Author: Oyekanmi Seun

Al Ittihad reach verbal agreement to appoint Sérgio Conceição as new head coach! As exclusively revealed earlier today, the deal is at advanced stages just fixing the length of the contract likely to be for next two years. Conceição said yes to Al Ittihad. 🇸🇦🇵🇹 source: Fabrizio Romano

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has blamed the rising wave of insecurity in Nigeria on the breakdown of family values. Musa, who spoke on Thursday at the closing ceremony of the 2025 edition of Exercise Haske Biyu at the Armed Forces Command and Staff College (AFCSC), Jaji, Kaduna, stressed that rebuilding family structures is central to curbing insecurity. “The family is the bedrock of every community. Without the family, there can’t be a good community,” he said. According to him, the weakening of the family system has worsened Nigeria’s security challenges. “What we have realised is…

A member of the House of Representatives Hon. Sani Egidi Abdulraheem, has reassured constituents and Nigerians that the long-abandoned Ajaokuta Steel Company will soon be revived, dismissing billionaire Aliko Dangote’s recent remark that the project is a “graveyard” that will never work. Speaking during Nigeria’s 65th Independence anniversary, Abdulraheem, who represents Ajaokuta Federal Constituency, Kogi State urged Nigerians to keep faith with the Federal Government’s plans. He praised President Bola Tinubu for his commitment to resuscitating the steel giant, saying Ajaokuta will “come alive again, this time for real.” The lawmaker, however, berated Dangote’s comments as “reckless and provocative,” cautioning…

Remi Tinubu Honoured as ‘Warrior Queen’ of Akko Emirate for advancing the welfare of women and children nationwide Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been conferred with the revered traditional title of Sarauniyar Yaki (Warrior Queen) of the Akko Emirate in Gombe State. The Lamido Akko, Alhaji Umar Muhammad Atiku, bestowed the title on Thursday in recognition of her dedication to defending the vulnerable and advancing the welfare of women and children across the nation. In her remarks after the conferment, the First Lady expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as both humbling and inspiring. She reaffirmed her…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja, has debunked claims of any friction between him and former Anambra State governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Earlier reports had suggested that the Olubadan was displeased after Obi congratulated him on his installation, referring to him as “my dear brother.” Critics including Oriyomi Hamzat, Reno Omokri, Lere Olayinka argued that such a term was inappropriate when addressing a monarch. However, Oba Ladoja, in a phone conversation confirmed by Prof. Pius Abioje, clarified that there is no animosity. “No, who said that? Why should I be angry with Peter…

28-year-old Jean-Philippe Mateta has earned his first senior France call-up. He’s scored 40 Premier League goals and won two trophies with Crystal Palace 🇫🇷

For engaging in physical violence with Sultana over a disagreement, Faith has been disqualified from the competition and is to leave the house immediately. #BBNaija

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, on Thursday said his administration uncovered about 440 ghost workers in the state’s health sector payroll, saving more than N4.5 billion. More details later…

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the availability of clean currency notes with the right mix. The CBN also encouraged citizens to be ambassadors of clean Naira notes. Acting Director, Corporate Communications Department of the CBN, Mrs Hakama Ali, made the pledge at the CBN Special Day in the ongoing 20th Abuja International Trade Fair on Thursday in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the fair, which began on September 25, will end on October 6. The theme of the trade fair tagged, “Sustainable: Consumption, Incentives and Taxation”. According to Ali, while the…

Gateway International Airport: Best Investment of Gov. Abiodun’s Administration – Ogun EldersThe Gateway State International Airport, Ilishan Remo, has been described as the best investment bequeathed to the state by the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration.The Chairman of the Governor’s Elders Advisory Council, Chief Olu Okuboyejo, stated this on Thursday when he led other members of the council on an inspection tour of the airport.Chief Okuboyejo, who expressed delight with the state-of-the-art facilities at the airport, noted that it could be compared to the best anywhere across the globe.He said: “It is an excellent airport. I have traveled the whole length…