Former Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernández has explained his decision to join Manchester City, saying he was attracted by the club’s winning mentality and quality squad. The Argentina international completed a British-record £125 million move to City. Fernández said he was excited by the new challenge and determined to help the club win more trophies. He also expressed his desire to learn from his new teammates and continue developing as a […]
President Bola Tinubu has said Northern Nigeria is the biggest beneficiary of his administration’s economic reforms, particularly the removal of fuel subsidy. Represented by APC National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, Tinubu said the reforms had improved Nigeria’s economic outlook through increased revenue, stronger foreign reserves, improved trade and economic growth. He said the North would benefit significantly from infrastructure and trade projects linking the region with neighbouring countries. However, the Arewa […]
The Nigeria Police Force and the National Peace Committee, led by former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, have stepped up efforts to contain rising political tension ahead of the 2027 general elections. The police are investigating controversial comments allegedly made by the Borno State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Sainna Buba; Chairman of Kuje Area Council in the Federal Capital Territory, Samuel Shekwolo; and Osun East Senator, Francis […]
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested 19 suspected illegal miners in Edo State. The suspects were arrested on August 28 while allegedly carrying out illegal gold mining activities in the Okpella/Ososo/Egbetua forest axis of Etsako East and Akoko-Edo Local Government Areas. The Edo State NSCDC Commander, Saidi Akintayo, disclosed this on Tuesday in Benin. He said the suspects were allegedly working for two individuals identified as […]
The Federal High Court in Abuja has commenced hearing on a suit seeking to stop the planned 2026/2027 local government elections in Oyo State. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, who presided over the case on Tuesday, ordered the plaintiff to serve the originating summons on the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The court adjourned the matter until September 10, 2026, for a report on […]
Manchester City are making a late attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez, while Arsenal are targeting Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as the transfer window closes. Chelsea reportedly value Fernandez at around £120 million, but City are yet to meet the asking price. Arsenal are also considering a major move for Alvarez, with Atletico said to be demanding about £128 million for the Argentine forward. Alvarez has missed recent […]
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has urged Muslims across the state to uphold the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) as they celebrate the annual Takutaha Maulud. The governor, in a statement by his spokesperson, Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, called on Muslims to promote peace, compassion, justice, tolerance and peaceful coexistence. Yusuf described Takutaha as an important religious and cultural tradition that provides an opportunity for Muslims to reflect on the life […]
The Acting General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Emmanuel Ikpeme, has urged the Falconets to maintain their winning momentum when they face South Korea in their final friendly ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria defeated hosts Poland 1-0 in their previous friendly, with Mary Mamudu scoring the decisive goal in first-half stoppage time. Ikpeme praised the team for the victory and urged the players to […]
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has clarified that the $300 helicopter levy for air navigational services remains payable, but offshore oil operations are exempt from the Terminal Navigational Charge (TNC). The commission said the $300 levy is payable to the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). The clarification followed concerns from stakeholders in the upstream petroleum sector over aviation-related charges affecting oil and gas operations. According to NUPRC Chief […]
