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OPC declares support for Tinubu’s re-election bid
The late Dr Frederick Fasehun faction of the O’odua People’s Congress (OPC) on Saturday declared support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The group made the declaration in Lagos
Côte d’Ivoire captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta
Ivorian international Franck Kessie, who was reportedly being courted by Juventus, has opted to rejoin Atalanta, his first European club. “Atalanta is delighted to announce that it has signed Franck
EPL: Newcastle condemn dismal Tottenham to second successive defeat
Big-spending Tottenham crashed to a second successive Premier League defeat as Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa inspired Newcastle’s 2-0 win on Saturday. Roberto De Zerbi’s side conceded twice in the
Ikire killings: Adeleke sets up coroner inquiry
By Shina Abubakar Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has issued an Executive Order establishing a Coroner Inquest/Panel of Inquiry into the circumstances leading to killings in Ikire, Irewole Local Government
Osun Poll: Oyebamiji congratulates Adeleke on re-election, frowns at post election violence
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo Following the outcome of the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Mr Bola Oyebamiji, AMBO, has
How Nigeria lost Adidas, Puma sponsorship deals — Pinnick
By Enitan Abdultawab Former Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) president Amaju Pinnick has explained the circumstances surrounding the exit of sportswear giants Adidas and Puma from Nigerian football, alleging that the
Petrol price rises 9% to N1,310/litre despite falling crude oil prices – Report
By Udeme Akpan & Ediri Ejoh Despite a five per cent drop in crude oil prices to $87.31 per barrel from $92, the domestic price of Premium Motor Spirit, PMS,
Army says hackers attempted breaching official X account
By Kingsley Omonobi The Nigerian Army said on Saturday it has detected and is actively responding to an attempted unauthorised access to its official X (formerly Twitter) account. Col Appolonia
PREVIEW: NPFL returns with higher stakes as 3SC win opener, Rangers eye title defence
Last season proved that reputation means very little once the competition begins. Remo Stars went from champions to a relegated side in the space of a year, while Rangers turned
Soldiers’ mutiny rocks Niger capital, as junta claims to be back in control
Mutinying soldiers led armed clashes in Niger’s capital Saturday, alarming residents, but the ruling junta said it had largely wrested back control after hours of heavy exchanges around some of
