Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Manchester United and Arsenal In Pursuit Of Bayern’s Leroy Sane Amid January Transfer Battle. Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly in a fierce competition to secure Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane, whose contract with the German champions expires next summer. The 28-year-old former Manchester City player is in high demand, with both Premier League giants eager to add his experience and talent to their squads. Sane has flourished at Bayern, but with his contract situation unresolved, the stage is set for a potential move back to England. Meanwhile, Liverpool remain locked in contract discussions with Mohamed Salah. The 32-year-old…

Jiji Honoured For Excellence, Launches Unmissable Black Friday Deals. Jiji, Africa’s leading online marketplace, has been named “Best Retail Organisation in Range Excellence” at the Africa Retail Awards 2024. This esteemed award was presented by the Africa Retail Academy and Lagos Business School – Pan Atlantic University, in collaboration with Nairametrics and KPMG. The accolade celebrates Jiji’s commitment to offering a vast array of products that cater to the needs of millions of buyers and sellers across Nigeria. As Jiji prepares for its highly anticipated Black Friday 2024 event, this recognition shines a spotlight on the organisation’s extensive product offerings.…

NFF Partners With NOA To Boost National Support Ahead Of Super Eagles’ AFCON Qualifier. Dr Mohammed Sanusi, General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), welcomed representatives from the National Orientation Agency (NOA) at the NFF Secretariat in Abuja. The meeting focused on preparations for the Super Eagles’ decisive 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match against Rwanda, set to take place in Uyo on 18 November 2024. The NOA delegation, led by Mohammed Wase, Coordinator for Youth Engagement and Inclusion, and Jamil Bagu, visited to affirm their commitment to supporting the national team and fostering a spirit…

Prophetess Arrested Following Deaths Of Mother And Newborn In Ondo State. The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a prophetess, Folashade Adekola, in connection with the tragic deaths of a woman, Jumoke Adesuwa, and her newborn at a church in Akure, the state capital. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, has raised significant concerns about unlicensed medical practices within religious establishments. According to reports, Adesuwa had gone into labour at Adekola’s church in the Oke-Aro area of Akure. However, complications during childbirth led to heavy bleeding for Adesuwa, and her newborn passed away shortly after delivery.…

APC Supporters Demand Investigation Of Defence Minister Over Alleged Bandit Links. Supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) gathered at the Department of State Services (DSS) Headquarters in Abuja on Monday, calling for an investigation into the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle. The group, known as the APC Akida Forum, requested that the DSS examine claims suggesting Matawalle’s alleged involvement with bandits. The demand follows recent accusations made by the current Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, who alleged that his predecessor, Matawalle, had links to bandit groups and misused state funds. Speaking to journalists at the…

EFCC Links Frequent National Grid Failures To Corruption In Power Sector Contracts. The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr Ola Olukoyede, has identified corruption among contractors as a major factor behind the repeated failures of Nigeria’s national grid. During an oversight visit by the House of Representatives Committee on Financial Crimes to the EFCC headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, Olukoyede voiced concerns over the detrimental impact of financial crimes on the nation’s development. He highlighted that corrupt practices in the power sector, including the procurement of substandard materials, have contributed significantly to frequent equipment failures,…

Federal Government’s Committee On Local Government Autonomy Finalises Report For Presidential Approval. The Federal Government’s Committee on Local Government Autonomy has concluded its deliberations and signed a key technical document affirming local government independence, set to be submitted to President Bola Tinubu by the end of November. This development, announced by Hakeem Ambali, the National President of the National Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE), marks a significant step toward strengthening local governance in Nigeria. The push for local government autonomy began in May, when the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, filed a lawsuit…

President Tinubu Returns To Nigeria Following Arab-Islamic Summit In Riyadh. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the Riyadh Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, where he joined other leaders in addressing the humanitarian crisis in the Middle East. During the one-day summit, held to address pressing issues in the region, President Tinubu advocated for an end to the prolonged conflict in Gaza, highlighting the severe suffering endured by Palestinians. In his address, Tinubu called for immediate cessation of hostilities, urging for a diplomatic resolution to the conflict. He expressed Nigeria’s commitment to peace and underscored the impact of…

NSC Chairman Shehu Dikko Vows To Collaborate With NAPHER.SD To Address Sports Competency Gaps. The Chairman of Nigeria’s National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, has committed to partnering with the National Association of Physical, Health Education, Research, Sports and Dance (NAPHER.SD) to enhance expertise and professionalism within the sports sector. Dikko made this pledge on Tuesday during a meeting with NAPHER.SD officials at his office in Abuja. Dikko acknowledged NAPHER.SD’s vital role in advancing Nigeria’s sports landscape, especially their contributions to the development of the NSC Bill. “We must be deliberate in bringing true professionals into various NSC…

Arsenal Extend Unbeaten Streak With Dominant Win, Manchester City Maintain Perfect Champions League Record. Arsenal’s impressive form under interim manager Renee Slegers continued as they secured a decisive victory over Juventus in the Women’s Champions League. Goals from Frida Maanum, Stina Blackstenius, Mariona Caldentey, and Caitlin Foord saw the Gunners triumph in style, extending their unbeaten run to five matches since Slegers stepped in after Jonas Eidevall’s departure. With this win, Arsenal solidify their second-place standing in Group C after three games, now three points clear of third-placed Juventus and trailing group leaders Bayern Munich by the same margin.…

Trump Appoints Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy To Lead New ‘Department Of Government Efficiency’ (DOGE). President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to jointly lead a new “Department of Government Efficiency” alongside former Republican primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The advisory body aims to streamline government processes and reduce bureaucracy, with Trump calling it potentially the “Manhattan Project of our time”—a nod to the World War II initiative that led to the creation of nuclear weapons. Musk and Ramaswamy’s roles are expected to focus on modernising government functions, with the objective of making federal operations more…

Nigeria Recovers Over $5 Billion In Stolen Assets In 25 Years – CAPAR Report. In a major development for anti-corruption efforts, Nigeria has successfully reclaimed over $5 billion in stolen assets over the past 25 years, according to a report presented in Abuja on Tuesday. The findings, unveiled by international expert Vaclav Prusa, form part of the “Common African Position on Asset Recovery: Implementation in Nigeria” report, a project commissioned by the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC). The report assesses Nigeria’s adherence to the African Union’s Common African Position on Asset Recovery (CAPAR), a framework established in 2020…