Former Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has categorically denied reports linking him to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing ongoing rumours of his defection from the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “baseless, unfounded, and politically mischievous.” The speculation gathered momentum after a viral conversation circulated on social and digital media, in which former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, allegedly claimed that he and Fayemi were central to forming the…

President Bola Tinubu has applauded the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) for maintaining its World Health Organisation Maturity Level 3 (ML3) status in the regulation of medicines and vaccines. According to the Special Adviser to the President, Bayo Onanuga on Monday, the endorsement came after a WHO team carried out a re-benchmarking mission between 28 and 30 May 2025, measuring the agency’s performance against globally…

A UN official on Sunday warned the Security Council that Israel’s plans to control Gaza City risked “another calamity” with far-reaching consequences, as Benjamin Netanyahu insisted his goal was not to occupy the territory. The United Nations Security Council held a rare emergency weekend meeting after Israel said its military would “take control” of Gaza City in a plan approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu’s security cabinet that sparked a wave…

The aviation unions in Nigeria have announced the suspension of their planned nationwide strike, which was set to begin today. The unions, comprising the National Union of Air Transport Employees and all other aviation employees disclosed this in a joint statement deferring the strike action. The unions cited positive developments following interventions by the minister of aviation, Festus Keyamo, and other senior officials. Read also: Any airline that flies Kwam1…

Nearly 300 people have been arrested in a week-long nationwide operation targeting asylum seekers suspected of working illegally for delivery companies. Between 20 and 27 July, immigration enforcement teams stopped and questioned 1,780 individuals across the UK. Of these, 280 were arrested in areas including Hillingdon (northwest London), Dumfries (Scotland) and Birmingham. The Home Office confirmed that 89 of those arrested have been detained pending removal, while 53 are having…

By Clement Abayomi It cannot be disputed that Lagos is Nigeria’s busiest economic hub. Once the federal capital, the active commercial centre is often regarded as a microcosm of the Nigerian federation. However, despite this prominent prestige, there is still a divisive and unresolved argument about who really owns Lagos. Is it the legacy of a particular indigenous people, or, as popularly proclaimed, is it a “no man’s land” as…

Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and thrown his weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s bid for a second term. In a statement on Friday, Ambode dismissed reports linking him to a governorship ambition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing them as “false publications” aimed at causing distractions. “I wish to publicly reaffirm my absolute and unshakable loyalty to…

Former Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Chief Audu Ogbeh, has passed away at the age of 78. His family, in a statement on Saturday, confirmed that the elder statesman died peacefully. “It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather; Chief Audu Ogbeh. He passed away on the 9th of August 2025 at the fulfilled age of 78,” the statement read.…

Chelsea have agreed to allow striker Nicolas Jackson to leave the club this summer, with the 24-year-old left out of the squad for Friday’s pre-season clash against Bayer Leverkusen. The Senegalese international trained alone at Cobham on Friday as speculation over his future intensified, following interest from Newcastle United. Jackson joined Chelsea from Villarreal in the summer of 2023 for a reported £32 million fee. Despite a mixed first season,…

The Premier League has ended its long-standing partnership with LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, confirming it will no longer participate in the Rainbow Laces campaign, a decision that marks a major shift in the league’s approach to promoting inclusion and diversity. First reported by The Daily Telegraph and later confirmed by the Premier League, the top flight of English football now plans to launch its own inclusion initiative to coincide with LGBTQ+…

Chelsea have now generated over £250 million from academy player sales in just three years, a remarkable figure that reflects both the club’s youth development success and the financial pressures of the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). The latest addition to that total came with the sale of striker Armando Broja to Burnley, a deal reportedly worth up to £20 million with add-ons. His move follows several other…

Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi has officially joined Turkish giants Besiktas on a permanent deal from English side Leicester City, bringing an end to an eight-year spell with the Foxes. The 28-year-old midfielder has signed a three-year contract with the option of an additional year, as he looks to embrace a fresh challenge in the Turkish Super Lig. Besiktas confirmed the signing on Thursday, describing Ndidi as a “proven leader and…