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Lookman Fires Back at Gasperini: ‘Disrespectful’ Criticism Over Penalty Miss

Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has hit back at manager Gian Piero Gasperini, branding his post-match criticism following Tuesday’s Champions League exit as “deeply disrespectful.” The Nigerian international was introduced as a half-time substitute in Atalanta’s play-off second leg against Club Brugge, marking his return from injury. Despite Atalanta trailing 5-1 on aggregate at the time, […]

Mbappé Masterclass: Real Madrid Dump Man City Out of Champions League

Kylian Mbappé delivered a stunning hat-trick as reigning Champions League holders Real Madrid secured a 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Wednesday, sealing their place in the last 16 with a commanding 6-3 aggregate win. Pep Guardiola’s side suffered a painful early exit, barely troubling the 15-time record champions until Nico Gonzalez netted a stoppage-time […]

Senate Probes Allegations of Foreign Funding for Boko Haram, Summons Security Chiefs

The Nigerian Senate has summoned the National Security Adviser (NSA), the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), the Director of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), and the Chief of Defence Intelligence over allegations that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) may have provided indirect funding to the terrorist group Boko Haram. […]

Controversial Singer, Portable, Reports to Ogun Police After Being Declared Wanted

The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has reported to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Eleweran, Abeokuta. Portable was handed over to the Ogun State Police Command by the Lagos State Police Criminal Investigation Department, where he had voluntarily turned himself in earlier on […]

US Reviews Nigeria’s Aid Following Boko Haram Funding Claims

The United States government has launched an investigation into how past aid allocated to Nigeria and other countries has been utilised. This follows President Donald Trump’s executive order on 20 January 2025, suspending all foreign aid for 90 days. The decision was driven by concerns over global destabilisation and claims that certain aid programmes were […]

Nigeria’s Inflation Falls to 24.48% as New CPI Methodology Takes Effect

Nigeria’s headline inflation rate fell to 24.48% year-on-year in January 2025, marking a sharp decline from the 34.80% recorded in December 2024. The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) disclosed this in its latest report, with the Statistician-General of the Federation, Adeyemi Adeniran, making the announcement on Tuesday. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja, Adeniran […]

Singer Portable Wanted for Role in Attack on Government Officials

The Ogun State Police Command has declared controversial singer Habeeb Olalomi, popularly known as Portable, wanted for allegedly leading a violent attack on government officials carrying out their lawful duties. The police made the announcement in an official gazette on Monday night, which was shared by the Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola. According to the statement, […]

Police Vow Crackdown as Osun LG Crisis Claims Six Lives

The Nigerian Police has mobilised to deal with election violence following the death of at least six people in Osun State on Monday. A violent crisis triggered by a contentious Court of Appeal ruling, which allegedly reinstated local government chairmen and councillors elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC), triggered a violent confrontation between party […]

Elder Statesman And PANDEF Leader, Edwin Clark, Passes Away at 97

Chief Edwin Clark, the leader of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF) and a prominent advocate for regional and national unity, has passed away at the age of 97. His death was confirmed on Tuesday by a family representative, Professor C. C. Clark. In an official statement, the family announced: “The Clark-Fuludu Bekederemo family of […]

Visa Denial: Nigerian Military Officials State Case Against Canada

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has revealed how the Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, and other Nigerian military personnel were denied visas by Canadian authorities ahead of the Invictus Games. In a statement on Monday, the Director of Defence Information, Tukur Gusau, disclosed that the Nigerian military had received an invitation to participate in […]

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