Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has expressed dissatisfaction with the slow pace of work on the ongoing Benin-Sapele Road project, despite financial mobilisation already provided to contractors. Naija News reports that the governor, who personally drove through the 20-kilometre stretch on Sunday evening, ordered contractors handling the Edo State-funded section to appear before him and explain the delays or face sanctions. Okpebholo, accompanied by his entourage, stopped at several points along the route, including Peanut Junction, Ogheghe Junction by Akenuwa Community, and Ogheghe Road, to inspect drains, pavements and materials used for construction. The inspection also took him through traffic…
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The governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, has appealed to the indigenes and residents of the state to participate actively in the continuous voters’ registration exercise. Speaking via a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, on Monday, Adeleke asserted that the exercise, which begins on Monday, is a critical civic responsibility. Adeleke noted the importance of registration for those who recently entered voting age and saying all eligible voters must ensure they are duly captured in the voters’ register. Describing the 2026 governorship election as pivotal to the sustainable delivery of good governance in Osun state, the Governor called on…
Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has claimed that former President, Goodluck Jonathan, is not interested in contesting the 2027 presidential election. Naija News reports that there have been speculations that Jonathan, a former Governor of Bayelsa State, has agreed to contest against the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027. Some reports also suggested that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been mounting pressure on Jonathan to use its platform to contest the 2027 election against President Bola Tinubu. However, the Bayelsa State-born politician has kept mum on the matter. Deji, in a post on his Facebook page on Monday, stated…
The stage is set for another thrilling football season as the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) gets underway on Friday, August 22, 2025. The NPFL campaign, which marks the 54th edition of Nigeria’s top-flight league and the 36th since its professionalisation, promises fierce competition and drama nationwide. The curtain-raiser will see defending champions Remo Stars FC lock horns with Rivers United FC at the Remo Stars Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 4:00 pm on Friday, August 22. Fans are already buzzing with anticipation as the Sky Blue Stars look to begin their title defence against one of the league’s…
Senator Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta North) has proposed for the establishment, development and management of ranches across all 774 local government areas and the Federal Capital Territory. Naija News reports that the lawmaker stated that this would enhance food security across the country. Speaking in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria Abuja, on Monday, Nwoko said that his proposal is contained in a Bill titled “A Bill for an Act to Provide for the Establishment, Development, and Management of Ranches in the 774 Local Government Areas and the Federal Capital Territory, to Promote Modern Livestock Farming, Curb Open Grazing,…
The United States government has mandated all Nigerian visa applicants to provide details of their social media activity covering the last five years. Naija News reports that the directive was given in a post by the U.S. Mission in Nigeria on X. The Embassy stated that applicants are required to list all usernames or handles they have used on every social media platform within that period when filling out the DS-160 visa application form. According to the US Mission, applicants must certify the accuracy of their submissions before signing and submitting the form. It warned that failure to disclose social media…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the composition of a 110-member main organising committee to oversee the organization of its 2025 elective national convention. Naija News reports the PDP unveiled the committee in a statement on Monday, released via its official 𝕏 account. It would be recalled that the party had earlier disclosed that its convention would hold on Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, 2025, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. “Sequel to the Resolution of the National Executive Committee (NEC) to hold the 2025 Elective National Convention of our great Party on Saturday, 15th to Sunday,…
The Premier League’s reputation as football’s richest and most competitive stage has once again been reinforced, with Transfermarkt.com unveiling the top 10 most valuable players ahead of the 2025/2026 season. Stars from Premier League giants: Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City dominate the list, highlighting the league’s irresistible pull for world-class talent. With the combined valuation of all 20 clubs hitting an eye-watering £10.52 billion, England’s top flight remains unmatched in its financial muscle, ensuring it can attract, develop, and retain some of the sport’s biggest names. 10. Moisés Caicedo – £77.61m Chelsea’s £115m signing had a shaky start but grew…
The Akwa Ibom State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed allegations by the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that the just-concluded by-elections were manipulated. The APC described the claim as a desperate attempt to deflect attention from the party’s poor showing at the polls. Naija News reports that in the official results released on Sunday, APC secured 12 constituencies, while the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won two, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) also clinching two each. Reacting in a statement on Monday in Uyo, the APC Director General, Media…
Manchester United are weighing up a transfer move for 21-year-old England international and Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, according to Talksport. But United’s focus on midfield reinforcements comes amid uncertainty in goal. The Sun reports that Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana was left out of their Premier League opener against Arsenal, with the club even considering to secure the transfer of their former No.1 David de Gea, now at Fiorentina. Meanwhile, the Telegraph reveals United are also pushing for the transfer of Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez and PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, though current funds appear earmarked for outfield positions. Chelsea, on the…
