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David Okereke, Paul Mukairu, and Itodo Mandela were among the Nigerian stars who shone as their clubs secured crucial league wins across Europe on Monday, Soccernet.ng reports. Okereke leads Gaziantep to shock win over Solskjær’s Besiktas In the Turkish Süper Lig, former Nigeria youth international David Okereke played the full 90 minutes as Gaziantep FK pulled off a dramatic 2-1 comeback win against Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s Besiktas. Nigeria and Gaziantep FK star David Okereke. Photo by IMAGO Okereke, currently on loan from Cremonese, was a constant menace to the Besiktas defence, though it was Arda Kızıldağ and Furkan Soyalp who…

As a governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, held strong views on the potential of Nigerian economy. In his capacity as the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, his position is even more radical. During an interview with GEOFF IYATSE and a few other journalists during a visit to Lagos yesterday, the minister insisted that the N55-trillion budget is not only aspirational but a reflection of both the capacity and historical economic trajectory of Nigeria. The Federal Government increased the 2025 budget, citing higher revenue from MDAs and other sources as the reason. Is that a wise decision for the government,…

Nigeria has made tremendous progress in all areas since President Tinubu assumed office about 22 months ago, the Presidency has said. It said that despite concerns raised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria, at its first plenary meeting of 2025 in Abuja, the country is making remarkable progress under Tinubu. This was made known in a statement issued on Monday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. Onanuga, who acknowledged that some of the governance challenges in the areas highlighted by the Bishops remain, noted that the country made tremendous progress in security,…

The Nigerian government has been applauded for its innovative approach to student loans, where institutional fees are paid directly to tertiary institutions. Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, gave the commendation yesterday in Jos, Plateau State, when he received the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), Akintunde Sawyerr, ahead of a sensitization visit to institutions of higher learning in the state. The governor said the move will not only promote transparency but also prevent mismanagement and misuse. He said, “We’ve had cases where students were offered allowances to pay for some of their school…

His exit has no impact, Kaduna APC insists  After months of speculations, the former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir el-Rufai, yesterday, finally announced his resignation from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), just as he decamped to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). el-Rufai cited irreconcilable political differences with the current leadership of APC as his reasons for dumping APC. The ex-governor, who was also a founding member of the APC, expressed his decision to dump the party in a letter of resignation submitted on Monday to the APC party ward office in Kaduna State. He expressed his disappointment with the party’s…

The Peoples Democratic Party and the Rivers State Government on Monday kicked against the call by a faction of the All Progressives Congress for the resignation or impeachment of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. The development comes as Fubara said he would not be deterred by threats from those pushing to disrupt governance through the instigation of political crises in the state. He warned against any act of lawlessness and insisted that his path would remain focused on ensuring peace. “I want to say to our teeming supporters, I know some of you, your spirits are high, some others, your spirits are…

The Nigerian football community is eagerly anticipating the final 23-man Super Eagles squad list ahead of their crucial clashes against Rwanda and Zimbabwe, Soccernet.ng reports. Earlier, newly appointed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle expanded his provisional squad to 39 players, introducing several fresh faces to the mix. This has further heightened anticipation as fans await his final selection for what will be his debut as head coach of the three-time Africa Cup of Nations champions. Soccernet.ng understands that the Malian tactician is expected to release the squad list this week, with the team set to resume camp shortly after…

Be ready for probe, stop causing tension, cleric warns politicians accused of fraudA former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Osun State, Adebayo Adeleke, yesterday, denied mismanaging the state’s funds. He said that he resigned as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of a company, The Ice Firms Nig. Ltd., a day after he got appointed as commissioner by former governor of the state, Gboyega Oyetola. The state government had in a petition to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) accused Oyetola of breaching due process in awarding contracts to the company and others. According to…

Don tasks commission on synergy for sustainable developmentChairman, House of Representatives Committee on South East Development Commission (SEDC), Chris Nkwonta, has assured of effective utilisation of N250 billion budgetary allocations to the commission. Nkwonta, in a statement yesterday, allayed the fears in some quarters that the funds may not be utilised to address the infrastructure needs of the South East region. It will be recalled that Nkwonta’s committee, last week, approved N250 billion as the takeoff grant for the SEDC during its budget defence at the National Assembly. Nkwonta, who represents Ukwa East and West Federal Constituency of Abia…

Ukraine will present the United States on Tuesday with a plan for a partial ceasefire with Russia, hoping to restore support from its key benefactor, which under President Donald Trump has demanded concessions to end the three-year war. The talks in Saudi Arabia come as Russia has ramped up attacks against Ukraine and Kyiv has hit back, including with an overnight attack on Moscow involving dozens of drones, the city’s mayor said Tuesday. The meeting will be the most senior since a disastrous White House visit last month when Trump berated Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky for purported ingratitude. Since Trump’s…