Author: Press Room

The 2025-26 Turkish Super Lig season kicks off with a distinctly Nigerian flavour: four familiar faces to be exact. Victor Osimhen, Paul Onuachu, Henry Onyekuru, and Anthony Nwakaeme are all set to grace the pitch, each with enough firepower to keep opposition defenders awake at night. And if history is anything to go by, Turkey’s top flight knows what these men can do. Nwakaeme reloaded and the return of Onyekuru Henry Onyekuru is no stranger to the Bosphorus breeze. With three loan spells at Galatasaray and another at Adana Demirspor, the winger has already racked up 28 goals in 83…

The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has admonished Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, to purge himself of bitterness. The APC’s criticism stems from Obi’s recent comments on President Bola Tinubu’s engagements abroad, which the party described as “a desperate cry for relevance.” The party, in a statement on Friday by its spokesman, Mogaji Seye Oladejo, accused Obi of hypocrisy, noting that he spent considerable time lobbying in foreign capitals after his election loss, yet now criticises President Tinubu for engaging in diplomatic activities. According to the APC, Obi’s actions are…

The Kaduna Police Command has ordered the restriction of movement in Chikun, Kajuru, Sabon-Gari, and Zaria Local Government Areas to ensure the peaceful conduct of Saturday’s bye-elections. A statement by the police spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, on Friday, reads, “The command wishes to announce and respectfully inform the members of the public that there will be a restriction of movement on Saturday, 16th August 2025, from 12:00 am in the following local government areas: Sabon Gari, Zaria, Chikun, and Kajuru.” Hassan said, “The measure is part of security arrangements put in place ahead of the upcoming bye-elections in the affected…

Kelechi Iheanacho has been linked to Turkish Super Lig clubs Besiktas and Samsunspor recently, but a Bundesliga club has entered the fray…. Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho’s purported transfer to the Turkish Super Lig is now in doubt, as a Bundesliga club has expressed interest in acquiring his services, Soccernet.ng reports. Since the end of last season, it has been almost sure that Iheanacho will leave Sevilla due to his failure to adjust to the club. Recall that last season after a disappointing start to the campaign, when he spent more time on the bench than on the pitch, he…

Oluwole Emmanuel Adefila Adegboro, a prominent figure in Nigeria’s political, academic, and royal circles, has passed away at the age of 73. The statesman, recognised for his lifelong dedication to public service, student activism, and progressive governance, passed away on Wednesday, 27 July 2022, in Akure, Ondo State. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from political leaders, academics, and community stakeholders nationwide. A member of the Osupa/Odundun Royal Family of Akure, Prince Adegboro’s influence extended well beyond his royal heritage. He was a pioneer in student leadership, an innovator in African student movements, a seasoned member of Nigeria’s…

Agency report Indian rescue teams on Friday dug through mud searching for victims, a day after the latest deadly flood to crash through a Himalayan village killed at least 60 people. Dozens more are missing, including Hindu pilgrims who were visiting a shrine, after torrents of water and mud driven by intense rain tore through the village in Kishtwar district in Indian-administered Kashmir. It is the second major deadly flooding disaster in India this month. Officials said a large makeshift kitchen in Chisoti village, where more than 100 pilgrims were completely washed away by what Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah…

The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Ibikunle Ajose, on Friday, described the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) as a vital national asset that must be protected and nurtured. Ajose disclosed this at Giginya Cantonment, Sokoto, during a courtesy visit by the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General Olakunle Nafiu.According to a statement by the Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, the GOC highlighted the longstanding “symbiotic” relationship between the Nigerian Army and the NYSC, noting that both institutions work closely to safeguard corps members. He said: “In our effort to ensure no corps…

President Bola Tinubu on Friday departed Abuja for a two-nation visit to Japan and Brazil, with a brief stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, as part of efforts to expand Nigeria’s economic and diplomatic partnerships. According to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will begin with Tinubu’s participation in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), holding in Yokohama, Japan, from August 20 to 22. The conference, themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” will focus on Africa’s economic transformation, investment-driven growth, and sustainable development through private sector innovation. While in Japan, Tinubu will…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that bye-elections will be held in 16 federal and state constituencies, as well as senatorial districts, across 12 states of the federation. The elections are scheduled for Saturday, 16th August 2025, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at polling units in the affected constituencies. In a public notice, INEC outlined voting procedures, stressing that only registered voters with a valid Permanent Voter Card (PVC) will be allowed to cast their ballots. “Voters shall only vote at polling units where they are registered,” the statement said. The commission also confirmed that the Bimodal Voter Accreditation…

Erik Ten Hag was appointed as the head coach of Bayer 04 Leverkusen in June after Xabi Alonso joined Real Madrid and he’ll be coaching two Nigerians in Nathan Tella and Victor Boniface, Soccernet.ng reports. The former Manchester United coach will kick-off official business later today in the DFB Pokal that’ll see Die Werkself travel to Wirmachendruck Arena to face 4th-tier German side SG Sonnenhof Großaspach. Leverkusen won the title in 2024 under Xabi Alonso and Ten Hag who secured two domestic titles in his time at Manchester United will be hoping for a great start in his debut season…