Partey’s case has generated a mix of reactions among fans, commentators, and the wider football community.

Adewole Adebayo, the Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has described President Bola Tinubu as a “well-known tax collector,” while also acknowledging some of his administration’s economic progress. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Adebayo noted that Tinubu’s approach to tax collection is an improvement over the “disorganized system” he inherited. “He did tax collection in Lagos and he came to do tax collection in Abuja,”…

The University of California and its unions have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, accusing it of using civil rights laws to suppress academic freedom and curtail free speech.

Lagos, Nigeria — Chaos and panic erupted in Nigeria’s commercial capital yesterday as office workers jumped from the upper floors of Afriland Tower, a six-storey commercial building in the Marina district of Lagos Island, to escape a fast-moving fire. The dramatic scenes captured in videos now circulating widely on social media, showed men and women clinging to window ledges, some forced to leap several storeys to the ground while bystanders…

Gender equality is often described as a journey. Still, according to the latest UN Women and UN DESA “Gender snapshot 2025” report, it feels less like a purposeful trek and more like a drive where we have forgotten the map. While we all agree on the destination, our current pace suggests we are in no rush to get there. The report sounds a loud, clanging alarm, warning that if we…

‎Boluwatife Kehinde  ‎The National Sports Commission (NSC) has confirmed the clearance of allowances and bonuses for team Nigeria athletes competing at the ongoing 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan. ‎The disclosure was made in a statement issued by the NSC’s Director of Press, Kehinde Ajayi. According to the release, the Director General of the Commission, Bukola Olopade, reiterated the Federal Government’s commitment to the welfare of Nigerian athletes during…

The Labour Party’s governorship candidate in the 2024 Edo State election, Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, has firmly refuted claims circulating on social media that he has defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a public statement issued on 16 September 2025, Akpata described the reports as “a malicious, mischievous and utterly false rumour concocted in the dark alleys of social media,” stressing that they are not only baseless but also…

Crystal Palace midfielder Chrisantus Uche has expressed optimism about his future at the club following his Premier League debut, insisting he is ready to give his all to help the Eagles achieve their goals this season. The Nigerian international made his first appearance for Palace on Saturday, coming off the bench in the 84th minute of a goalless draw against Sunderland. Although he had limited time on the pitch, Uche…

It was a derby to forget for Manchester United as Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City ran out 3-0 winners at the Etihad. For United boss Ruben Amorim, the result underlined the challenges he faces in making his philosophy work in the Premier League. His record now stands at eight wins from 31 league matches, and questions over his rigid approach are growing louder. City’s victory was not simply down to Erling…

Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has officially unveiled his final 21-man squad for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup, with Nigeria set to take on Norway, Saudi Arabia, and Colombia in the group stage. The seven-time African champions will be making their latest bid for global glory at the tournament in Chile, and Zubairu has opted for a squad packed with familiar faces who impressed at the Africa U-20…

American teenager Iva Jovic announced herself as one of tennis’ brightest rising stars after claiming her first WTA title at the Guadalajara Open in Mexico. The 17-year-old defeated Colombia’s Emiliana Arango 6-4, 6-1 in Sunday’s final, becoming the youngest player to win a WTA crown this season. At just 17 years and 283 days old, Jovic surpassed Mirra Andreeva, who earlier this year lifted a trophy at 17 years and…

On a night destined for boxing’s history books, Terence “Bud” Crawford delivered a masterclass performance to dethrone Saul “Canelo” Alvarez and become the undisputed super middleweight champion of the world. Fighting in front of 70,000 spectators at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas and a record-breaking global audience on Netflix, Crawford produced a career-defining display that has now cemented his place among the sport’s greatest. A win for the ages Crawford,…