Benfica have confirmed the appointment of José Mourinho as their new head coach, handing the 62-year-old a contract that runs until 2027, though a break clause allows either side to end the agreement at the close of this season. The move brings Jose Mourinho back to Lisbon, a city where he had a brief spell in charge of Benfica in 2000 before resigning and building his reputation at Porto. This time, he returns under far greater scrutiny, with his fourth game set to pit him against Chelsea in the Champions League on September 30. It will be a reunion rich…
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A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly (NASS) to present Nigerians with a full report of the activities of retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who governed Rivers State as administrator during the six-month state of emergency. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Adegboruwa stressed that Rivers’ vast resources make it imperative that Ibas account for how he managed the state within the period. “I mean Rivers is one of the richest states in Nigeria, there are resources there. Somebody acted for six months as a single individual. What…
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa, has urged President Bola Tinubu and the National Assembly (NASS) to present Nigerians with a full report of the activities of retired Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, who governed Rivers State as administrator during the six-month state of emergency. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Adegboruwa stressed that Rivers’ vast resources make it imperative that Ibas account for how he managed the state within the period. “I mean Rivers is one of the richest states in Nigeria, there are resources there. Somebody acted for six months as a single individual. What…
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that the Labour Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had no history of supporting workers’ struggles or grassroots activism. Naija News reports that Bwala, during an interview on the ‘The Clarity Zone’ Podcast with media personality, Nedu, said Peter Obi, despite his wealth, has no record of funding public projects or founding a foundation. According to the presidential aide, the philanthropic profile of the former Governor of Anambra State was not in line with his financial standing. Bwala emphasised that beyond philanthropy, Peter Obi does not…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has vowed to continue doing what he believes is right, regardless of what others may think or feel. The Minister made the declaration on Thursday in response to security reports that some workers in the FCT are planning a demonstration against his style of governance. According to Wike, the Department of State Services (DSS) informed him that health workers in the FCT are planning a protest against him over perceived neglect. However, speaking during the flag-off of the construction of Arterial Road N1 from Wuye District to Ring Road II,…
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a party in disarray. The APC accused the opposition of being indecisive and blind to constitutional provisions Speaking via a statement by its spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, the party asserted that the PDP’s latest decision to leave its ticket open to all zones after initially zoning it to the South reflects a confused party. He described the move as “a roadmap to nowhere,” insisting it was evidence of the opposition’s lack of focus. Oladejo argued that the ruling APC’s growing popularity has unsettled…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have slipped further down the FIFA World Rankings, falling one place from 44th to 45th in the world. The latest update, released on Thursday through FIFA’s official 𝕏 handle, also confirmed that the Super Eagles remain sixth in Africa despite their struggles in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The drop continues a worrying trend for Nigeria. In August, the Super Eagles fell from 43rd to 44th following a string of disappointing results. Coach Eric Chelle’s men are yet to find their rhythm, and the rankings reflect the pressure mounting on the side as key qualification matches loom.…
The Edo Leaders of Thought, a prominent civil society organisation (CSO), has raised fresh concerns over the long-standing electricity supply arrangement between the Edo State Government and Ossiomo Power Company. The group, in a statement signed and issued on Thursday, September 18, by its Coordinator, Momodu Adams, dismissed a faceless and unsigned document purportedly from Ossiomo Power Company, stressing that “no credible organisation issues unsigned press releases.” The forum said the circulation of the document only reinforces the secrecy and opacity that had characterised Ossiomo’s operations in the state. Following what it described as years of unanswered questions, the Edo…
Lionel Messi is set to continue dazzling fans in Major League Soccer after reaching an agreement with Inter Miami to extend his contract, keeping him in the United States beyond the 2026 World Cup. A source close to the negotiations confirmed on Wednesday that the deal is expected to be finalised in the coming weeks, with an official announcement anticipated before the end of September, according to Punch. If sealed, the extension would likely see the Argentine icon finish his career in MLS. Messi, now 38, has already made history since arriving in Miami in 2023 after a turbulent spell…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed reports that he suffered a heart attack while on a visit to London. Speaking on Thursday during the flag-off of the Arterial Road N1 project, linking Wuye District to Ring Road II in Abuja, Wike said he only travelled abroad to rest. Reports had circulated recently that Wike was admitted to a London hospital following a heart attack. The claims sparked anxiety within political circles, given his central role in ongoing developments in Rivers and the FCT. Wike, however, used the occasion to assure residents of Abuja of his…
