Labour Party gives Peter Obi 48 hours to leave
The Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party has given Peter Obi a 48-hour ultimatum to leave the party after he joined the coalition. This was contained in a statement signed by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, in Abuja, today. Ifoh explained that the Labour Party under Abure’s leadership remains vehemently opposed to […]
Two Club World Cup Spots Remain
Only two places remain in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, with the final round-of-16 matches set for today. Newsmen gathered that Real Madrid will face Juventus in a highly anticipated clash, with the Spanish side slightly favoured, stating that the teams last met in the 2017 UEFA Champions League final, where […]
Polytechnic Ibadan Renaming Sparks Student Protest
Students of The Polytechnic Ibadan staged a protest at the Oyo State Government Secretariat today, opposing the renaming of their institution after former Governor Omololu Olunloyo. The demonstration followed Governor Seyi Makinde’s announcement during Olunloyo’s funeral on June 26th, 2025. Newsmen gathered that students Carrying placards with various messages, called on the governor to reverse […]
Kwara Commended Over Federal Housing Project
The Kwara State Government has received praise for its role in facilitating a federal housing project in Babanloma, Ifelodun Local Government Area, as part of the 100-unit Federal Mass Housing Scheme across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas. The commendation came during a site inspection by the Commissioner for Housing and Urban Development, Dr. Segun Ogunsola, […]
Tinubu Launches Scholarship Initiative for Caribbean Students in Nigerian Institutions
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a new scholarship scheme for students from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States OECS, to study in Nigerian universities, beginning from the next academic year. Speaking at a joint press conference in Gros Islet yesterday alongside Saint Lucian Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre, Tinubu said the programme has already […]
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 […]
