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Smith Rowe Saves Fulham as United Held to 1-1 Draw

Emile Smith Rowe struck with his first touch off the bench to rescue Fulham a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Craven Cottage, halting a run of eight straight home league defeats to the Red Devils. United, coming off a narrow loss

August 25, 2025

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Mrs Akeredolu Backs Peter Obi Over One-Term Promise

Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has openly endorsed Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, highlighting his promise to serve a single four-year term if elected. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she commended Obi’s resolve, likening

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News·Politics

Sowore Dismisses Rotational Presidency As Senseless Idea

Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed the ongoing debate over rotational presidency in Nigeria as senseless. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Sowore emphasized that national

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update

CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle talks up Super Eagles B ahead of Senegal clash

Nigeria’s Super Eagles B will begin their quest for continental glory against defending champions Senegal on Tuesday, with coach Eric Chelle declaring his side ready for the high-stakes CHAN opener in Zanzibar City. Chelle, who oversaw a four-week preparation camp, is relishing

by Olatunji Olajide

August 5, 2025

News Update

Newcastle Move Puts Man United in Sesko Transfer Squeeze

Manchester United face a race against time in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko as Newcastle United close in on a €90m deal with RB Leipzig. The German club are understood to be satisfied with Newcastle’s package, which includes €80m upfront plus add-ons,

by Olatunji Olajide

August 5, 2025

News Update

Ojulari Breaks Silence On Resignation Rumours

The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, on Monday addressed stakeholders at the ongoing Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, choosing not to respond directly to widespread

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

Elections·News·News Update·Politics

INEC Cautions Political Parties Against Premature 2027 Campaigns

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly cautioned political parties and politicians against early public campaigning ahead of the 2027 general elections, labelling such actions as both inappropriate and a violation of the Electoral Act. This warning follows rising concerns over

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

Economy·Headlines·News·News Update

SEC DG Raises Alarm Over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Transactions In West Africa

The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has expressed concern over the rising number of suspicious cryptocurrency-related transactions in West Africa, citing a report by GIABA that recorded $2.1 billion in such activities across the region in 2024.

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News·Politics

Why Peter Obi Is running for president — Chimamanda Adichie

Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said that Peter Obi’s aspiration to become president is driven not by desperation or personal ambition, but by a sincere concern for Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie noted that

by News Editor

August 5, 2025

News Update·Elections·Headlines·News·Politics

Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

Political parties in Rivers state have conducted their primaries across various centres in the state following the release of election guidelines by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Candidates who emerged include members of both the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and

by News Editor

August 4, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News

Statehouse Press Release: President Tinubu Congratulates D’Tigress On Winning Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Title

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The Coach Rena Makama-led female team won the Afrobasket finals by defeating the Malian side, 78-64, in a

by News Editor

August 4, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News·Religion

Nigerian Anglicans Rebuke Election of Lesbian Archbishop of Wales

The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally disapproved of the recent election of the Right Reverend Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian priest, as Archbishop of Wales, terming it as being against biblical teachings and contrary to the unity of the global

by News Editor

August 4, 2025

News Update·Headlines·News·Politics

Dino Melaye Apologizes To Nigerians For Supporting APC

Former senator and 2023 Kogi State governorship candidate, Dino Melaye has publicly apologized for ever supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC), labelling his erstwhile support as political blindness that resulted in an error. Talking during a recent interview, Melaye did not mince

by News Editor

August 3, 2025

News Update

Howe Admits Alexander Isak Saga Is ‘Far from Ideal’ Amid Liverpool Interest

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has described the ongoing uncertainty over striker Alexander Isak as “complex” and “far from ideal” after the club rejected a £110m bid from Liverpool. The Magpies value the 25-year-old at around £150m and remain hopeful he will

by Olatunji Olajide

August 2, 2025

Economy·News·News Update

FirstBank Retains Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards

FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second consecutive win

by News Editor

August 2, 2025

Headlines·News·News Update·Politics

Atiku’s Aide Clarifies Viral Video

The media adviser to a former Vice President and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, Paul Ibe, has addressed a viral video of Atiku making the rounds on social media. In the video, the former vice

by News Editor

August 2, 2025

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News Update - Page 9

Smith Rowe Saves Fulham as United Held to 1-1 Draw

Mrs Akeredolu Backs Peter Obi Over One-Term Promise

Sowore Dismisses Rotational Presidency As Senseless Idea

CHAN 2024: Eric Chelle talks up Super Eagles B ahead of Senegal clash

Newcastle Move Puts Man United in Sesko Transfer Squeeze

Ojulari Breaks Silence On Resignation Rumours

INEC Cautions Political Parties Against Premature 2027 Campaigns

SEC DG Raises Alarm Over $2.1bn Suspicious Crypto Transactions In West Africa

Why Peter Obi Is running for president — Chimamanda Adichie

Rivers LG Polls: Wike Loyalists, APC Factions Produce Chairmanship Candidates Amid Controversy

Statehouse Press Release: President Tinubu Congratulates D’Tigress On Winning Fifth Consecutive Afrobasket Title

Nigerian Anglicans Rebuke Election of Lesbian Archbishop of Wales

Dino Melaye Apologizes To Nigerians For Supporting APC

Howe Admits Alexander Isak Saga Is ‘Far from Ideal’ Amid Liverpool Interest

FirstBank Retains Top Spot as Nigeria’s Best Bank for ESG At 2025 Euromoney Awards

Atiku’s Aide Clarifies Viral Video

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