Author: Alade Adisa

Van Nistelrooy, newly appointed as Leicester’s manager, watched from the directors’ box as his side’s defensive frailties were ruthlessly exposed. Leicester started brightly, taking the lead in the 22nd minute through Facundo Buonanotte, who finished a Jamie Vardy assist after capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Ethan Pinnock. However, the Foxes’ joy was short-lived. Just three minutes later, Brentford equalized when Schade set up Yoane Wissa to tap in unmarked. Schade then turned scorer, pouncing on chaotic defending to give the Bees the lead. His second goal came in first-half stoppage time, finishing a Mikkel Damsgaard pass from a tight…

With 30 months left in his tenure, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State remains firmly in office. However, the political stage is already brimming with activity as ambitious contenders begin their campaigns for the 2027 gubernatorial race. Both ruling and opposition parties are setting the groundwork, and key players are positioning themselves for the Alausa Round House. APC’s Frontline Aspirants In the All Progressives Congress (APC), heavyweights are lining up for a chance to lead Lagos. The list of rumored aspirants includes Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu; Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa; former governor,…

Following the departure, in February 2024, of Portuguese tactician, José Peseiro, who guided the team to a runner-up finish at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the head coach position for Nigeria’s Super Eagles has remained uncertain. Despite his success, Peseiro chose not to renew his contract with the three-time African champions. After his departure, a former winger for the national team, Finidi George briefly held interim duties but resigned in June after a string of poor results. Another Super Eagles legend, Austin Eguavoen stepped in as the second interim coach and has since achieved three wins, one loss,…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has hosted Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi to a breakfast meeting at his residence in Adamawa State. In a video posted on his X handle on Saturday, Abubakar is seen with Obi walking into a dining area of his house. Atiku hosted Obi at his residence in Abuja in In May, sparking rumours of a possible alliance between both politicians ahead of the 2027 election. The Turakin Adamawa was vice-president between 1999 and 2007, with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo as the President. Atiku was Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) standard-bearer in…

The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has disassociated itself from the recent proclamation of the “United States of Biafra,” made at a convention in Lahti, Finland, organized by Simon Ekpa‘s supporters. In a statement on Saturday, IPOB spokesperson Emma Powerful dismissed any affiliation with the event, labeling those backing Ekpa as “criminals engaging in illegal activities to harm their homeland.” The declaration occurred during a convention led by Dr. Ngozi Orabueze, who identified herself as the Chief of Staff of the United States of Biafra and the organizer of the “Biafra Declaration of the Restoration of the United States of…

The Federal Government has announced the disbursal of over N1.2 billion to 24,104 beneficiaries of its grants and loan scheme across Delta State. Disclosed this on Friday at a townhall sensitization in Asaba, the Delta State capital, the state focal person for the Presidential Grant and Loan Scheme, Dr Isioma Okonta, thanked the Federal Government for the initiative, saying it had impacted many people in the state. Okonta said, “The programme is working, and many people from across the state have received their N50,000 grants. “I want to thank the government for the town hall sensitisation and to advise those…

Ismail Usman, a self-proclaimed herbalist, sustained life-threatening injuries while testing a self-made “bulletproof” charm. The incident, which occurred in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), left him critically wounded after his experiment with the charm went awry.According to reports, Usman allegedly fired a gun at himself to prove the efficacy of the charm. Unfortunately, the charm failed to protect him, and he suffered severe injuries.The FCT Police Command swiftly responded to the scene and transported him to the hospital, where doctors are currently battling to save his life.The police have placed Usman under watch

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has told bank customers to report difficulties experienced with withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs from December 1. The CBN governor, Olayemi Cardoso, spoke on Friday during the 2024 annual bankers dinner organized by the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) in Lagos. The bank chief urged customers to make reports through the regulator’s designated phone numbers and email addresses. He said, “Effective December 1, 2024, customers are encouraged to report any difficulties withdrawing cash from bank branches or ATMs directly to the CBN through designated phone numbers and email addresses for…

Osita Chidoka, former Minister of Aviation and ex-Corps Marshal of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He announced his decision during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday. Chidoka stated that his departure from active politics will allow him to focus on his non-profit organization, the Athena Centre, dedicated to reforming Nigeria’s political landscape. “I believe the time has come to work from outside the political system,” Chidoka remarked, emphasizing his commitment to collaborating with like-minded Nigerians to drive systemic change. “Earlier today, I sent a letter to my…

About 22 people have been confirmed dead in the boat accident that occurred in Agaie LGA of Niger State on Friday morning. After a boat carrying over 50 people capsized on Friday along the Dambo-Ebuchi section of the River Niger, many people were feared to have drowned. Director-general of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Abdullahi Baba-Arah, in a statement on Friday, said the incident occurred around 2am. According to Baba-Arah, the boat, which was sailing from Kogi State to Katcha market in Niger, had about 50 passengers — mostly women — on board. He said 22 bodies have…