The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has given opposition presidential candidate Peter Obi a one-week ultimatum to publicly apologize to airport officials and pay a ₦25,000 parking fine following an incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The directive follows an internal investigation ordered by the minister after Obi alleged…
Nigeria has secured a $1.25 billion financing package from the World Bank aimed at accelerating economic reforms, creating jobs and unlocking private sector-led growth under a new long-term partnership framework. The funding forms part of the World Bank’s new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for 2026–2032, which is designed to support Nigeria’s efforts to stimulate investment,…
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has announced a crackdown on car spotters, saying the activity will no longer be tolerated on Lagos roads, particularly around the Lekki-Epe corridor. Speaking during a live interview on Nigeria Info FM, Hamzat described car spotting as a menace and said surveillance cameras are already being used to identify…
Newcastle United are closing in on a major attacking addition, with the club agreeing a deal worth around £55 million for Lille forward Matias Fernández-Pardo. The 21-year-old Belgium international is expected to complete his move after a medical, with the agreement reported at around €60 million before additional bonuses. The Matias Fernández-Pardo Newcastle transfer is…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell stakes in the commercial rights of future World Cups, marking one of the biggest governance reversals in modern football—and sending a clear message about who still holds influence in the sport. The proposal would have seen FIFA create a new commercial subsidiary and sell a minority…
North West family drama is drawing fresh attention after the 13-year-old shared emotional posts on social media amid online speculation about her family and relationship life. The posts have fuelled North West breakup rumours, although the claims circulating online about her alleged relationship, allowance and being grounded have not been independently confirmed. The timing has…
The latest attack in Sokoto has exposed the difficult reality facing Nigeria’s security strategy: even as the government increases military pay and tightens its response to criminal activity in schools, communities are still being left vulnerable to heavily armed attacks. At least 21 people are feared dead and 37 others were abducted after gunmen attacked…
Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni after making a fresh enquiry, with reports suggesting the Spanish giants would consider a sale if the right offer arrives this summer. The 26-year-old France international has emerged as one of United’s leading midfield targets as the club searches for a specialist…
The Dangote Refinery petrol supply to Nigeria’s domestic market fell sharply in July, while petrol imports increased, highlighting the delicate balance between local refining and foreign fuel supplies. New data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) showed that domestic petrol receipts dropped from 32.5 million litres per day in June to…
Manchester City have omitted Jack Grealish and Kalvin Phillips from their 28-man squad for the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, where they will face Inter Milan, the K League All-Stars and Atlético Madrid. The decision has intensified speculation over both players’ futures at the Etihad ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Grealish, who spent last season…
