By: Yetty Aiyedogbon Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho has now scored in 11 consecutive Turkish league matches, after getting on the scoresheet in Bursaspor’s meeting with Pendikspor on Monday. The Nigerian struck in the 62nd minute to make it 2-0 at the Atatürk Spor Kompleksi Matlı Stadium. Halil Akbunar had put Bursaspor ahead in the…
The Lagos State Government has named six new permanent secretaries, raising the total appointed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu since he took office to 135, according to the state Head of Service, Bode Agoro. By: Ganiyu Olayinka Agoro announced this on Monday at Lagos House, Alausa, Ikeja, during the swearing-in of the six officials, along with…
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, has warned that restoring petrol subsidy could trigger capital flight, weaken investor confidence and push the naira to between ₦3,000 and ₦4,000 per dollar. By: Tunji Okunlola The minister gave the warning during a press briefing on the sidelines of the International Monetary…
By: Tunji Okunlola The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says a precision air strike on a terrorist hideout in the Lake Chad region on 19 October 2026 killed several Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters, including individuals it described as key figures in the group’s leadership and security structure. The service said the operation was…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka Vice President Kashim Shettima has defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, saying Nigeria’s economy would have collapsed without the administration’s “far-reaching decisions.” He also promised relief from high food prices in the coming weeks. He acknowledged that Nigerians have endured hard times but argued that things could have been worse if the…
By: Tunji Okunlola Former Minister of Power and Steel Liyel Imoke has told an Abuja court that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) did not approve a memorandum recommending that the $6 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project contract be awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Limited. Imoke testified on Monday at the Federal Capital Territory…
By: Tunji Okunlola Cristiano Ronaldo has been banned for 30 days by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and fined €255 after he left a Portugal training camp last month. The FPF disciplinary committee ruled that part of the ban has already been served, since he was already suspended. The Al-Nassr forward began his punishment on…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka President Bola Tinubu has defended his removal of the fuel subsidy, saying Nigeria cannot reverse the policy and return to what he called “Egypt.” He spoke on Monday at “Together Till 2027: An Evening with Original City Boy,” a forum organised by the City Boy Movement with the “Relax, Tinubu Is Fixing…
By: Tunji Okunlola Former Delta State Governor Emmanuel Eweta Uduaghan has died at the age of 71. He passed away on the morning of Monday, 19 October 2026. The family announced his death in a statement signed by Toju Anire Uduaghan. They called it a significant loss and spoke of his contributions to the lives…
By: Ganiyu Olayinka The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) will graduate 16,152 students at its 41st convocation, with 365 undergraduates earning first-class honours. A further 8,320 students have completed a skills programme meant to prepare them for the modern workplace. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, gave the figures on Monday at a press briefing at the…
