March 26, 2025
CJN, Kekere-Ekun Laments Unethical Acts in Judiciary
CJN Kekere-Ekun laments rising level of unethical conduct among Nigerian lawyers and the judiciary. The Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on Wednesday critically examined the condition of legal practice in Nigeria and expressed her concerns about the declining adherence to ethical standards among legal practitioners. She observed, with a sense of regret, […]
BREAKING: Reps Approves Bill To Increase Lagos LGAs To 57
The House of Representatives has approved a bill. The bill seeks to increase the number of local government areas (LGAs) in Lagos State from 20 to 57. This move aims to accommodate the state’s 37 Development Area Councils as full-fledged LGAs. The proposed legislation has a title. It is “A Bill for an Act to […]
2027: Wike Slams Atiku, vows to Ditch His Presidential Bid Again
The FCT Minister and stalwart of the PDP, Nyesom Wike has slams former vice president Atiku Abubakar for ignoring to pick him as his running mate during the 2023 presidential elections with a promise that he would do everything possible to ditch the presidential ambition of Atiku again in 2027 Nyesom Wike, the Federal Capital […]
Japan Set Sights on World Cup Glory
Japan have never gone beyond the last 16 at a World Cup, but they have set themselves the ambitious target of winning next year’s tournament after dominating in Asian qualifying. Hajime Moriyasu’s side became the first team to qualify for the 2026 competition in the United States, Canada, and Mexico when they beat Bahrain 2-0 […]
Djokovic Cruises into Miami Quarters, Eyes 100th Title
Novak Djokovic cruised into the quarter-finals of the Miami Open on Tuesday with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 win over Italian Lorenzo Musetti in one hour 22 minutes. Musetti, the 15th seed from Tuscany, got off to a flying start to take a 2-0 lead in the first set but then proceeded to lose the next […]
Kluivert’s Indonesia Revive World Cup Hopes
Patrick Kluivert said it was “just the beginning” after his Indonesia side beat Bahrain 1-0 in front of nearly 70,000 in Jakarta to breathe new life into their World Cup qualifying hopes. Five days after Barcelona and Dutch great Kluivert saw his team thrashed 5-1 by Australia in his first game as coach, Oxford United’s […]
NBA Considers Launching European Basketball League
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is reviewing a proposal to create a European basketball league, featuring up to 10 teams, including new franchises in cities like London and Paris. The proposed league, valued at $500 million, would be launched in partnership with FIBA, world basketball’s governing body. According to a report by Sportico, the NBA […]
Aina Set to Renew Forest Contract Amidst Top-Flight Interest
Nigeria defender Ola Aina is reportedly willing to renew his contract with Nottingham Forest, despite interest from top-flight clubs Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester City. Sources say, Forest have been in advanced discussions to extend Aina’s contract, which expires at the end of the current season. Aina has been a standout performer for Forest this season, […]
Adebayo Battles for WBO Youth International Lightweight Title
Nigerian boxing sensation Basit “Jokerboy” Adebayo is gearing up to fight for the World Boxing Organization Youth International lightweight title against Tanzanian challenger Suleiman Sheha on April 18. Fresh from his dominant national lightweight title victory in February, the 20-year-old Nigerian champion will face off against the 22-year-old Tanzanian powerhouse at the Balmoral Convention Centre […]
Nigerians Slam Super Eagles’ Poor Display
Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has joined a chorus of critics lambasting the Super Eagles‘ underwhelming performance in their World Cup qualifier against Zimbabwe. The match ended in a frustrating 1-1 draw at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Tuesday. Bassey was unequivocal in his criticism, stating that the team’s problem is managing small successes. […]