UEFA 2025 Rankings: Real Madrid lead as Chelsea, Man Utd surpass Arsenal [Top 25]

Spanish LaLiga giants, Real Madrid currently tops UEFA’s coefficient rankings. In the latest ranking released by UEFA through their website, Real Madrid is ahead of Manchester City and Bayern Munich, who are in the top three positions. Chelsea, Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United moved up compared to the previous ranking. The likes of Liverpool, […]

SERAP asks NNPCL to account for N500bn not remitted to Federation Account

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has asked the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd (NNPCL), Mr. Bayo Bashir, to account for and explain the whereabouts of the missing N500 billion that the NNPCL failed to remit to the Federation Account between October 2024 and December 2024, as revealed […]

NNPP apologises to Tinubu over attacks by Kwankwaso

The New Nigeria People’s Party has apologised to President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress over recent verbal attacks on them by the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso. The party warned Kwankwaso against further using its platform to attack Tinubu and the APC, saying the former Kano State governor had been […]

2027 coalition: Atiku camp offers Obi VP role in one-term deal

There are indications that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar may have offered the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi a vice president role in a joint single-term ticket. Reliable multiple sources involved in the coalition efforts, who requested anonymity due to a lack of authorisation to speak on the matter, told The reporters  that […]

NWFL: Final day matches to kick-off simultaneously

Final day matches in the Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Super Six playoff will be played simultaneously on Saturday. All the matches will be played at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. Holders Edo Queens, Rivers Angels, Nasarawa Amazons, Bayelsa Queens and Remo Stars still have a chance of winning the title. It is one of […]

Kwara Introduces Transporter Colour Codes to Strengthen Safety and Compliance

The Kwara State Government has introduced colour codes for all transporters in the state to enhance the identification of vehicles and improve public safety. The initiative, announced by Hon. Lafia Aliyu Korasabi, Commissioner for Transportation, during a tripartite consultative meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters in Ilorin on Wednesday, mandates transport operators to adopt specific colour […]

SDP now the nation’s bride’ – Party vows take over in 2027

As the 2027 general election approaches, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has expressed strong optimism about unseating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and other opposition parties. The party says it is intensifying efforts to expand its membership base nationwide. This was disclosed by Abubakar Dogara, the SDP’s National Vice Chairman […]

Nigeria to partner Australia, Rwanda on mining, gender reforms

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, has sought partnerships with Australia and Rwanda to enhance women’s representation in governance, security, and mining, among other areas. Kalu made the call in separate meetings yesterday with both countries’ embassies’ delegation led by Leilani Bin-Juda from Australia and Christopher Bazivamo from Rwanda, at the […]

Nigeria to launch four satellites for Earth observation, security

The Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, yesterday said the Federal Executive Council has approved the launch of four satellites to aid Earth observation and the fight against insecurity in the country. Nnaji said this at the 22nd National Council on Innovation, Science and Technology in Abuja. The meeting which was held […]

Gov AbdulRazaq Leads Home-State Support for Injured Super Eagle

As the global football community rallies in support, heartfelt prayers continue for Nigerian Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who remains in an induced coma recovering from a severe abdominal injury sustained during a Premier League match against Leicester City on 11 May 2025. Among the most poignant expressions of solidarity came from […]