Cristiano Ronaldo extends Al Nassr contract until 2027
Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract extension with Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr, committing to the team until 2027, the club announced yesterday, ending months of speculation over his future. Ronaldo, now 40, joined Al Nassr in early 2023, marking a pivotal moment in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to attract international football talent. His arrival […]
Emir Sulu-Gambari Receives 2025 Durbar Report
The emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, yesterday received a report on the 2025 Grand Durbar from the Committee. The report was presented by the members led by the Chairman, Engr Yahaya Alapansanpa, ROYAL NEWS has gathered. Alhaji Sulu-Gambari described this year’s festival as highly […]
NAF airstrikes crush terrorists in Niger
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, under Operation FANSAN YAMMA Sector 1, said it carried out a series of precision air strikes in support of ground troops, targeting terrorists behind recent attacks, and neutralized scores of terrorists in Niger State. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, in a […]
Confusion as PDP crisis persists over NEC meeting
Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is currently mired in confusion over whether its rescheduled 100th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting will still hold as planned. This followed a decision by Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, to turn the NEC meeting into an expanded caucus meeting and reinstate Senator Samuel Anyanwu as national secretary. The party’s Board […]
Super Falcons land in Casablanca for final preparation
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have arrived in Casablanca, Morocco, for their final preparations ahead of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Twenty-two players and team officials arrived in Morocco’s economic capital on Wednesday night. The contingent were joined by Bay FC striker, Asisat Oshoala, and China-based forward, Folashade Ijamilusi. Justine Madugu’s side held […]
Elon Musk bans hashtags from X ads
Tech millionaire Elon Musk has announced his decision to ban hashtags from ads starting June 27, 2025. Musk announced the decision in a post on his X handle today. “Starting tomorrow, the aesthetic nightmare that is hashtags will be banned from ads on X ,” the Tesla CEO said. reports that the move follows Musk’s […]
Court sentences killer of Salome Adaidu to death by hanging
The High Court in Lafia, Nasarawa State, has sentenced Oluwatimileyin Ajayi to death by hanging for the murder of Salome Adaidu, a member of the National Youth Service Corps. He faced a single charge of culpable homicide, in violation of Section 221 of the Penal Code of Northern Nigeria, which prescribes the death penalty. Justice […]
Wike doesn’t own PDP, they’ll be dealt with – Bode George
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, said that the next National Executive Council, NEC, meeting of the party will deal decisively with all those found to be working against it. This is even as he said that the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, doesn’t own the PDP, claiming the party […]
Inzaghi reaches out to Osimhen as Nigerian striker receives new huge offer
Al-Hilal manager Simone Inzaghi, has personally spoken with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to persuade him to make up his mind to play for the Saudi Arabian club, 2nd Mattino, Newsmen gathered that Al-Hilal recently increased their personal terms to Osimhen to €4 million per year. According to reports Saudi Pro League side are hopeful that […]
Second batch of Kwara pilgrims for 2025 Hajj return from Saudi Arabia
The second batch of 548 pilgrims from Kwara State has returned to Ilorin, the state capital, after successfully performing the 2025 Hajj rites in Saudi Arabia. The pilgrims, along with one participant from Ondo State and three accompanying officials, were conveyed by Max Airline and arrived at the Babatunde Idiagbon International Airport, Ilorin, at precisely […]
