Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Crystal Palace Secure Verbal Agreement For Getafe’s Christantus Uche. Crystal Palace are set to bolster their attacking ranks with the imminent signing of Getafe’s Nigerian star Christantus Uche, with a verbal agreement now in place. The 22-year-old forward arrived in London on Sunday to finalise the transfer, which is expected to be completed on Monday, meeting the formal requirements set by the Spanish club. Uche, who has made a significant impact in La Liga since joining Getafe from AD Ceuta for just €500,000 last summer, has caught the attention of several Premier League clubs. His impressive debut season saw…

Breaking: Liverpool Seal Record-Breaking £130m Deal For Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. Liverpool have secured a historic transfer coup, finalising a £130 million deal to sign Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak, marking the most expensive move in Premier League history. The Swedish international is set to undergo medical tests in Merseyside today, with a long-term contract already agreed, cementing his status as a key addition to the Reds’ title-defending squad. The 25-year-old, who has been a standout performer since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad for £60 million in 2022, has long been a target for Liverpool. His prolific form, netting…

Liverpool Secure 1-0 Victory Over Arsenal In Premier League Clash At Anfield. Liverpool maintained their perfect start to the 2025/26 Premier League season with a hard-fought 1-0 win against Arsenal at Anfield on 31 August 2025, thanks to a stunning late free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai. The match, played in front of a packed Anfield crowd at 4:30 p.m. local time, saw the defending champions claim their third consecutive victory, solidifying their position at the top of the Premier League table with nine points. The decisive moment came in the 83rd minute when Szoboszlai curled a pinpoint 30-yard free-kick over…

Tragic Loss Of Ruth Otabor, Sister Of BBNaija Star Phyna, Following Accident. Ruth Otabor, the younger sister of Big Brother Naija Season 7 winner Ijeoma Josephina Otabor, known as Phyna, has tragically passed away following a severe accident involving a Dangote Group truck. The devastating incident occurred on 13 August 2025 near Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State, just six days after Ruth celebrated her graduation from the institution. Despite medical efforts, Ruth succumbed to her injuries on Sunday, 31 August 2025, at approximately 6:30 a.m., as confirmed by a statement from Eko Solicitors & Advocates on behalf of the Otabor…

“El-Rufai To ADC Vanguard: Stop Fabricating Statements In My Name; It Hurts Our Party” Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has issued a stern warning to the ADC Vanguard, a support group affiliated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging them to cease attributing fabricated statements to him. In a statement posted on his verified X account on 21 August 2025, El-Rufai condemned the group’s actions, stating they undermine the integrity of the party and its supporters. The controversy arose after ADC Vanguard published a now-deleted post falsely quoting El-Rufai as describing President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “Nigeria’s most…

“I’ll Support Anyone Who Backs Tinubu,” Says Wike. Abuja, Nigeria – Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has reaffirmed his staunch support for President Bola Tinubu, declaring that he will back anyone who aligns with the President’s vision. The former Rivers State governor made the statement on Thursday, 21 August 2025, during the flag-off of Lot 2 of the Water Supply Project in Karu, Abuja, where he also praised local leaders for their contributions to community development. Speaking at the event, Wike commended former FCT Senator Philip Aduda and Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)…

“Every Nigerian Should Learn Combat Skills For Self-Defence”— Says CDS Musa. General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff of the Nigerian Armed Forces, has urged all Nigerians to acquire basic combat skills to protect themselves, stressing the importance of personal security in the face of growing national challenges. Speaking at a security conference in Abuja, General Musa argued that self-defence training could enhance community resilience and support the military’s efforts to combat insecurity. With a distinguished career leading counter-insurgency operations, General Musa highlighted the diverse threats facing Nigeria, including banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency. “Self-defence skills are not about promoting…

Senator Ned Nwoko Calls For Prosecution Of Staged Kidnapping Culprits. Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has urged security agencies to rigorously prosecute individuals orchestrating staged kidnappings, labelling them as a serious threat to societal trust and security resources. The call came in a statement issued on Thursday, 21 August 2025, in Abuja, following a recent incident in Aniocha North that exposed the damaging trend of fake abductions. Staged kidnappings involve individuals deliberately faking their own abduction or orchestrating false kidnapping scenarios, often to extort money from family members, gain attention, or achieve other personal motives. In…

Fresh Crises In PDP, As ‘Southern Leaders’ Disown Lagos Zoning Meeting. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is grappling with fresh internal turmoil as a coalition of prominent southern leaders has publicly disowned a zoning consultation meeting held in Lagos on Thursday, 21 August 2025, labelling it “illegal, divisive, and unrepresentative.” The meeting, tagged the “PDP Southern Zoning Consultative Summit” and convened at the Legend Hotel in Ikeja by the party’s Zoning Committee under Bayelsa State Governor Douye Diri, aimed to discuss the allocation of key party positions ahead of the PDP’s national convention scheduled for 15-16 November in Ibadan. …

Nigeria’s FX Reserves Rise To $41bn, First Time Since 2021. Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have surged to $41 billion, marking their highest level since December 2021, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This milestone, achieved on 19 August 2025, reflects a robust increase of $1.46 billion from $39.54 billion at the start of the month, driven by enhanced foreign currency inflows and strategic economic reforms. The CBN reported that the reserves, which had dipped to $37.28 billion in early July, have seen a remarkable turnaround, growing by approximately $81 million daily in August. This steady accretion follows…

Bisi Akande Leads APC Delegation To Mourn With Buhari Family In Kaduna. Chief Bisi Akande, the pioneer National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor of Osun State, led a delegation of party leaders to Kaduna on Wednesday, 20 August 2025, to pay their respects to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. The visit followed Buhari’s passing last month in a London clinic at the age of 82, an event that has left a profound mark on Nigeria’s political landscape. Akande, visibly moved, described the late president as “a patriotic leader” and “an…

Ogun IPAC Urges Aggrieved Parties To Seek Court Redress Over By-Election Results. The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Ogun State has called on political parties dissatisfied with the outcome of the recent Remo Federal Constituency by-election to pursue legal redress rather than actions that could disrupt the state’s peace. The appeal was made by IPAC’s state chairman, Abayomi Sanyaolu, during a press briefing in Abeokuta on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. The by-election, held on Saturday, saw Adesola Ayoola-Elegbeji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), securing 41,237 votes against her…