Archive

Latest News

Every story, newest first.

Natasha: Injustice not sustained – Aisha Yesufu
News

Natasha: Injustice not sustained – Aisha Yesufu

Matthew Atungwu

Co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement, Aisha Yesufu, has reacted to the withdrawal of two cases by the Federal Government against Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. In a post on her verified X handle on Thursday, the human rights activist said the injustice…

Resident doctors joined strike due to its nationwide nature — Alia
News

Resident doctors joined strike due to its nationwide nature — Alia

Ejembi Ogwuche

Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia, has said resident doctors in the state joined the ongoing strike because of its nationwide nature, noting that the disruption of medical services poses grave risks to families and communities. He stated this while speaking with…

Man Utd bring back two players from loan
News

Man Utd bring back two players from loan

Don Silas

Manchester United have brought back two of their players from loan spells. The Red Devils announced this in a post on their website on Wednesday. The two players are Joe Hugill and Habeeb Ogunneye. Hugill, 22, joined Barnet last July, the fifth loan stint of his Man United…

NPFL: Ogunbote celebrates Plateau United’s draw with Abia Warriors
News

NPFL: Ogunbote celebrates Plateau United’s draw with Abia Warriors

Taiwo Adesanya

Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has described his team’s draw with Abia Warriors as a good start to the second stanza of the season. The Peace Boys held Abia Warriors to a 1-1 draw at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Wednesday. Ogunbote admitted that there…

NNL: Osun United resume with renewed purpose for second stanza
News

NNL: Osun United resume with renewed purpose for second stanza

Taiwo Adesanya

Osun United have resumed preparation for the second stanza of the 2025/26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. The team held their first training session on Wednesday in Osogbo with the next round billed to resume on February 14. The Omoluabi Giants embarked on a short break…

NPFL: Why Wikki Tourists lost to Warri Wolves – Maikaba
News

NPFL: Why Wikki Tourists lost to Warri Wolves – Maikaba

Taiwo Adesanya

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, has blamed missed chances for his team’s 1-0 defeat to Warri Wolves. Ezekiel Oroh’s lone strike gave Warri Wolves the maximum points against Wikki Tourists at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium on Wednesday. Maikaba…

EPL: Merson predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea fixtures
News

EPL: Merson predicts Man Utd vs Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea fixtures

Ifreke Inyang

Former Arsenal star, Paul Merson, has predicted some of the Premier League matches that will be played this weekend. The big game will be played at Old Trafford, when Manchester United welcome Manchester City. Incidentally, the Derby is the first game of the weekend, as it…

PDP appoints caretaker committees
News

PDP appoints caretaker committees

Vanessa Onah

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the appointment of caretaker committees to oversee party affairs in Delta, Enugu, Imo, Rivers, and Osun States. The appointments were made by the National Working Committee (NWC) acting on behalf of the National Executive…

ADC condemns Tinubu’s absence on Armed Forces Remembrance Day
News

ADC condemns Tinubu’s absence on Armed Forces Remembrance Day

Vanessa Onah

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for Armed Forces Remembrance Day to extend beyond mere ceremonial gestures, urging leaders to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians over image management, foreign travels, or political convenience. This was disclosed…

Nigeria most dangerous country to be doctor – Aisha Yesufu
News

Nigeria most dangerous country to be doctor – Aisha Yesufu

Matthew Atungwu

Human rights activist, Aisha Yesufu, has lamented that Nigeria is the most dangerous country for doctors to live and practise their profession. The co-convener of BringBackOurGirls Movement made this known in a statement posted on her official X handle on Thursday. She was…

Ex-Ondo deputy governor Omolade Oluwateru dumps PDP
News

Ex-Ondo deputy governor Omolade Oluwateru dumps PDP

Gift Oba

Ambassador Omolade Oluwateru, a former Deputy Governor of Ondo State, has stepped down from the troubled Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the state. Oluwateru, who served as deputy governor under the late Dr. Olusegun Agagu, made the announcement on Thursday during…