Author: David Great

The Nigerian Senate has dismissed media reports alleging a clash between Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, during a recent executive session. The clarification was made by the Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Yemi Adaramodu, who described the reports as misleading and unfounded. According to Adaramodu, the media misinterpreted normal legislative deliberations as signs of internal conflict. “Our attention has been drawn to diverse media reports claiming that President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio and Leader of the Senate, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele clashed during an executive session recently convened to deliberate whether the Senate…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons staged an incredible second-half comeback to defeat Morocco 3–2 in a pulsating Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) encounter on Saturday. Morocco started the match with dominance, opening the scoring in the 12th minute through Ghizlane Chebbak. The Atlas Lionesses extended their lead when Sanaâ Mssoudy struck again in the 24th minute. Undeterred, the Super Falcons emerged from halftime with renewed intensity. Esther Okoronkwo pulled a goal back from the penalty spot in the 64th minute. Seven minutes later, Folashade Florence Ijamilusi found the net to bring the scoreline level. The decisive moment came in the 88th…

Guaranty Trust Bank, GTBank, is facing mounting criticism following an incident involving a woman with a disability who was reportedly denied access to one of its branches in Wuse 2, Abuja. The incident, which occurred on July 16, 2025, gained public attention after a viral LinkedIn post by Titi Ojo, an eyewitness. In the post, Ojo described how the woman—identified as one of her students—was left outside under the scorching sun due to the absence of proper access infrastructure at the bank’s branch on Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent. According to Ojo, the woman arrived the GTBank branch before her and was…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to dismiss the emerging political coalition under the African Democratic Congress, labeling its members as “naysayers and unpatriotic.” According to him, their primary motive is to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027, despite what he described as their lack of credible track records from previous political positions. Speaking during the 35th Combined Convocation and 50th Anniversary of the University of Port Harcourt, where he was conferred with an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in Political Science, Wike praised Tinubu’s policies, which he said were already producing positive outcomes. He…

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth up to €73.5 million. The 27-year-old forward, who scored a remarkable 97 goals in 102 games for the Portuguese side, has agreed to a five-year contract with the Gunners. He will join Mikel Arteta’s squad during their pre-season tour of Asia. Gyokeres will wear the iconic number 14 jersey, once made famous by club legend Thierry Henry. Arsenal will reportedly pay Sporting an initial €63.5 million, with an additional €10 million based on performance-related add-ons. Announcing the signing, Arsenal’s sporting director Andrea Berta…

Nollywood actor, Odunlade Adekola, has announced the passing of his father, Pastor N.A. Adekola. The announcement was made on Saturday via the actor’s Instagram page, where he posted a photo of his late father alongside a heartfelt caption: “Rest on my daddy.” Although the cause of death was not disclosed, the news has sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues, and followers on social media platforms. Tributes have continued to pour in, with many describing Pastor N.A. Adekola as a “devoted servant of God who left a lasting legacy.” The post has since drawn wide attention, as friends and…

Chelsea have reportedly had a bid of more than £60m turned down by Juventus for 20-year-old Turkey forward Kenan Yildiz. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian) Manchester United have had a loan bid rejected for 32-year-old Aston Villa and Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. (Sun) Two of Saudi Pro League’s top clubs are interested in signing Antony from Manchester United as a return to Real Betis, where the 25-year-old Brazil winger spent last season on loan, looks unrealistic. (Sky Sports) England left-back Luke Shaw will also listen to offers from clubs in Saudi Arabia as the 30-year-old is ready to…

Aliko Dangote, the President of the Dangote Group, has stepped down as Chairman and Director of Dangote Cement Plc, effective July 25, 2025. The announcement was made in an official statement on Friday by the Group Chief Branding & Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. According to the statement, Dangote is retiring from the board to devote greater attention to the $20 billion refinery, petrochemicals, fertiliser, and government relations operations, as part of efforts to advance the group’s five-year growth strategy. “The board of Dangote Cement has, therefore, announced the appointment of an independent non-executive director, Emmanuel Ikazoboh, as the new Chairman…

Two members of the Edo State House of Assembly, previously elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have officially defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The lawmakers, Eugene Inegbeboh, representing Igueben Constituency, and Andrew Uzamere, representing Ovia II Constituency, announced their defection on Friday. Their exit further weakens the PDP’s presence in the House, shrinking its seats from 15 at inception of the ninth assembly to just four. The APC now holds a commanding majority with 20 members. Receiving the defectors at the APC state secretariat in Benin, the State Chairman of the party, Jarrett Tenebe,…

The Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, has officially commenced the admission process for its 12th Regular Course Degree Programmes for the 2024/2025 academic session. In a press statement signed by the Registrar, Barr. Ekpere Fidelis Ezeugwu, the Academy announced that the online application portal will be open from July 28, 2025, to September 8, 2025, offering prospective candidates a six-week period to submit their applications. To be eligible, applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth and possess a valid National Identity Number (NIN). They are required to have a 2025 JAMB result with a minimum score of 180, and…