Spanish giants Barcelona have reportedly reached an “agreement in principle” to sign Nico Williams and finalised personal terms with the Athletic Club player. According to reports negotiations between Barcelona and Williams’ agent, Felix Tainta, have gone smoothly with wages and contract length still undecided The Catalan giants are now focused on finding a way to…
The outspoken son of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, Bashir, has attacked President Bola Tinubu and his father’s successor, Governor Uba Sani, predicting that both will be voted out of office in 2027 for ”non-performance”. Bashir El-Rufai, in a series of posts on social media, ranted against the indictment of his father of mismanaging…
Unconfirmed reports say Joshua Zirkzee is set to join Manchester United after agreeing a five-year contract. The 23-year-old Netherlands who was part of Dutch team knocked out of Euro 2024 on Wednesday night at the hands of England is set to become United’s first signing for the new season Reports say the forward has agreed…
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has called on the 36 state governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to “immediately account for and return the local government funds which they have collected over the years.” SERAP’s appeal came in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that declared…
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), to ensure press freedom. The House was speaking against unlawful arrest and detention of journalists. In a motion by Honourable Clement Jimbo, the Lawmaker also warned that anyone who violates the cybercrime act should be charged to court in line…
The Supreme Court has barred governors from dissolving democratically elected Local Government (LG) councils in the country. The apex court, in a landmark judgement on Thursday, said doing so, would amount to a breach of the 1999 Constitution. In the suit filed by the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF), the Federal Government sought an…
Nollywood actress, Joke Silva, has celebrated her husband, actor Olu Jacobs, who turned 82 today. Taking to her Instagram page to celebrate the legendary movie star, Silva, wished him “an amazing year ahead.” She wrote, “82 just like that… Agba ko ni nira l’agbara Jesu… Sir J of life @_olujacobs.” When translated in English it…
The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the release of skit maker and prankster, Zion Ubani, popularly known as Zfancy. This follows his arrest by the NPF-National Cybercrime Centre on July 4, in Abuja over prank videos that falsely accused him of serious crimes, including rape. In an update on Wednesday, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP…
The Supreme Court, on Thursday, has granted financial autonomy to Local Government ruling that it is unconstitutional for state governors to hold onto funds meant for Local Government (LG) administrations. In its lead judgement read by Justice Emmanuel Agim, the apex court observed that the state governments’ refusal of financial autonomy for local governments has…
The Delta State Police Command has warned against meting out jungle justice to suspected criminals. The command’s spokesperson, SP Edafe Bright, disclosed this in a post on X.om on Wednesday. Edafe stated that the police will not accept brutalised suspects, and those responsible for such acts will face murder charges if the victim dies. He…
