Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has insisted the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) must honour his contract in full if they choose to relieve him of his duties amid growing calls for his sack. Naija News reports that Eric Chelle’s future has come under scrutiny following Nigeria’s disastrous outing at the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), where the home-based Eagles suffered back-to-back defeats to Senegal and Sudan, crashing out in the group stage. The early exit triggered debates over whether the former Mali international is the right man to lead Nigeria into the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, which resume…
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The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the suspension of its 2023 senatorial candidate for Edo South, Mr Valentine Asuen, over alleged anti-party activities. The party’s State Publicity Secretary, Peter Uwadiae-Igbinigie, confirmed the development in a statement issued in Benin on Monday, noting that the decision was taken in line with the APC constitution and disciplinary framework. Uwadiae-Igbinigie explained that Asuen was found culpable of actions deemed capable of inciting division within the party. He said, “This disciplinary action became necessary following his conduct, which runs contrary to the spirit of unity, loyalty, and collective…
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has addressed questions surrounding his decision to drop Vinicius Junior to the bench in their 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo on Sunday, insisting it was strictly a tactical move. The Brazilian forward, usually one of Madrid’s first names on the team sheet, started as a substitute alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold. Alonso instead placed his trust in Rodrygo, teenage prospect Franco Mastantuono, and Kylian Mbappe in attack. Explaining the call, Alonso said it was about keeping the team balanced rather than sidelining his star man. “Everyone is different, and you have to demand respect, and the relationship…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bashir Ojulari, has claimed that some international syndicates are exploiting security gaps to steal crude oil across Africa. He also suggested the need to enhance national and continental security architecture to address the challenge. Naija News reports that Ojulari made the submission on Monday while speaking at the opening of the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference held in Abuja. The NNPCL boss emphasized that crude oil theft and other illegal activities around it are not a localised operation. “Crude theft and its attendant illegal activities are…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has directed all candidates seeking admission for the current cycle to re-upload their results from the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Naija News reports that the directive was issued in a statement on Monday via the official bulletin shared by JAMB on its X handle. The statement noted that the directive concerns candidates who previously uploaded their results before the updated WASSCE and those who had yet to upload any results. JAMB emphasized that it had cleared all previously uploaded results from its system to avoid confusion in the admission…
The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has begun sweeping reforms in the justice sector. In a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, the government explained that the reforms aim to make justice more accessible, efficient, and fair for all citizens. The Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Raphael Osagie, who midwifed these bold reforms, said Governor Okpebholo has repositioned the Ministry of Justice within nine months of assuming office as the bedrock of peace, order, and good governance. According to him, “The vision of Governor Monday Okpebholo is clear: to build a secure and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has taken a swipe at members of the African Democratic Congress who recently defected from the party, describing the ADC as a “one-chance vehicle.” The forum, in a statement on Sunday by its Director-General, Dr Emmanuel Agbo, said defectors who realise their mistake would be welcomed back if they show “genuine regret.” The response came after ADC leaders and some Zamfara residents condemned the PDP governors’ dinner in Gusau, Zamfara State. Critics described the gathering as “insensitive,” arguing that it took place while residents were still mourning victims of bandit attacks. ADC’s National…
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Brasília, Brazil, on Monday, with a call for renewed diplomatic and economic cooperation between Nigeria and the South American country. In a post on his official 𝕏 handle, Tinubu described his engagement with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva as a “renewal of the historic relationship” between the two nations. The President wrote, “Today’s engagement marks the renewal of the historic relationship between Nigeria and Brazil. “I look forward to working with President Lula to deepen cooperation in agriculture, energy, trade, and culture, towards building a future of shared prosperity across the Atlantic.” Tinubu,…
Kobbie Mainoo’s pathway into Manchester United’s first team has been thrown into uncertainty after manager Ruben Amorim admitted the youngster is directly competing with captain Bruno Fernandes for a midfield berth. Kobbie Mainoo, 20, who broke into the England squad earlier this year, has not featured in United’s opening two Premier League games of the season. He was left out of the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on the opening weekend and was again overlooked during Sunday’s 1-1 draw away to Fulham. At Craven Cottage, Amorim’s substitutions offered a telling glimpse into his current thinking. Despite United chasing victory after Emile…
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno has conducted a minor cabinet reshuffle. Naija News reports that the governor redeployed Capt. Iniobong Ekong (Rtd) from the Ministry of Lands and Town Planning to the Ministry of Trade and Investment, while Dr. Ubong Inyang, who previously served in Trade and Investment, was reassigned to head the Ministry of Lands and Town Planning. Alongside the reshuffle, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Land Matters, ESV. Udeme Daniel Isa, was relieved of his appointment with immediate effect. He has been directed to hand over all government property and documents in his…
