July 1, 2025
Extraordinary Sports Journalist Akintunde Joins IREPORT247NEWS
IREPORT247NEWS is proud to welcome Samuel Akintunde, a dynamic and highly skilled multimedia sports journalist, to its growing team of news professionals. With a strong background in sports reporting, news anchoring, and broadcast presentation, Samuel brings a wealth of experience and an impressive track record of excellence across radio and digital platforms. Prior to joining […]
Video: Polytechnic Protest Rocks Ibadan Over Makinde’s Decision
Mass Protest Erupts in Ibadan as Students Reject Renaming of The Polytechnic to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic Tension gripped parts of Ibadan on Tuesday as students of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, took to the streets in protest against the recent renaming of their institution by the Oyo State Government.
Guardiola Praises City’s Performance Despite Club World Cup Exit
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has commended his team’s overall performance despite their stunning 4-3 defeat to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in the FIFA Club World Cup. Guardiola described the match as a tough contest marked by missed opportunities and fine goalkeeping. “In these stages, they are all difficult games. We allowed them to […]
Top Nigerian Stars Await Moves as Offers Stall
As Europe’s summer transfer window heats up, several top Nigerian football stars are facing uncertainty about their futures. These players, despite their talent and past achievements, find themselves in a limbo of rejection, contract disputes, and waning interest from clubs. Kelechi Iheanacho’s La Liga adventure with Sevilla has not gone as planned. After joining the […]
Netherlands Overtakes Nigeria for World Champs Relay Spot
Nigeria‘s hopes of fielding a men and women 4x100m relay teams at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo have suffered a significant setback. The Netherlands surged ahead in the qualification race with a record-breaking performance at the European Team Championships in Madrid, clocking a sensational 37.87s and setting a new national record, championships record, […]
Ike Ibeabuchi Eyes Boxing Return After 25 Years
Nigerian boxing legend Ike Ibeabuchi is planning a return to professional boxing at 52, more than 25 years after his last fight. Despite his advanced age, Ibeabuchi remains confident about his chances of becoming a world champion. “Yes, I am planning a return to boxing. I just want to box and become a world champion. […]
Rangers Eye Turgeman to Replace Dessers
Glasgow Rangers are reportedly exploring options to replace Nigerian striker Cyriel Dessers, whose transfer to Greek Super League giants AEK Athens has hit a roadblock. Despite agreeing personal terms, Dessers’ move is on hold as Rangers refuse to greenlight his exit without first signing a replacement. The Ibrox giants have submitted a £5m bid for […]
Ofili, Nathaniel Set for Diamond League Debuts in Eugene
Nigeria will be strongly represented at the historic 50th edition of the Prefontaine Classic in Eugene, Oregon, with five athletes taking center stage individually alongside some of the biggest names in global athletics. Nigerian Sprints, Favour Ofili and Ezekiel Nathaniel will make their career debuts in the Diamond League circuit at Hayward Field, marking a […]
Trump Threatens Japan with New Tariffs Over Rice Exports Dispute
President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Japanese exports to the United States, citing Japan’s alleged unwillingness to buy American-grown rice. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “They won’t take our RICE, and yet they have a massive rice shortage. In other words, we’ll just be sending them a letter, […]
Public Debt Hits N149.39tn Amid Rising Infrastructure Deficit, Experts Raise Alarm
Nigeria’s public debt has surged to an unprecedented N149.39 trillion as of the first quarter of 2025, sparking widespread concern among financial experts, economists, and citizens who lament the lack of tangible improvements in infrastructure or economic well-being despite the massive borrowings. According to fresh data released by the Debt Management Office (DMO), Nigeria’s total […]