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Oshoala Signs Two-year Contract With Al-Hilal
Six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has signed a two-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. This was after she passed a routine medical at the Riyadh club. She joined the Saudi club after a season with American club Bay FC. ‘Agba baller’ as Oshoala is fondly called, has now joined fellow Super Falcons stars, Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca...
No Coup Attempt In Nigeria — Defence Headquarters Clarifies
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has dismissed reports suggesting that the cancellation of activities marking Nigeria’s 65th Independence Anniversary was linked to an alleged attempted military coup. In a statement signed by Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, Director of Defence Information, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, the DHQ described the report by an online publication as “false, malicious, and intended to cause...
Anambra Police Deploy Operatives To Stop Labour Strike
The Police in Anambra State says it has deployed its operatives to strategic parts of the state to ensure that any attempt to enforce the strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) is thwarted. A press release by the spokesperson of the state command, SP Tochukwu stated that the command stands with the federal government which has declared the...
CSOs Urges Union To Refrain From Interference With Dangote Refinery
Civil society organizations under the banners of Empowerment for Unemployed Youth Initiative (EUYI), Guardians of Democracy and Development Initiative (GoDDI) and 45 other groups have urged the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) to refrain from actions they say could disrupt operations at Dangote Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited. In a statement signed by Comrade Danesi Momoh...
Last One Year Has Been Very Challenging, Tinubu Declares
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that the last one year has been a challenging time for the country. The President said he has been working, retooling and rejigging the financial system to bring prosperity and relief to Nigerians. President Tinubu who made the remarks at the inauguration of engineering infrastructure in Guzape District Lot II, in Abuja on Tuesday stated...
British Govt Can Intervene in Nnamdi Kanu’s Case Without Court Order, Says Barr Aloy Ejimakor
As the case of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), comes up for hearing tomorrow, Barr Aloy Ejimakor has revealed that the British government can retrieve Kanu from Nigeria without a court order. According to Ejimakor, who posted on his X handle, Nigeria's violations of her treaty obligations regarding Kanu, a British citizen, have made...
Two Rivers Pastors Caught With Fetish Items
Rivers State Police Command paraded two pastors caught in their respective churches with fetish objects like carved skeletons, caskets, and others. The duo, Prophet Bassey Umoren (60) and Prophet Elijah Anietie (50), who were apprehended by youths of the Rumunduru community in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of the state, are the founders of God’s Deliverance Apostolic Church and Power...
Trump Unveils Special Fast-track Visas For 2026 World Cup Ticket Holders
US President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled special fast-track visas for people with tickets to the 2026 World Cup — but his administration warned it was no guarantee of entry to the United States. The United States has promised a seamless experience for next year’s tournament despite concerns that Trump’s border crackdown could hurt fans. “For those who intend to join...
PDP Will Bounce Back – Bode George Assures
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has expressed optimism of the party bouncing back. George vowed to ensure that the PDP regains its glory days, hence he urged members to be steadfast. Cracks emanated from the PDP after its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, named the former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, as his running mate for...
IGP Talks Tough Over Killing Of Lagos Lawyer By Policeman, Orders Speedy Investigation
The inspector-general of police, IGP Usman Baba has condemned the shooting and killing of Mrs Omobolanle Raheem, a lawyer who was allegedly shot and killed by a Policeman attached to Ajiwe Police Station, Ajah, Lagos State and ordered speedy investigation. Force PRO, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said the IGP, who described the incident as unfortunate and sad, has ordered speedy investigation...
