Author: Gbenga Olaleye

Paris — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) emphatically ended Inter Miami’s run in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup with a commanding 4-0 victory in the Round of 16 on Sunday. The European champions entered the clash as clear favourites and swiftly demonstrated their superiority. PSG took the lead as early as the 6th minute when Joao Neves expertly headed in a free-kick delivered by Vitinha at the back post. Neves was again at the heart of PSG’s attacking prowess as he finished off a well-coordinated team move to double the Ligue 1 side’s advantage against the Major League Soccer visitors. The…

The suspended Governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, has distanced himself from recently circulated campaign materials for the 2027 general election, insisting that he neither authorised nor endorsed the production of campaign caps and shirts. Speaking to his supporters in Port Harcourt on Saturday, Fubara expressed a strong desire for peace and stability in the state, emphasising that such an environment is essential for growth and progress. His statement follows President Bola Tinubu’s intervention to resolve the lingering political crisis in Rivers State. The dispute, primarily between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, had led to the…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, has dismissed rumours claiming he has stepped down from his position. The false reports, which circulated widely on social media late Saturday, alleged that Akume had been removed and replaced by Hadiza Bala Usman. In a statement released by the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Akume branded the claims as baseless and deceptive. The statement, signed by Segun Imohiosen, Director of Information & Public Relations, reaffirmed that Akume remains the SGF and continues to enjoy the full confidence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.…

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has firmly dismissed rumours suggesting he intends to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), assuring that he remains committed to the party. The governor addressed the speculation during an interactive session with members of the Nigeria Guild of Editors (NGE) on Saturday in Enugu. Displaying the PDP flag behind him, Mbah declared, “I am still in the PDP, as you can see, the flag behind me is that of the PDP.” Acknowledging the challenges confronting the party, Governor Mbah maintained that the PDP is not alone in facing difficulties and expressed confidence that the…

Suspended Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, alongside the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule, made a rare public appearance together on Saturday — just days after another round of peace talks convened at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The trio, who have been at the centre of a prolonged political crisis in Rivers State, were seen at a funeral service held in Rumueprikom, Wike’s hometown in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Their joint appearance has stirred fresh speculation about possible reconciliation efforts following…

Former Nigerian President Dr Goodluck Jonathan has opened up about the tense and uncertain period he experienced while serving as Vice President during the presidency of Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, particularly during the latter’s protracted illness. Speaking in an interview with the Rainbow Book Club about his memoir My Transition Hours, Dr Jonathan detailed the political storm that brewed as the late President Yar’Adua battled ill health, and the deep divisions it exposed in Nigeria’s political and regional landscape. According to the former leader, there were covert efforts to oust him from the Presidential Villa by elements opposed to the South…

Former federal lawmaker, Senator Shehu Sani, has described the passing of renowned Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, as a profound loss to the nation. As reported by NewDailyPrime, Dantata, one of Nigeria’s most respected billionaires, died recently. The announcement was made public on Saturday morning by his Personal Private Secretary (PPS), Mustapha Abdullahi Junaid. Reacting to the news in a heartfelt tribute posted on his official X handle, Senator Sani praised Dantata as a man of integrity, generosity, and enduring influence across generations. “The news of the passing away of Alhaji Aminu Dantata is a great loss to…

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, is set to lead a national prayer session aimed at seeking divine intervention for Nigeria’s struggling economy. The prayer session is scheduled to take place during the RCCG’s July 2025 Thanksgiving Service, themed “Divine Intervention”, at the church’s national headquarters in Oyingbo, Lagos. This comes amid mounting economic challenges that have left many Nigerians grappling with rising costs and financial hardship. In a statement delivered through his Special Assistant on Administration, Pastor Dele Balogun, Pastor Adeboye expressed optimism that the country’s economic woes can be reversed…

The Nigerian Exchange Group (NGX Group) and key capital market stakeholders have expressed strong support for the planned listing of Dangote Fertiliser Limited on the Nigerian Exchange, in what is expected to be a landmark move for the nation’s capital market. The development follows a recent strategic visit by the board and management of NGX Group—alongside stakeholders from across the capital market—to the Dangote refinery and fertiliser facilities located in Lagos. Temi Popoola, Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of NGX Group, said the Exchange is well-positioned to mobilise significant capital for large-scale industrial projects. “In 2024 alone, Nigerian…

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday paid a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, to personally express his appreciation for their warm birthday messages. The visit comes just days after Governor Sanwo-Olu celebrated his 60th birthday, which drew widespread goodwill messages from leaders and citizens across the country. Sharing a statement on X (formerly Twitter) following the visit, Sanwo-Olu wrote: “I had the honour of visiting His Excellency, President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to personally thank them for their kind and thoughtful…