David Alaba has reached a verbal agreement to join Serie A club Udinese as a free agent following his departure from Real Madrid. The Austrian defender became a free agent after his contract with the Spanish giants expired this summer. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Alaba has agreed personal terms with Udinese, with…
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has dismissed concerns over President Bola Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria, insisting that there is no vacancy in Aso Rock and that the President remains in charge of the country’s affairs. Akpabio spoke on Tuesday in Akwa Ibom State while inaugurating road projects executed by Governor Umo Eno. His comments came…
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed 12 establishments, including a church, hotels, lounges and other businesses, over alleged persistent violations of environmental regulations. LASEPA disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the establishments were sealed on Tuesday, September 22, during an enforcement operation across several parts of Lagos State. The operation…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has said the average price of petrol in Nigeria remains lower than in the United States and some other African countries despite the removal of fuel subsidy. Lokpobiri made the claim during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, September 22, while defending…
Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd.), has proposed mandatory military training for Nigerians, saying such exposure would help citizens better understand the sacrifices and challenges faced by members of the armed forces. Musa made the proposal during an appearance on the African Leadership Podcast with Ken Giami, released on Monday. According to the minister,…
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has charged newly elected local government chairmen in the state to discharge their responsibilities with diligence and integrity, warning them against using public office as a means of accumulating wealth. Nwifuru gave the charge on Wednesday in Abakaliki while unveiling a three-day capacity-building workshop for the newly elected council chairmen.…
The Trump administration on Wednesday announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals who “engage in or facilitate” birth tourism, accusing them of exploiting the US immigration system for financial gain. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the measure is aimed at people who knowingly participate in or facilitate arrangements that allow foreign nationals to travel…
Former Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has admitted that financial security played a major role in his decision to leave the Premier League and join Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah. The 28-year-old Netherlands international moved from Manchester City to Al-Qadsiah during the summer in a £52 million deal. He signed a five-year contract with…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has warned religious leaders against diverting tithes, offerings, zakat and other funds belonging to religious organisations into private businesses. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede issued the warning in Abuja on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, during the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). Olukoyede described the…
Oyo State Governor and Allied Peoples Movement (APM) presidential candidate, Seyi Makinde, has denied a claim by Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike that President Bola Tinubu provided N50 billion to support the upgrade of the Ibadan Airport. Makinde described the claim as false, insisting that the project is being funded entirely by the Oyo…
