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Former Chelsea prospect Faustino Anjorin is on the verge of completing a move to Torino, with Empoli president Fabrizio Corsi confirming the midfielder’s imminent exit from Tuscany, Soccernet.ng reports. After just a year at Empoli — where he moved following a permanent departure from Chelsea — Anjorin is now set to remain in Serie A with a €5 million transfer to Torino. The 23-year-old impressed during his debut season in Italian football despite Empoli’s relegation to Serie B, tallying two goals and three assists in 22 league appearances. Nigeria Super Eagles prospect and Empoli ace Faustino Anjorin. Photo by IMAGO…

The Nigerian Senate has commended the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for its commendable and consistent adherence to the principles of Federal Character in the composition of its workforce and distribution of positions within the organisation. This recognition was given on Wednesday at the National Assembly in Abuja by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Federal Character and Inter-Governmental Affairs, Senator Allwell Onyesoh, during the appearance of the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, and his management team before the committee to present the commission’s staff profile and deployment statistics. Speaking after the presentation,…

A former Nigerian Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr Yemi Farounbi, and a former Chief of Staff to the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State, Prof. Gbade Ojo, on Wednesday, expressed skepticism on the survival of the African Democratic Congress {ADC} as the coalition movement to outer the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress {APC} in 2027. It is worth recalling that some political leaders have coalesced to rejuvenate the ADC as an alternative platform to challenge the APC in the next presidential election. Speaking about the prospects of the coalition movement, Farounbi said there were many pitfalls and…

Idowu Abdullahi The Lagos State Health Management Agency, on Wednesday, announced that enforcement of mandatory health insurance in Lagos State would begin in earnest in early 2026. The Permanent Secretary of LASHMA, Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, said the enforcement follows Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Executive Order issued in July 2024. She disclosed this at the 2025 edition of its ILERA EKO Annual Provider Forum. The event which was held at Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja, centered on the theme: “Driving Universal Health Coverage through Strategic Partnerships.” “We want all residents to be aware and onboard before enforcement begins,” she said, urging residents to embrace…

Former Presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Gregory Obi, has received a 48 hour ultimatum to formally resign his membership of the Labour Party, having formally joined the coalition party. Labour Party while reiterating its disinterestedness in joining the coalition said that the members of the coalition are power mongers whose only interest was self and not the people. The party warned Nigerians that the often mouthed ‘new Nigeria is Possible’ is a ruse and cannot be achieved with the assemblage of old, recycled, desperate and frustrated politicians in the coalition. In a statement by the National Publicity Secretary…

Photo Credit: Angelique Kidjo/Instagram Angélique Kidjo is making history. The five-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, often called “Africa’s premiere diva” by TIME Magazine, is set to become the first African artist ever to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Known for her powerful voice, genre-blending music and electric stage presence, Kidjo will be honoured in the Recordings category alongside global stars like Miley Cyrus, The Clark Sisters, and more. The honour recognises her decades of groundbreaking work in music and her role in sharing African sound and culture with the world. The announcement came during a live press…

Former Nigerian youth international Sambo Choji has advised Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface, to remain in Europe to secure his long-term future with the Super Eagles, Soccernet.ng reports.  Boniface was the subject of interest from Al Nassr during the January transfer window, but a proposed €60–70 million deal collapsed after the Saudi Pro League side opted to pursue Aston Villa’s Jhon Durán instead. Despite the breakdown of that deal, fresh reports have emerged suggesting that Al Nassr could reignite their pursuit of the Nigerian attacker this summer. Coach Xabi Alonso and Victor Boniface [Photo credit /Imago]However, neither Boniface nor his…

The Federal Government will soon conduct an audit of the Federal Civil Service workforce. The audit, which President Bola Tinubu has already approved, aims to identify gaps in the staff strength and skill set of the Federal Civil Service with a view to addressing them. Chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, who disclosed this in an interview on the sidelines of a three-day Strategy Retreat on the FCSC’s Strategic plan 2025-2029 in Abuja, said it is incorrect to say that Nigeria has a bloated civil service. Olaopa said that what Nigeria has is a pool…

Prince Jimmy Adetokunbo Yekini-Goloba has filed a lawsuit against the Lagos State government and several other parties at the Lagos State High Court. He is challenging what he describes as the unlawful installation of Isa Abiodun Shekoni-Faronbi as the new traditional ruler of Isolo. In the suit marked LD/13362/2005, Yekini-Goloba is seeking to have the court declare him the lawful person entitled to ascend the throne. This is based on the rotational order among ruling houses in the Isolo Kingdom and the decision of the Alagbeji Ruling House, which he claims is next in line to produce the monarch. The…

The Nigerian Army high command has said it has vehemently denied terrorists the opportunity to disrupt Nigeria’s socio-cultural heritage or smear the sanctity of the country’s sovereignty. According to the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede, the Army rose to the challenge and saved the nation from further doom, contended with the enemies of peace and agents of chaos who have brought terrorism to our borders and caused a plethora of internal security issues. General Oluyede spoke at a briefing to announce activities marking the 162nd anniversary of the army. The Nigerian Army Day Celebration, which was first…