Author: Damilola

The Senate on Tuesday gave its approval to the appointment of Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nigeria. The confirmation came after lawmakers considered and adopted the report of the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, chaired by Senator Adeniyi Adegbonmire (APC, Ondo Central). While presenting the committee’s findings, Adegbonmire called on the Senate to endorse the nomination of Justice Oyewole, who currently serves on the Court of Appeal. He said, “That the Senate do Receive and Consider the Report of the Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights & Legal Matters on the…

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has published the results of the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE), with a strong performance recorded across several subjects. The announcement was made on Tuesday in Minna, Niger State, by Ibrahim Wushishi, NECO’s registrar, who disclosed that candidates were examined in 16 subjects. According to Wushishi, a total of 96,979 candidates registered for the examination, comprising 51,823 males (53.43 percent) and 45,156 females (46.56 percent). Out of this number, 95,160 candidates eventually sat for the exams — 50,785 males (53.36 percent) and 44,375 females (46.63 percent). He revealed that 73,167 candidates earned credit passes…

Former Chief of Staff to the late Muhammadu Buhari, Ibrahim Gambari, has revealed that the former president was deeply pained by his inability to completely tackle Nigeria’s security problems before the end of his tenure. Gambari made the disclosure on Monday while speaking on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. According to him, although Buhari took some solace in the successes recorded against Boko Haram, lingering insecurity in other parts of the country weighed heavily on him. “One of the things that pained him the most is that he was unable to do more about the security situation in…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have instructed workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to immediately return to work, following successful negotiations with authorities. The directive came after a meeting involving the labour unions, Nyesom Wike, minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and members of the Senate Committee on the FCT. The talks began late on Monday and stretched into the early hours of Tuesday. In a joint statement issued after the meeting, the unions said the grievances raised by the Joint Union Action Congress (JUAC) were comprehensively resolved. According to the statement,…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has officially completed a transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid, with the Spanish giants confirming the deal on Monday, just hours before the European winter transfer window shut. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Atletico agreed to pay a fixed fee of €35 million, with a further €5 million in performance-related add-ons, for the 29-year-old winger. The move places Lookman among Nigeria’s most expensive football exports, ranking second behind Victor Osimhen, whose transfers involving Napoli and Galatasaray exceeded €70 million. Lookman has signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the Rojiblancos, keeping him at the Wanda Metropolitano…

Authorities in South Africa have disconnected electricity supply to the Nigerian High Commission, citing unpaid municipal charges. The development was confirmed by Mayor of the City of Tshwane, Nasiphi Moya, in a post on X on Monday. According to her, the action was taken under the city’s ongoing #TshwaneYaTima campaign, which targets defaulters owing substantial amounts for municipal services. “#TshwaneYaTima: We’ve disconnected electricity at the High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. They owe the city for utility services,” Moya wrote. The incident is not unprecedented. The Nigerian diplomatic mission in South Africa has previously faced similar sanctions due…

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly set to miss today’s league match despite being fully fit, adding another chapter to a career that has blended extraordinary success with high-profile disputes. Widely regarded as one of football’s all-time greats, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner has also built a reputation for openly voicing displeasure when circumstances at his clubs fall short of his standards. Ronaldo, who turns 41 on February 5, 2026, has never hidden his frustration in such moments. Planet Football reported on Monday that the Portugal captain, now with Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr, is again at the centre of attention in…

Former Labour Party presidential flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has again indicated his intention to run for president in 2027, linking his ambition to ongoing local elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Obi made the remarks while campaigning for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election, telling supporters that their backing at the grassroots level is central to his broader political plans. “You see this coming election, support us in AMAC; it will help me. Your support in AMAC is critical to our journey. I am involved and contesting…

The Dalai Lama has expressed gratitude after winning his first Grammy Award, taking home the prize for best audiobook, narration and storytelling. The 90-year-old Buddhist leader, who has lived in exile in India for decades, was announced as the winner at Monday’s Grammy ceremony in Los Angeles for his book “Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.” Reacting to the honour on social media, he said: “I receive this recognition with gratitude and humility.” “I don’t see it as something personal, but as a recognition of our shared universal responsibility.” Widely respected across the globe for his advocacy…

Super Eagles forward Victor Osimhen marked a significant personal achievement on Sunday, scoring his 200th career goal and adding an assist as Galatasaray cruised to a dominant 4-0 victory over Kayserispor to tighten their grip on top spot in the Turkish Super Lig. The Nigeria international reached the milestone in emphatic fashion, taking his overall tally to 165 goals at club level and 35 for the national team, further cementing his reputation as one of the most lethal strikers of his era. Osimhen has now recorded 14 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions this season. He went into the…