< 1 mn read “Paul Scholes Urges Arsenal to Sign Ivan Toney, Predicts 25 Goals in EPL” Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has recommended that Arsenal sign Ivan Toney from Brentford, asserting that the England striker could score at least 25 goals for the Gunners. Scholes, speaking on *The Overlap*, highlighted Toney’s potential to make a significant impact, noting […]
< 1 mn read Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher has issued a warning to Chelsea about potential issues with Cole Palmer’s performance this season and predicted that Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca might not last the entire 2024/25 campaign. Carragher expressed doubt about whether Cole Palmer, who was Chelsea’s standout player last season, will replicate his impressive form. Palmer scored 22 […]
< 1 mn read “Chelsea and Arsenal Withdraw from Victor Osimhen Transfer Pursuit” Chelsea and Arsenal have both withdrawn from the competition to sign Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, according to Italian transfer market expert Ciro Troise. Chelsea had previously shown interest in Osimhen but faced obstacles due to the player’s substantial release clause. The move was also linked to […]
< 1 mn read “Tobi Amusan: Nigeria’s Best Medal Hope for Paris Olympics 2024” Tobi Amusan stands as Nigeria’s primary hope for a medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics. The world record holder in the 100m hurdles will compete in the semi-finals on Friday, having qualified with a time of 12.49 seconds. She will face strong contenders, including reigning […]
< 1 mn read “NFF President Gusau Mourns Former CAF President Issa Hayatou” The President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, has expressed condolences following the death of former CAF President Issa Hayatou. Hayatou passed away in Paris just before his 78th birthday after a lengthy illness. He led CAF from March 1988 to March 2017, […]
< 1 mn read “Ancelotti to Deploy Mbappe, Rodrygo, and Vinicius as Real Madrid’s Front Three in New LaLiga Season” Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is set to use his preferred 4-3-3 formation for the upcoming season, featuring a forward line of Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo Goes, and Vinicius Junior. Despite speculation about Rodrygo’s potential move, he will play a […]
< 1 mn read “Take It Back Movement to Lead One-Million-Man Protest Nationwide on August 10” The Take It Back Movement, a prominent organizer of the EndBadGovernance campaign, has announced plans for a massive one-million-man protest scheduled for Saturday, August 10. The protest will take place simultaneously across all 36 states of Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), […]
2 mn read “Governor Otti Assures Traders They Won’t Lose Shops Amid Ekeoha Market Remodelling” Abia State Governor Alex Otti has officially launched the remodelling of Ekeoha Market in Aba, addressing traders’ concerns about the impact of the project on their businesses. During the flag-off ceremony, Otti assured the traders that the redevelopment, which is a Public-Private Partnership […]
< 1 mn read “US Warns Iran of Major Consequences for Retaliation Against Israel” The United States has issued a stern warning to Iran, indicating that any retaliatory strike against Israel in response to the recent killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh could result in severe repercussions for Iran. This warning highlights the increasing tension between the two nations […]
< 1 mn read “Nasarawa Labour Issues Three-Week Ultimatum for N70,000 Minimum Wage and Backlog Payments” Organised labour in Nasarawa State has issued a three-week ultimatum to Governor Abdullahi Sule, demanding the immediate implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage and the payment of a backlog of workers’ entitlements totaling approximately N250 million. This announcement was made by Ismaila […]
2 mn read “Governor Idris Lauds Military for Reclaiming Kebbi Villages from Bandits” On Thursday, Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris commended the Nigerian military for its crucial role in reclaiming several villages in Kebbi State that had fallen under bandit control. The governor made these remarks during a meeting with Brig. Gen. Ibikunle Ademola-Ajose, the Acting General […]
< 1 mn read “Shehu Sani: Jonathan Unique in Making Reforms Leading to His Own Downfall” Former federal lawmaker and activist Shehu Sani has made a striking observation about political reform in Nigeria. Speaking at the first Roundtable of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Abuja, Sani noted that no other Nigerian president has undertaken electoral reforms that contributed […]
< 1 mn read “Sam Amadi Blames INEC and Judiciary for Collapse of 2023 Nigerian Elections” Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts and former Chairman of the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), has leveled serious accusations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the judiciary regarding the 2023 Nigerian general elections. In […]
< 1 mn read “ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu Calls Out Corruption as Major Hindrance to Nigeria’s Development” Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), has underscored corruption as a key barrier to Nigeria’s progress. Speaking at the International Law Conference organized by the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello […]
< 1 mn read “Paris 2024: Ese Brume Finishes 5th in Women’s Long Jump, Nigeria Still Medal-Free” Ese Brume fell short of a medal in the women’s long jump at the Paris 2024 Olympics, finishing 5th with a leap of 6.70m. Despite her strong showing in Tokyo, where she won bronze, Brume and fellow Nigerians Ruth Usoro and Prestina […]
< 1 mn read “Paris 2024: Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo Shocks with 200m Gold, Sets African Record” Letsile Tebogo of Botswana delivered a stunning performance at the Paris 2024 Olympics by winning gold in the 200m final. The 21-year-old sprinted to victory with a record-breaking time of 19.46 seconds, setting a new African record and thwarting Noah Lyles’ bid for […]
< 1 mn read “Federal Government Lifts Suspension on Arik Air Operations After Resolving Dispute” The Nigerian federal government has lifted the suspension on Arik Air, allowing the airline to resume its flights. The suspension had been in place due to a dispute between Arik Air and Atlas Petroleum. According to a statement from Michael Achimugu of the Nigerian […]
< 1 mn read Chief Ralph Okey Nwosu, the National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has expressed strong criticism towards President Bola Tinubu regarding the current economic situation in Nigeria. In a recent interview with AIT, Nwosu highlighted the dire state of the nation, lamenting that many Nigerians are suffering and dying from hunger, with mortuaries reportedly […]
< 1 mn read “Imo Assembly Pledges Support to Ministry of Solid Minerals to Combat Illegal Mining” The Imo State House of Assembly has vowed to back the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Solid Minerals in tackling illegal mining activities within the state. This commitment was highlighted during a recent meeting between the Assembly’s Committee on Commerce and Industry […]
< 1 mn read “Kaduna Governor Uba Sani Vows Justice for 16-Year-Old Ismail Muhammad Killed by Soldier Amidst Protest” Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has vowed to pursue justice for Ismail Muhammad, a 16-year-old boy who was tragically shot and killed by a soldier during a protest in the Samaru community of Zaria. The incident occurred on Tuesday […]
