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Former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has charged the Oyo State Governor,  Seyi Makinde, to return the N30 billion he admitted was released by the Federal Government as intervention fund for the January 16, 2024, Bodija explosion in Ibadan, since he claimed not to have spent the money. Fayose said it was funny that the governor did not inform the people of Oyo State of the N30 billion he now admitted to have received and the N20 billion balance, until he blew the whistle on the N50 billion intervention fund. In a statement on Thursday, by his Spokesperson, Femi Philips,…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has released his prophecies for 2026, projecting economic relief for Nigeria and a possible reversal of the mass migration trend popularly known as “japa.” Pastor Adeboye delivered the prophecies during the church’s annual crossover service held at Redemption City on New Year’s Eve, offering messages of hope for Nigeria and cautious optimism for the global community. Speaking on the national outlook, the cleric disclosed the first part of a two-part prophecy, noting that he would pray further on the second part before deciding whether to release…

A United States Congressman, Riley Moore, has raised alarm over reports of threats against Christians in Nigeria. This is as he citied statements attributed to an Islamic State–affiliated group and calling the situation religious persecution. In a post via his verified X handle on Thursday night, Moore said the debate over the motives behind attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria should be settled. “If there were any remaining doubts that Christians in Nigeria are being targeted for their faith in Jesus Christ, this should end that debate. “This isn’t about land usage, ‘climate change,’ or any other argument the Left…

Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has appointed five special advisers, including two ex-commissioners, who served under his administration. The appointment is coming barely 72 hours after reshuffled his cabinet with the redeployment of the Commissioner for Sports, Christopher Green, to the Ministry of Justice as Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. In a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the State Ministry of Information and Communications, Dr Honour Sirawoo, Green would continue to coordinate the activities of the Ministry of Sports pending the appointment of a substantive Commissioner for Sports. DAILY POST reports that among the new special advisers are…

Following the latest market value update released by Transfermarkt, there have been notable changes in the valuation of several Nigerian footballers playing in Turkey and England’s second tier, Soccernet.ng reports. The biggest positive movement comes from Chibuike Nwaiwu, whose impressive start to life with Trabzonspor has pushed his market value to a career-high €7 million…Read More

The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup may yet take a dramatic twist for Nigeria’s Super Eagles.  FIFA is still to announce its final decision on the Super Eagles’ eligibility protest involving DR Congo. But let us assume the ruling goes Nigeria’s way. Assume the Eagles win their interconfederation playoff and secure a place [……Read More

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will have to wait a little longer before defending their African crown after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) officially postponed the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, Soccernet.ng reports. The tournament, which was meant to take place in Morocco from March 17 to April 3…Read More

Newcastle United‘s centre-forward, William Osula, came off the bench to confirm Michael Carrick’s first loss as a Manchester United manager last night, Soccernet.ng reports. The Red Devils travelled to St James’ Park on the back of six wins from their previous seven games, but they fell short to the Toon Army…Read More

Galatasaray‘s President Dursun Ozbek has revealed the attributes that set Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen apart from the other players in the squad, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old initially joined the Cim Bom Aslan on loan last season before putting pen to paper on a permanent deal last summer…Read More

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a shocking 3–1 home defeat to Crystal Palace after Micky van de Ven’s red card triggered a read more EPL: Tottenham stunned by Crystal Palace in London derby…Read More