Following a meeting between the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Jamaican High Commissioner to Nigeria, Lincoln Downer, Nigeria and Jamaica are set to strengthen bilateral aviation relations as both countries move closer to concluding and signing their reviewed Bilateral Air Services Agreement, BASA. Disclosing details of the meeting in a […]

The 2026 African Ballon d’Or awards ceremony will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, with 10 players nominated for the prestigious individual honour. The organisers confirmed Lagos as the venue as the continent prepares to celebrate some of its outstanding footballers over the past year. Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo and DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa […]

Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly preparing for a transfer battle over Chelsea defender Malo Gusto, with both Premier League giants expressing interest in securing the Frenchman’s services. According to reports from talkSPORT, Manchester United have identified the 23-year-old right-back as a potential addition as they look to strengthen their defensive options. However, they […]

The Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Abdulmumin Abdulsalami, has resigned from the party, citing alleged injustice, exclusion and interference by powerful officials. Abdulsalami announced his decision in a letter addressed to the National Chairman, Senator Moses Cleopas, through his former ward chairman in Nagazi Ward, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi […]

Suspected political thugs, on Thursday, invaded a rally in Oregun, along Kudirat Abiola Way, Ikeja, Lagos, organised by the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, supporters. The rally was part of a townhall meeting organised by NDC in the ongoing campaign for the presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, and governorship candidate, Funsho Doherty. The rampaging […]

Manchester United have parted ways with head coach Michael Carrick after a poor run of results left the club in the Premier League relegation zone, with former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino emerging as the leading candidate to replace him. The Athletic’s David Ornstein reported on Thursday that United had reached the decision to remove […]

Former Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited Group Chief Executive Officer Mele Kyari appeared before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday, months after lawmakers threatened to compel his appearance over alleged financial irregularities. Kyari arrived at Hearing Room 4 of the National Assembly with a delegation of oil company officials. His appearance came amid […]

The Nigeria Football Federation has suspended referee, Abdulrasheed Jimoh, and assistant referee, Adamu Zakari, over the disallowance of a Kwara United goal during their Nigeria Premier Football League match against Rangers International in Awka. The NFF Refereeing Development Committee ordered the suspension following the controversial officiating decision. The incident occurred during Sunday’s Matchday 12 fixture […]

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has recounted why he ventured into farming after leaving the Nigerian Army and how he was later arrested and imprisoned under the regime of former military Head of State, late Gen. Sani Abacha. Obasanjo also revealed that he rejected an offer of political asylum from the United States despite being warned […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has removed more than 1.6 million invalid entries from the national voters’ register and identified 54 personnel across 10 states allegedly involved in registration irregularities, warning that those found culpable would face disciplinary action and possible prosecution. The development comes as the judiciary prepares to handle disputes arising from […]

Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, on Monday unveiled a ₦50,000 monthly empowerment grant scheme for 5,200 women across the state as part of his administration’s efforts to promote women’s economic empowerment, self-reliance and improved household livelihoods. A statement issued on Tuesday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad, said the governor unveiled the programme […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his proposed ₦10 million reward for councillors who deliver their respective wards for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, dismissing allegations that the offer amounts to vote-buying. Wike said the proposed reward was intended to encourage political mobilisation, commitment and hard work, […]