Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Bassey’s Header Secures Fulham’s First Home Win Of 2025. Calvin Bassey’s first goal of the season helped Fulham to a well-earned victory over third-placed Nottingham Forest, marking their first Premier League win at Craven Cottage in 2025. The hosts took the lead in the 15th minute through Emile Smith Rowe, who was expertly set up by the dazzling creativity of Adama Traoré. Rather than sprinting to the byline, Traoré cut inside onto his left foot and delivered a perfectly placed cross to the back post. Smith Rowe evaded the attention of Morato and Ola Aina to head home, giving Fulham…

Bayern Hold Leverkusen To Maintain Bundesliga Lead. Defending Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen were unable to close the gap on league leaders Bayern Munich as the two sides played out a goalless draw at the BayArena. Leverkusen, who ended Bayern’s 11-year dominance by lifting the Meisterschale last season, had hoped to make up ground in the title race. However, Bayern, now managed by Vincent Kompany, held firm to maintain their commanding eight-point lead at the top of the table. The home side, Leverkusen were the more dominant team, enjoying the lion’s share of possession and creating the better chances.…

Merino Inspires Arsenal To Victory Amid Striker Dilemma. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta may have spent months searching for a reliable striker, but the answer might have been closer than expected. In a crucial Premier League clash against Leicester City, it was midfielder Mikel Merino who stepped up to deliver a match-winning performance, keeping the Gunners firmly in the title race. With Arsenal struggling to break down Leicester’s defence at the King Power Stadium, Arteta turned to Merino in the 69th minute, replacing Raheem Sterling. The Spanish international, signed from Real Sociedad for £32.6 million last summer, made an immediate…

NNPC Refutes Misleading Claims In Viral Video. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd has strongly denied the claims made in a viral video alleging that its fuel does not last. The company described the assertion as baseless and lacking any scientific credibility. In a statement issued on Thursday, NNPC Ltd dismissed the video as unverified and unprofessional, stressing that its fuel is produced to the highest industry standards. The company assured Nigerians that its petroleum products are formulated for efficiency, durability, and environmental sustainability. NNPC Ltd further clarified that a significant portion of the Premium Motor Spirit…

League of Imams In Yorubaland Break-Off From Sultan’s Tradition, Declares March 1 As Start Of Ramadan. The League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland has announced that Ramadan 1446 AH (2025) will commence on Saturday, 1st March 2025, breaking from the long-standing practice of waiting for an official declaration from the Sultan of Sokoto, who is traditionally regarded as the spiritual leader of Nigerian Muslims. In a communiqué issued by the Office of the Grand Mufti of the League of Imams and Alfas in Yorubaland, the decision was attributed to precise astronomical calculations and resolutions from international Islamic conferences on…

FG To Crack Down On Illegal Cooperative Societies. The Federal Government has announced plans to clamp down on illegal cooperative societies across Nigeria as part of a broader reform aimed at revitalising the sector and enhancing food security. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, seeks to ensure that only duly registered and accountable cooperatives operate in the country. This move is expected to foster transparency and efficiency within the cooperative system. Speaking at the Technical Strategy Session on the Implementation of the Cooperative Reform and Revamp Programme in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister…

Nigerian Government Dismisses False Claims By Tigran Gambaryan. The Federal Government of Nigeria has strongly refuted recent allegations made by Tigran Gambaryan, a former Binance executive, regarding his legal troubles in the country. In an official statement, the government described his claims as false, defamatory, and an attempt to discredit Nigerian officials. Gambaryan, an American national, was recently tried in Nigeria on financial crime charges. The government clarified that his initial visit to Nigeria, along with his colleagues, was made at their discretion, without any official involvement. However, when allegations of bribery surfaced during this trip, the authorities launched…

Jamal Musiala Extends Bayern Munich Contract Until 2030. Bayern Munich have officially secured the long-term future of Jamal Musiala, with the 21-year-old German international signing a contract extension that keeps him at the club until June 2030. The announcement, made on 14 February 2025, marks a major milestone for both the player and the club. Musiala, who joined Bayern from Chelsea’s youth academy in 2019, has become a key figure for both club and country. He has made nearly 200 appearances for the German giants, scoring 58 goals and providing 31 assists. His contributions have been instrumental in Bayern’s success,…

Afenifere Leader Pa Ayo Adebanjo Passes Away At 96. Pa Ayo Adebanjo, a revered leader of the pan-Yoruba socio-cultural organisation Afenifere, has passed away at the age of 96. He died on 14 February 2025 at his residence in Lekki, Lagos State. His family confirmed his passing, describing him as a “beloved patriarch” who made immense contributions to Nigerian politics and the advocacy for true federalism. Adebanjo was a prominent nationalist, elder statesman, and respected lawyer. He played a crucial role in Nigeria’s political development, serving as the organising secretary of the Action Group and later as the national…

Binance Executive Accuses Nigerian Lawmakers Of Bribery. Tigran Gambaryan, a senior executive at Binance, has accused three Nigerian lawmakers of demanding a $150 million bribe during his detention in the country. Gambaryan, who served as Binance’s head of financial crime, was held by Nigerian authorities for several months over allegations of money laundering and enabling criminal activity. He was released after the US government intervened, leading to the charges being dropped. Allegations Against Lawmakers In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gambaryan named the lawmakers as Peter Akpanke, Philip Agbese, and Ginger Obinna Onwusibe. Notably, Onwusibe heads the House…

US Congressman Accuses USAID Of Funding Terrorist Groups. US Congressman Scott Perry has alleged that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been involved in funding terrorist organisations, including Boko Haram, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda. Speaking at a congressional hearing on government inefficiency and waste, Perry claimed that significant amounts of taxpayer money were being diverted to extremist groups.  Allegations of Misuse of Funds During the hearing, titled “The War on Waste: Stamping Out the Scourge of Improper Payments and Fraud,” Perry expressed concerns over $697 million in annual USAID funding, which he alleged was being funnelled into…

Customs Intercepts Large Cache Of Arms In Lagos As Police Clarify Missing Weapons Report. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted and handed over a significant cache of arms and ammunition smuggled into the country through Lagos Airport. Meanwhile, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has refuted claims that 3,907 weapons are missing from its armoury, stating that the reports are inaccurate and misleading. According to the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the claims stem from a 2019 audit report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation (OAuGF), which stated that certain firearms were unaccounted for at…