities continue to pick up in the nation’s commercial hub. According to the NPA’s latest Shipping Position report released on Tuesday, the vessels are currently awaiting clearance to discharge various consignments. […]
Gov Yusuf betrayed Kano people by returning power to APC – NNPP
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has strongly criticised Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, over his decision to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing the move as a betrayal of both the party and the people of Kano State. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, NNPP National Spokesperson, Ladipo Johnson, said the […]