Author: David Great

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has officially reconciled with George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), following a lengthy political rift. The disagreement between the two prominent figures of the All Progressives Congress (APC) began shortly after the 2023 general elections. It was reportedly rooted in a struggle for control over the party’s structure in Benue, leading to internal divisions within the APC in the state. Efforts to mend the strained relationship intensified after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visit to Benue State. The president had visited the state in the aftermath of a deadly…

A fierce transfer race has erupted as Manchester United, Everton, Crystal Palace, and Fulham vie for the signature of Wilfred Ndidi, following the activation of his £9.5 million release clause after Leicester City’s relegation to the Championship. According to talkSPORT, the Nigeria international signed a contract last year containing a clause that allows him to leave for a bargain fee if the club dropped from the top flight. That scenario has now unfolded, putting several clubs on high alert. United are reportedly weighing up a move to bolster Ruben Amorim’s midfield, but face competition from Everton, as well as Crystal…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is currently embroiled in internal turmoil following conflicting statements regarding the status of its National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting and the reinstatement of Samuel Anyanwu as National Secretary. On Wednesday, the National Working Committee, NWC, of the party refuted claims made by Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, about the postponement of the upcoming NEC meeting and the resumption of Anyanwu to office. Earlier in the day, Damagum had announced that the 100th NEC meeting, originally scheduled for Monday, June 30, 2025, had been postponed. He also stated that Anyanwu was to resume his duties as…

A fresh bomb explosion has claimed four lives and injured 10 others on Wednesday in Borno State. The tragic incident occurred around 3:30pm in Komala village, situated along the Maiduguri–Damboa Road, when a Suzuki pick-up truck ran over an improvised explosive device (IED). Confirming the incident to journalists, the spokesperson for the Borno State Police Command, ASP Nahum Daso, stated that the victims had been evacuated to the hospital for medical treatment. “I confirm that the incident happened. Four persons died and 10 sustained various degrees of injuries. They have been taken to the State Specialist Hospital in Maiduguri,” he…

Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili may have to wait up to three years before she can officially compete for Turkey in international athletics, as World Athletics’ regulations could delay her alleged switch from Nigeria. The 22-year-old athlete, who represented Nigeria at the Paris 2024 Olympics, might be subjected to a mandatory three-year ineligibility period in accordance with World Athletics’ Eligibility Rules—unless specific conditions are met for an exemption. Ofili’s rumored move to Turkey has sparked intense debate within Nigeria’s sporting community. The decision, though yet to be formally confirmed, is reportedly driven by her growing discontent with Nigeria’s athletics administration,…

Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command, in a joint operation with military personnel, have killed two armed robbers and apprehended two others during a robbery incident at Gashash Estate, Barnawa, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 25, 2025. According to the Command’s spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, the Command received a distress call around 3:10 am from residents of the estate, prompting immediate action. “The patrol teams, in conjunction with their counterparts from Kakuri and Sabon Tasha divisions, as well as soldiers from the 312 Artillery Regiment, Kalapanzi, swung into action and tracked the suspects to Makera Main Road…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has criticized the Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Umar Damagum, for directing the party’s National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, to resume duties at the PDP National Secretariat. Speaking during the commissioning of the newly constructed interchange bridge on Arterial Road N20 (Wole Soyinka Way) over the Outer Northern Expressway (Murtala Mohammed Expressway), Wike stated that Damagum lacked the authority to issue such a directive. Wike said, “I watched on national television and heard when the Acting National Chairman of PDP was directing the National Secretary to resume. “The…

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has revealed he is open to playing for the Super Eagles of Nigeria in the future. Adarabioyo made this known on Wednesday in Philadelphia, U.S., during a post-match press conference following Chelsea’s 3-0 victory over Esperance de Tunis in the ongoing 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The former Manchester City centre-back, who scored Chelsea’s opening goal in the encounter, responded to a question from a News Agency of Nigeria correspondent. “That is a question I have answered quite a bit recently, yeah, it is something that we are looking into in the future,” he said. “It…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially reinstated Samuel Anyanwu as its National Secretary. The announcement was made on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, during a press briefing by the Acting National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Iliya Damagum. He was joined by prominent party figures including Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, and other key stakeholders. Damagum explained that the decision to reinstate Anyanwu into the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) was not an easy one but was ultimately endorsed by a majority of members and the party’s organs. “It was a critical decision,” Damagum said,…

MultiChoice Nigeria has announced a 50% reduction in the price of its DStv decoder, lowering the cost from ₦20,000 to ₦10,000 in a bid to attract more customers and address declining subscription numbers. The company said the move is part of a broader strategy to reward loyal customers and enhance content accessibility, especially as it navigates the impact of Nigeria’s tough economic climate. In a statement issued on Tuesday, MultiChoice Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, John Ugbe, said, “We want to ensure our customers feel appreciated and have access to the best entertainment every day. The ‘We Got You’ campaign is…