Heavy security as protesters gather in Lagos for June 12 demonstration
A large number of police officers, including personnel from the Nigeria Police Force’s Area F Division, have been deployed on Thursday morning as protesters began to gather at the Ikeja Underbridge in Lagos to commemorate June 12 Democracy Day. The demonstrators, made up of civil society organisations and pro-democracy activists, assembled to express dissatisfaction with […]
Four players leave Chelsea
Chelsea have confirmed that four players will depart the club at the end of this month, when their current contracts expire on 30 June. The Premier League west London club disclosed this in a statement on their website on Sunday. The four players included Lucas Bergstrom, Dylan Williams, Eddie Beach and Luke Campbell. Bergstrom had […]
Bukola Saraki Sets Tone for Level Playing Field in PDP’s 2027 Campaign
Former Senate President and two-term Kwara State Governor, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has declared impartiality regarding candidates vying for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship ticket ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking at Eid-el-Kabir celebration hosted at his Government Reservation Area (GRA) residence in Ilorin on Thursday, Dr. Saraki-who chairs PDP’s Way Forward Committee-stressed that […]
Cristiano Ronaldo confirms Al Nassr’s stay, to sign new deal
Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to extend his stay with Saudi pro side Al Nassr and is even prepared to sign a new deal. According to Fabrizio Romano’s post on X today the Portuguese have dismissed rumours of leaving Al Nassr. Recall that the 40-year-old yesterday66 helped his national team to secure the Nation’s […]
Focus on insecurity, not 2027 elections – ACF to APC
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has called on the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and President Bola Tinubu’s administration to shift their attention from early political campaigns and focus on solving the worsening security and economic challenges facing Nigerians. This was contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba. The […]
Mikel Merino names two players to win award
Arsenal midfielder, Mikel Merino has identified Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Pedri as the two favourites to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. Merino insisted that both players had an incredible 2024/25 season with the Blaugrana. He, however, added that if Spain wins the Nations League, it can ‘push’ the players’ case for the Ballon d’Or. […]
I strangled Hafsoh Lawal to death during s3x– Abdulrahman Bello
In continuation of his trial today in the alleged murder case of Hafsoh Lawal, a 24-year-old final year student of Kwara state College, Ilorin, Abdulrahman Bello, the Principal Suspect along with his accomplices appeared before Justice Hannah Olushola Ajayi. Recalled that the matter was adjourned to today after taking no fewer than 10 witnesses in […]
Nigerian govt backs rollout of Measles-Rubella Vaccine
The Federal Government has pledged robust communication and advocacy support for the upcoming nationwide Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination campaign scheduled for October 2025. This assurance was given by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a courtesy visit to his office by the Centre for Well-Being and Integrated Nutrition Solutions (C-WINS) Idris praised […]
Abati, Rufai react to Fubara’s visit to Tinubu
Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Reuben Abati, has tried to suggest the reason suspended Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, visited President Bola Tinubu at his residence in Lagos State. Speaking on Arise News’ The Morning Show, Rufai also slammed the governor for making the visit weeks after he told the world that his […]
NSC to enforce stricter safety measures for Sports Festival Teams
The National Sports Commission, NSC, has announced that henceforth, participating contingents in future National Sports Festivals must obtain insurance cover, and vehicles must be mechanically certified and insured before participating in the country. This is coming on the heels of the tragic loss of 22 athletes from Kano State in a motor accident while returning […]
