Super Eagles striker, Victor Boniface, has dismissed speculation about his fitness after completing a loan move to Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen. The 24-year-old joined Bremen on transfer deadline day after a medical, ending a summer of uncertainty in which proposed moves to AC Milan fell through. Boniface, who played a key role in Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten Bundesliga title-winning season in 2023-24, was officially unveiled by Bremen this week. When asked about his physical condition, he insisted there was no truth to rumours questioning his readiness.“Who’s questioning my fitness? If I wasn’t fully fit, I’d be in a hospital bed,…
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The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, received the IATF flag on behalf of the country as Lagos was confirmed host city for the continental fair, during the opening ceremony of IATF2025 in Algiers. Reflecting on the milestone, Chairman of the IATF Advisory Council and former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, said, “Since its inception, the IATF has rotated across our continent, leaving its unique legacy and improving with each host nation. “Today we continue the proud tradition by announcing the country that will host IATF2027.” With Lagos preparing to welcome the world in 2027, the IATF mission…
LAGOS Five dead bodies were recovered along the riverbank in the Oreta area of the Igbogbo community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. Findings suggested that the incidents may be linked to the surge in cult-related violence across parts of Lagos. The development comes amid rising cases of cult clashes in the state, which have forced the police command to redeploy some divisional heads. Although details of the incident remain sketchy, residents confirmed that the Bayeku attack involved the brutal killing of a man whose wrist and leg were severed, while five corpses were later found in Oreta. A…
Residents of Ilupeju, Oke-Afa, Kajola, and Olowofela communities in Magboro, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, have decried the deplorable state of their roads and health centre. The residents who spoke to our reporter in separate interviews on Wednesday also lamented the absence of schools, health centres, and other basic amenities in the communities, calling on the state government to come to their assistance. They, however, accused successive governments of abandoning their communities despite repeated appeals and promises. During a visit to the four communities, our correspondents observed that the roads had become nearly impassable. A hairdresser, who…
LAGOS The proposed implementation of a 5 % surcharge on refined petroleum products, including petrol and diesel, starting January 1, 2026, is being opposed by stakeholders in the extractive sector and civil society organisations, CSOs. This came as Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, said the law, if enforced could cause its members to close businesses. Also, the African Democratic Congress, ADC and Labour Party, presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi said the tax will worsen the hardship of already struggling Nigerians. President Bola Tinubu had on June 26, 2023, signed the Nigeria Tax…
KADUNA The Police Command Kaduna State has summoned former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, for questioning over allegations of criminal conspiracy, incitement of public disturbance, mischief, and causing grievous hurt. Also summoned alongside him are six prominent leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the state. In a letter by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, Uzainu Abdullahi, the Command directed the ADC Chairman in the state to ensure the appearance of el-Rufai and the other party members at the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, on September 8, 2025. Those…
Scottish giants, Celtic, have confirmed the signing of Nigerian striker Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year contract 24 hours after his deal with Sevilla was terminated. The 28-year-old arrives on a free transfer, with the Scottish champions inserting an option for an additional year. Iheanacho reunites with Brendan Rodgers, under whom he enjoyed the most prolific season of his career at Leicester City, scoring 19 goals in all competitions during their FA Cup-winning 2020–21 campaign. “Celtic Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Kelechi Iheanacho on a one-year deal, subject to international clearance, with the club having the option…
Six-time African Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, has signed a two-year contract with Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. This was after she passed a routine medical at the Riyadh club. She joined the Saudi club after a season with American club Bay FC. ‘Agba baller’ as Oshoala is fondly called, has now joined fellow Super Falcons stars, Ashleigh Plumptre and Francisca Ordega, in the oil-rich kingdom. She previously played for Barcelona Female team as well as in England and China
Leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party, have affirmed that the National Elective Convention scheduled for November 15 and 16 in Ibadan, Oyo State, will be held despite the conditions set by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike’s camp. Speaking on behalf of the governors in Abuja on Tuesday at the inauguration of the 119-member National Convention Planning Committee, chaired by Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri, the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, declared that they are not cowards. The governors, in a clear response to Wike’s camp’s Monday night statement, also vowed to take disciplinary…
Local contractors under the All Indigenous Contractors Association of Nigeria, on Wednesday, staged a protest at the Headquarters of the Ministry of Finance in Abuja, to demand payment for capital projects executed in 2024, amounting to about N4 trillion. Speaking during the protest, Secretary of the Association, Babatunde Seun, said the contractors had previously met with the Accountant General of the Federation, Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, and Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, over the delayed payments to no avail. Seun further alleged that the AGF and the Minister had promised payments “within 48 hours” after their…