March 10, 2025
Osimhen Scores Winner as Nigerian Players Struggle in Europe
Victor Osimhen’s impressive form continued as he scored the winner for Galatasaray in their 2-1 victory over Alanyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. However, other Nigerian players struggled to make an impact for their respective teams in Europe, with many suffering defeats. The Nigerian striker’s goal took his league tally to 17 goals and four […]
Lookman in Line for Atalanta Captaincy After Stellar Performances
Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has heaped praise on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, acknowledging his vital contribution to the team’s success. Following Atalanta’s hard-fought victory over Juventus, Gasperini highlighted Lookman’s importance to the team and revealed that the winger is in contention to wear the captain’s armband for the remainder of the season. Gasperini’s comments […]
Tragic Blood Harvest: Deaths, Injuries in Lagos-Ibadan Road Crash
Tragedy struck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as a lone accident claimed the lives of four people and left nine others injured. According to Mrs. Florence Okpe, spokesperson for the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun, the crash was caused by a combination of speeding and a tyre burst, which led to a loss of […]
US Embassy to Reschedule Visa Interviews for Nigerians
Visa applicants whose interviews must be rescheduled due to the outage will be notified The US Department of State has announced that Visa Interviews will be rescheduled for Nigerians who experienced difficulties with their Visa applications as a result of technological disruptions. According to the agency, the problems were brought on by a partial system […]
Canada Rejects Trump’s Claims: Incoming PM Affirms Sovereignty
The newly elected leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Mark Carney, has sharply criticized United States President Donald Trump in his victory speech, rejecting Trump’s suggestion that Canada should become the 51st US state. Carney declared that “Canada will never, ever… be a part of America in any way, shape or form.” Carney also […]
Glaucoma Risk Hits Crisis Levels in Nigeria
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, has sounded the alarm that virtually all Nigerians are at risk of glaucoma, a devastating eye condition that can lead to irreversible blindness. This warning comes as the world commemorates World Glaucoma Week, themed “Uniting for a glaucoma-free world; see the future clearly.” […]
Joint Operation: Customs,DSS Intensify Efforts to Curb Smuggling
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and the Department of State Services (DSS) have announced plans to enhance their joint security efforts to combat cross-border crimes, particularly targeting smugglers and other criminal activities. This decision follows a meeting on March 6, 2025, between the Controller of the Oyo/Osun Area Command, Joseph Adelaja, and the DSS State […]
APC Unshaken by El-Rufai’s Defection to SDP
The Kaduna State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that the defection of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the Social Democratic Party (SDP) will not affect the party’s fortunes in the state. According to the Secretary of the Kaduna APC, Yahaya Baba-Pate, the party remains focused on delivering the state to […]
Protect Your Data: NIMC Urges Nigerians
The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has issued a warning to Nigerians to refrain from modifying their National Identification Number (NIN) data on unauthorized websites. According to Dr. Kayode Adegoke, Head of Corporate Communications at NIMC, modifications to NIN data can only be carried out on the official NIMC self-service portal. Attempting to modify NIN […]
Finally, El-Rufai Dumps Tinubu’s APC for SDP
Nasir El-Rufai, the former Governor of Kaduna State and a founding member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has announced his resignation from the ruling party. The much anticipated decamping of El-Rufai could have significant implications for President Tinubu’s administration and re-election bid considering El-Rufai’s influence and experience. This defection could bolster the opposition’s chances […]