Author: Press Room

Electorate won’t regret returning APC to power, Osun chieftain restatesOsun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has said that he derived strength from the support he enjoyed from the people of the state. The governor, who spoke after being conferred with a Doctorate (Honore causa) at the 11th undergraduate and seventh postgraduate convocation ceremony of Adeleke University, Ede, Osun State, at the weekend, said the honorary doctorate bestowed on him was an attestation of service delivery by his administration. He, however, restated his administration’s focus on service delivery to the people, noting that the people determine who wields political power through their…

Samuel Omotere Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has said she is unable to transfer her Nigerian citizenship to her children because of her gender. Badenoch made the comment in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria on Sunday, as she discussed immigration policies and the differences between Britain and countries like Nigeria. “It’s virtually impossible, for example, to get Nigerian citizenship. “I have that citizenship by virtue of my parents, I can’t give it to my children because I’m a woman.” She used the example to highlight what she described as the imbalance in immigration systems, noting…

From political solidarity to fierce football clashes, the Nigeria-South Africa rivalry is heating up on the women’s stage. As the Super Falcons aim for redemption, can they reclaim their crown and silence Banyana Banyana? While Nigeria’s traditional football rivals have always been illustrious nations like Ghana and Cameroon, South Africa has emerged as a veritable new rival in recent years. The rivalries with Ghana and Cameroon were forged through a shared colonial history, common borders, and dramatic moments on the pitch that have brought both joy and heartbreak. In contrast, the geographical distance between Nigeria and South Africa should have…

The Paramount Ruler of Calabar South Local Government Area, Etubom Nyong Effiom Okon Etim Ewa 1, has called for the release of the report of the House of Representatives Committees on Ports, Harbor and Waterways, as well as Public Procurement, to investigate the $56 million contract for the dredging of Calabar Port Channel awarded in 2006. The monarch made the call on the sidelines after a presentation during a study tour by the Senior Executive Course 47 of the Nigeria Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to the Nigeria Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Calabar Area Office, weekend. He recalled…

Lara Adejoro The Federal Capital Territory branch of the National Association of Government General Medical and Dental Practitioners on Sunday announced the immediate suspension of its three-month-long industrial action, following the intervention of the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. The association, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Okoreaffia Ogbonnaya, appreciated the minister’s commitment and leadership in addressing the lingering welfare concerns that triggered the strike. The doctors, alongside other staff employed by the Area Council Service Commission, had embarked on industrial action three months ago over issues related to unpaid salaries, allowances, and other concerns. “We acknowledge…

Napoli are in the transfer market for another striker this summer to ease the goalscoring load off Belgian forward, Romelu Lukaku… Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, has rejected an offer to join reigning Serie A Champions, Napoli, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old winger is set to exit Bergamo this summer, and has been linked with several clubs in Spain, England and Italy. 2025 UEFA Champions League finalists, Inter Milan, submitted a €40m offer for Lookman, alongside an annual salary of €4.5m, which could rise to €5m. Lookman is celebrating with his teammates after scoring two against Napoli at…

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has debunked circulating video of a fire incident on a train. The corporation said the incident in question occurred over three years ago along the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor. The video is not recent and does not reflect the current state of operations or safety on any of the train services. In a statement signed by the Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, for the management, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation urged the general public to desist from sharing outdated or misleading content, as such actions only serve to incite unnecessary fear, panic, and misinformation. The circulation of…

FAAC shares record N1.81tr allocation for JuneChieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Delta State, Ayiri Emami, has said state governors are not doing enough despite the recent increase in the monthly disbursement by the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC). This was as FAAC distributed N1.818 trillion to the three tiers of government as revenue generated in June 2025, the highest monthly allocation recorded this year, according to a communiqué issued after the FAAC meeting in Abuja for July, and signed by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation (OAGF), Bawa…

Despite heavy links to several European sides, Nigerian winger Samuel Chukwueze has been handed a fresh lifeline by AC Milan and manager Massimiliano Allegri. AC Milan have included Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze in their squad for the upcoming pre-season tour of Asia and Australia, despite strong speculation linking the winger with a summer move away from San Siro. Chukwueze, 26, has endured a frustrating spell at the club since his high-profile switch from Villarreal two years ago, managing just eight goals and six assists in 69 appearances, the majority of which came off the bench. Nigeria Super Eagles and…

Hon. Shitu Adamu Evuti, the Youth Leader of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Niger State, has announced his resignation from the party. Evuti, who hails from Evuti/Kpada Ward in Lapai Local Government Area, tendered his resignation in a letter dated July 18, 2025, addressed to the Ward Chairman of the PDP. In a statement confirming his departure, Evuti expressed appreciation to his community and political base. “I am deeply thankful to the good people of my community of Evuti, my immediate constituency Evuti/Kpada Ward, the Lapai Local Government PDP faithfuls, the Agaie/Lapai Federal Constituency, and the Niger South Senatorial…