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North London side Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing a move for Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. Per Givemesport, Tottenham, potentially biting off more than they can chew, will battle Premier League giants like Arsenal and Liverpool, who have previously been linked to the forward. Lookman, who continues to impress for Atalanta BC, has been at the centre of transfer speculation, with several clubs vying for his services. READ MORE: Adding fuel to the fire, Lookman was criticised by his manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, straining their relationship and further sparking rumours of his departure. The 13th-placed Premier League side…

54 mins ago Leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have pleaded with the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, to rescind his decision to quit the party. The delegation, led by the National Secretary of the PDP, Ude Okoye, included prominent party chieftains such as former… 1 hour ago Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has expressed willingness to join forces with the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 poll, Dr. Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections.  3 hours ago…

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Thursday instructing his newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department she now leads, US media has reported. The Wall Street Journal cited a draft of the executive order circulating Wednesday, which directs McMahon to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Education Department” based on “the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.” Trump, 78, promised to decentralize education as he campaigned for a return to the White House, saying he would devolve the department’s powers to state governments. The US…

• Police neutralise suspect, arrest four in priest abduction case• Edo PDP, govt trade blame over rising insecurity The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Most Rev. Dr Gabriel Dunia, has expressed deep concern over the rising cases of attacks and kidnappings targeting priests in the diocese and across Edo State. His remarks followed the recent abduction of Rev. Fr. Philip-Mario Ekweli, the Parish Priest of St. Peter’s Apostle Catholic Church, Iviukhua Agenebode, in Etsako East Local Council. Speaking through a statement issued by the spokesperson for the diocese, Rev. Fr. Peter Egielewa, Bishop Dunia described the situation…

Former Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, has expressed willingness to join forces with the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 poll, Dr. Musa Kwankwaso, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Besides, Shekarau declared that he bore no grudge against the leader of the Kwankwasiyya movement despite their political differences that tore both gladiators apart in the past. The former Minister of Education, who joined the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) before the 2023 polls, recently co-founded a League of Northern Democrats (LND) to float another political front. It was not clear whether the strategic…

The fourteenth prosecution witness who was called to testify against Saleh Mamman in court, Mohammed Ashelk Jidda, has revealed that the former power minister paid him dollars in cash for an Abuja property. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) is prosecuting Mamman for conspiracy to commit money laundering to the tune of N33,804,830,503.73 in relation to the Mambilla Power Project. Different witnesses have been summoned by the court to testify in the trial of the former power minister. Jidda, the 14th witness in the trial, is a businessman who owned the five-bedroom property located at No. 12a &…

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel looks set to leave Fenerbahçe at the end of the season after failing to reach an agreement on a contract extension, Soccernet.ng reports. Following this, both Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace emerged as potential destinations for the Nigerian defender. According to Africa Foot, sources close to his agency revealed that discussions between Osayi-Samuel and Fenerbahçe broke down due to salary disagreements. The 27-year-old Super Eagles star is now preparing for a free transfer, with his entourage already weighing up offers from interested clubs. READ MORE: Nottingham Forest or Crystal Palace? Recent reports indicate that Nottingham…

• Says Obi can’t realise presidential ambition under LP Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olabode George, yesterday, called on all stakeholders in the party not to contemplate allowing the former Vice President and presidential candidate of the party in 2015, 2019 and 2023, Atiku Abubakar, to again emerge as the flag bearer in 2027. George, in a chat with The Guardian, said should that happen, the major opposition party would be trashed in the next presidential poll. He said Atiku and his cohorts in the PDP had demonstrated enough disrespect to the Southern Nigeria, going by…

The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed reports of the alleged ritual killing of a 28-year-old Lagos State University graduate, Adedamola Ogunbode. The command spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, while reacting to an inquiry by PUNCH Metro, on Wednesday, confirmed that Ogunbode was declared missing. He, however, clarified that his mutilated body was not found as circulated on social media. However, Hundeyin confirmed that three suspects had been arrested in connection with the case, including a prophet. He said, “A report was made to the police that the said graduate was missing and three suspects were arrested, including a prophet.  However, the…

● Rowdy session as Senate President denies sexual harassment allegations● Court halts disciplinary action against Kogi Central senator● Ethics committee dismisses Akpoti-Uduaghan’s petition over procedural breaches● ‘Fasuyi did not link Fayemi to allegations of sexual misconduct’ A group, Kogi Central Concerned Stakeholders, has disowned Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan over her alleged unprovoked attacks on Senate President Godswill Akpabio, apologising to Akpabio on behalf of the people of Kogi Central and warning that they may initiate a recall process against her if such actions continue. The group condemned Akpoti-Uduaghan’s stance, describing her actions as uncharacteristic of Kogi Central’s values. “We are…