Ezekiel Nathaniel has once again carved his name into Nigeria’s track and field history after clocking an electrifying 47.11 seconds in the men’s 400m hurdles final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The 22-year-old looked set for a fairytale finish when American star Rai Benjamin was briefly disqualified for a lane violation, a decision that momentarily elevated Nathaniel into bronze position. But after an appeal, Benjamin was reinstated and not only kept his place but claimed the gold medal. Brazil’s Alison dos Santos finished second in 46.84 seconds, while Qatar’s Abderrahman Samba grabbed bronze with 47.06 seconds, leaving Nathaniel…
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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has disclosed that he has approved all the demands of the resident doctors in the FCT, which prompted their recent strike action. Speaking on Friday during the flag off of the construction of the Northern Parkway from Ring Road II to Ring III on Shehu Yar’Adua Way, by Life Camp in Abuja, Wike directed the FCT acting Head of Service and the Senior Special Adviser on administration, Samuel Atang, to act accordingly to ensure implementation. Naija News reports that the Minister also commended the Doctors for calling off the strike, saying…
Former Governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, on Friday, met with President Bola Tinubu in Kaduna State. Naija News reports that the prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) met with Tinubu during his one-day working visit to Kaduna. The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, who shared the video via 𝕏, stated that the politicians met at the Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna. According to Sunday, Tinubu is unlike other politicians because he is practising politics without bitterness, stressing that criticisms and divisive politics do not blur his vision. He said, “Moment Sule…
President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, visited former President Muhammadu Buhari’s widow, Aisha, during his visit to Kaduna State. Naija News reports that President Tinubu was accompanied on the visit to Buhari’s house by several Governors and chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC). During the visit, Tinubu promised to uphold and honour the legacies of honesty, integrity and great character left behind by the late former President Buhari. He told Mrs Buhari that though her husband is no longer present physically, his spirit continues to inspire greatness. “The loss of flesh is not the loss of spirit, the spirit that…
The Presidency has insisted that President Bola Tinubu has the power and authority to declare a state of emergency in a state. The Special Adviser on Media and Communication to President Bola Tinubu, Sunday Dare stated this while reacting to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) comment on Rivers State. Speaking via a statement, Dare argued that the Nigerian constitution “under Section 305, states that the President has the power, and the duty, to act when law and order are under grave threat.” He dismissed the ADC submission as nothing more than nuisance politics, exposing the pedantry and verbosity of their…
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has declared that his team will fight for the ultimate prize when Nigeria competes at the 2025 FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile. The Flying Eagles, seven-time African champions, have come close to lifting the global title in the past, finishing as runners-up in 1989 and 2005. The most recent campaign ended in disappointment, with the Nigerian youth team bowing out in the quarter-finals against South Korea at the 2023 edition in Argentina. This time, however, Zubairu is confident his side can break new ground. “We wish to surpass the past records, but we…
Pep Guardiola has given Arsenal glowing praise for the way they have built their squad under Mikel Arteta, calling the club’s transfer dealings “wise” and pointing to their steady climb towards becoming one of Europe’s strongest sides. The Manchester City manager, who faces another testing Premier League weekend, spoke to BBC Sport on Friday about Arsenal’s transformation. He said the Gunners’ recent progress is no coincidence, but the product of carefully planned moves in the transfer market. “All I can say is they have been wise. They spent what they believe they can to compete against the best teams in…
A former Commissioner for Works and Transportation in Ekiti State, Funmilayo Theresa Ogun, has obtained the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest the 2026 governorship election. Ogun, who also served as PDP State Secretary under former Governor Ayo Fayose, picked up the forms at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja on Friday, describing the step as a defining moment in her political journey and in the democratic growth of Ekiti State. The governorship hopeful said her ambition symbolises the struggle of millions of hardworking Nigerian women who continue to be sidelined in governance. “With…
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has dismissed talk of hardship surrounding Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi’s exclusion from his first-team squad, pointing instead to his father’s decades of gruelling work as a fisherman as an example of what he calls “a hard life.” Naija News reports that Sterling and Disasi have been training away from the senior group, prompting discussions between Chelsea and the Professional Footballers’ Association about their treatment. But Maresca, speaking at Cobham ahead of Chelsea’s clash with Manchester United, was keen to put things into perspective. “I’ve been in Raheem’s and Axel’s situation as a player,” Maresca said.…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has hinted that his tenure may end in two years. Wike stated this during the official flag-off of the construction of the Northern Parkway from Ring Road II to Ring Road III in Abuja on Friday. He was addressing the 30-month timeline given to him by a contractor handling a road project in Abuja. Wike said, “Thirty months is about two years and I would have left, so let it be something that I would start and we will participate in the inauguration of this particular project. like I said…
