Slot Calm Under Pressure After Liverpool’s Heavy PSV Defeat
Liverpool manager Arne Slot insists he isn’t worried about losing his job after his team crashed to a 4–1 Champions League defeat against PSV Eindhoven. The result marked Liverpool’s ninth loss in 12 games and deepened the club’s ongoing crisis as performances continue to decline. Slot admitted the team is struggling but says he still […]
Peter Obi Urges Stronger Europe-Africa Ties
Former Anambra State Governor and national figure Peter Gregory Obi visited Strasbourg to attend sessions at the European Parliament. During his stay, he held meetings with several committees from Foreign Affairs and Civil Liberties, to the Africa‑EU Delegation, Transport, Tourism, and Development. Peter Obi urged European lawmakers to deepen ties with Africa, particularly Nigeria. He […]
Police Dismiss Viral Claims of Herdsmen Attack in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed a viral video claiming herdsmen attacked communities in the state. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko said the footage was fake and created to stir panic. She confirmed that no such attack happened anywhere in Rivers and urged residents to stop sharing unverified content that could cause fear or damage […]
Nnamdi Kanu’s Family Rejects Court Judgment
The family of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, has rejected the Federal High Court’s decision sentencing him to life imprisonment. In a statement, the family said the ruling ignored constitutional protections and prior court decisions. They also questioned the use of transition clauses, arguing that previous acquittals should have ended earlier […]
Nigeria’s Unfair Justice Exposed, Analyst Says
Lawyer and political analyst Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo says Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence exposes Nigeria’s deeply uneven justice system—one that swiftly punishes some citizens while protecting others accused of worse offences. He argues that while Kanu has been arrested, detained, tried, and convicted, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi—who openly engages with armed bandits, defends their actions, and speaks […]
Nigeria Moves Up to 38th in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria has moved up three spots to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, following a 4–1 win over Gabon and a 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which ended in a penalty loss. Despite missing out on the 2026 World Cup, these results helped push the Super Eagles ahead. With 1,502.46 points, Nigeria sits […]
Mr Jollof Apologizes After In-Flight Clash with VeryDarkMan
Nigerian comedian Mr Jollof has addressed his in-flight confrontation with social media figure VeryDarkMan, saying he acted only in self-defense. In an Instagram video, he apologized to passengers, aviation authorities and United Nigeria Airlines for the disruption, adding that the incident would not happen again. He also expressed regret to his family, calling the clash […]
U.S. Lawmaker Criticized Over Kebbi Abduction Remarks
U.S. lawmaker Riley Moore condemned the abduction of 25 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Maga, in Kebbi State, urging prayers for the victims and the slain vice principal. He described the attack as occurring in a “Christian enclave,” prompting swift correction from former presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, who said the community and victims are Muslim. […]
Peter Obi Urges Super Eagles to Stay Strong After World Cup Exit
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has encouraged the Super Eagles to remain resilient after Nigeria crashed out of the 2026 World Cup playoffs. Nigeria lost 4–3 on penalties to DR Congo after a 1–1 draw in Rabat, marking their second straight World Cup miss. In a message on X, Obi praised the team’s effort and […]
Aliyu Says Azikiwe’s Compromises Helped Keep Nigeria United
Former Niger State Governor Mu’azu Babangida Aliyu says Nigeria’s first president, Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, made critical political compromises that helped keep the young nation together. Speaking at the 2025 Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe Award Lecture in Abuja, Aliyu noted that Zik partnered across party lines in both the First and Second Republics to protect Nigeria’s fragile […]
