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A High Court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has ordered all parties involved in the ongoing ownership dispute over River Park Estate to maintain the status quo pending the final determination of the suit. Justice S. U. Bature made the order on Tuesday upon an oral application by John Itodo, counsel to Jonah Capital Nigeria Limited, the claimant, regarding the processing of land documents such as the Right of Occupancy (RFO) and Certificate of Occupancy (C of O). The court also granted several applications and issued a warning against any interference with the disputed property pending final resolution of…

Super Eagles and Napoli forward, Victor James Osimhen, is close to sealing a move to Turkish Super Lig Champions, Galatasaray, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old spent the last year in Istanbul with Okan Buruk’s side, winning the Turkish Super Lig and the Turkish League Cup. Osimhen has now ignored the offers from Saudi Pro League side, Al-Hilal, and has agreed on personal terms with Galatasaray. Napoli have been looking for a strike partner for Romelu Lukaku, and have been eyeing Liverpool’s Darwin Núñez, although Arne Slot’s side initially posed the swap deal option to the Serie A side. Cristiano Ronaldo and…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ondo State has clarified that its political structures are not being transferred to any other political party, especially the African Democratic Congress (ADC), through any form of coalition or alliance. As the opposition party dismisses talks of coalitions with other political parties amidst circulating rumours, the PDP advised its members in the state not to be influenced by recent political developments across the country. A former House of Representatives member and State Coordinator of the coalition, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, stated during the inaugural meeting of ADC on Tuesday that key PDP figures in the…

Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, has described the 2013 opposition party merger that led to the creation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as a strategic move that built on the electoral appeal of Muhammadu Buhari. At the launch of Garba Shehu’s book According to the President: Lessons From A Presidential Spokesman’s Experience in Abuja on Wednesday, Mustapha argued that the success of the APC in the 2015 elections was largely driven by Buhari’s existing support base, rather than the numerical strength of the parties that merged. Mustapha stated that Buhari’s vote numbers prior to…

President of Getafe, Angel Torres, has given an update on one of his most coveted players, Christantus Uche, amidst links to other top clubs, Soccernet.ng reports. The 22-year-old had a stellar campaign in the La Liga last season, scoring four goals and providing six assists from midfield for Jose Bordolas’ side Uche’s boisterous performances in the centre of the park have seen him garner interest from Atletico Madrid, Chelsea, Newcastle, and newly promoted EPL side, Sunderland. Jules Kounde battles for the ball with Christantus Uche during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Getafe CF and FC Barcelona at Estadio Coliseum…

The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has cautioned its citizens in the country against engaging in illicit activities.The warning came on the heels of reports concerning a Chinese national tried by the Nigerian judiciary in connection with telecommunications and online fraud. In a statement issued yesterday, the Embassy acknowledged that in recent years, Nigerian law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to combat telecommunications fraud, leading to the arrest of numerous suspects, including some Chinese nationals. The Embassy noted that telecommunications and online fraud are matters of global concern, adding that combating such transnational criminal activities remains a shared challenge for governments…

Political commentator and former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has criticised remarks made by the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, concerning Nigeria’s debt profile, describing them as “dangerous” and capable of undermining investor confidence in the country. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Omokri accused Obi of spreading misinformation by manipulating debt figures in a way that could mislead the public and alarm foreign investors. “Peter Obi came here and lied,” Omokri said. “He told Nigerians that President Tinubu has borrowed more than all past administrations combined, which is completely false. That kind of misinformation is dangerous, especially…

The CEO of PRNigeria, Yushau A. Shuaib, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, urging a thorough investigation into allegations of cybercrime and digital rights violations by officials of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS). Shuaib alleges that NIPSS officials unlawfully accessed a private editorial email belonging to his media organisation—an act he describes as a serious breach of privacy and a threat to journalistic integrity. The petition, dated July 1, 2025, and addressed to the Inspector-General of Police with attention to the Deputy Inspector-General (DIG) of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), details how a confidential…

Thirteen local government chairmen of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State have publicly rejected the suspension of the state party chairman, Aliyu Bello, by his Gayam Ward in Lafia Local Government Area. The ward leadership had alleged anti-party conduct and claimed Bello’s actions had negatively affected the party’s image. Led by Safiyanu Andaha of Akwanga LGA, who also chairs the state’s ALGON chapter, the council chairmen gathered at the APC secretariat in Lafia to express disapproval of the ward’s decision. They stated that Bello had contributed significantly to party development and unity and called the suspension an unfortunate…

West African youth football returns to centre stage this Thursday as two of the continent’s most decorated U20 sides — Ghana and Nigeria — face off in the opening fixture of the 2025 WAFU Zone B U20 Championship, Soccernet.ng notes. This isn’t just another tournament opener. It’s a fierce, high-stakes showdown between two old rivals with rich youth football histories. The Flying Eagles come in as the reigning WAFU B champions and two-time defending title holders, having lifted the trophy in Niger and Togo. But Ghana — wounded from their defeat to Nigeria in the final last year — are…