The 25-year-old has a £65m release clause in his contract, which becomes active on January 1.

For these debutants, the tournament is more than a first appearance; it is an opportunity to make a grand statement on Africa’s biggest stage and shape the continent’s footballing future.

The Senate on Tuesday commenced formal deliberations on the 2026 Appropriation Bill, a fiscal proposal seeking legislative approval for federal expenditure of ₦58.47 trillion for the 2026 financial year.

Abuja — Former presidential candidate and senior political figure, Dr. Gbenga Hashim, has extended warm Christmas greetings to Christians and all Nigerians, calling on citizens to embrace love, tolerance, and peaceful coexistence during the 2025 festive season. In a statement released by his media office on Tuesday, Dr. Hashim described Christmas as a time of […]

The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has warned individuals and groups making frivolous accusations against public reform institutions to desist from such acts, saying the operations of such agencies should not be stalled by needless antagonism.

Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, the 2023 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), has attributed the persistent insecurity in Nigeria to a lack of political will from the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government.

Grammy Award-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has sparked excitement online after joining Afrobeat veteran, Dede Mabiaku.

Motorists in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are calling on Dangote Refinery to increase the number of its partner retail outlets to improve accessibility of petrol, following the recent reduction in pump price.

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has confirmed the safe landing of its C-130 aircraft in Banjul, The Gambia, following a precautionary stop during a ferry flight in Burkina Faso. The aircraft is en route to Portugal for scheduled depot maintenance.

By Adegboyega Adeleye As the biggest football showpiece in Africa returns, fans are in high spirits and enthusiastic to support their respective teams and renew national legacies. Aside from the pursuit of continental glory, the arrival of superstars and elite European professionals in Morocco is also noteworthy, with the anticipation of several talented stars making […]

Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, has directed all government appointees intending to contest in the forthcoming local government elections to resign their positions, warning that failure to do so could lead to disqualification from party primaries.

By Etop Ekanem Preparations are in top gear for the much-anticipated 2nd edition of the Prince Adewole Adebayo Christmas Marathon & Queen Lillian Adebayo Health Walk, scheduled for December 28, 2025, in Ondo City. The annual fitness and community-building event is returning bigger, more exciting, and fully open to participants of all ages—with free registration […]

Makurdi, Dec. 23, 2025 (NAN) The Police Command in Benue has deployed over 5,000 personnel to ensure adequate peace and tranquillity during and after the yuletide.

“We are used to suffering but what matters is that we got the three points even if the performance was not great.”

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has restored electricity to 33 communities in Ukwa West Local Government Area, the state’s only oil-producing council, ending nearly a decade-long blackout.