‘I started coughing blood’ — Doku opens up on World Cup illness before son’s birth
Belgium winger Jeremy Doku has disclosed that he coughed blood and suffered severe chest pain during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, forcing him to seek emergency medical treatment before eventually leaving the national team camp for the birth of his first child.
Why newspaper publications, affidavits may no longer legalise name changes in Nigeria
For millions of everyday Nigerians, personal identity remains a sacred anchor, making any alterations to official names a deeply sensitive and life-altering undertaking.
Obasanjo urges Church to be ‘Militant’ in driving righteousness, transformation
Calls for stronger role in tackling Nigeria’s challenges By Olayinka Latona Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged the Nigerian Church to reclaim its prophetic role in transforming society, saying the country would have witnessed greater progress if Christians had been more committed to advancing righteousness. Obasanjo made the call on Sunday during the Golden Jubilee […]
ASUU branch gives Kebbi Govt, university board two weeks strike notice
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Abdulllahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero (AFUSTA) branch, has issued a two-week warning strike notice to the Kebbi State Government and the university’s governing board over unresolved demands. In a statement issued on Sunday and jointly signed by the branch Chairperson, […]
2027: Vote your conscience, elect credible leaders, Doherty urges Lagos voters
Doherty made the appeal on Sunday at the 40th Anniversary celebration of St. Bartholomew’s Anglican Church, Surulere, Lagos, with the theme: “Strong, Courageous and Committed.”
Frankfurt sign Super Eagles midfielder Raphael Onyedika
German Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of Nigeria international Raphael Onyedika from Belgian champions Club Brugge, with the midfielder putting pen to paper on a contract that runs until June 2031.
‘₦2.9m minimum wage’, Countries that can enter Finland without a visa
Finland is widely regarded as one of Europe’s best places to live, work and visit, with its high wages and visa-free entry policy for citizens of dozens of countries making it an attractive destination.
Osun election: No politician needs bloodshed to win poll, says Afenifere chieftain
The Afenifere chairman appealed to politicians, regardless of party affiliation, to embrace peaceful campaigns and avoid actions capable of disrupting public order.
Insecurity, not oil resumption, major concern in Ogoni — OLI
By Davies Iheamnachor PORT HARCOURT — The Ogoni Liberation Initiative (OLI) has said insecurity, rather than the resumption of oil exploration, remains the major concern of the people of Ogoniland. Leader of OLI, Dr. Fabeke Douglas, who stated this in a statement issued in Port Harcourt, expressed concern that some Ogoni leaders were focusing on […]
Labour leaders urge journalists to strengthen watchdog role
…Say holding government accountable, defending workers’ rights best tribute to Enoghase By Victor Ahiuma-Young LAGOS — Labour leaders have called on journalists to strengthen their watchdog role by holding governments accountable and consistently drawing attention to the challenges facing Nigerian workers. The call was made at the weekend in Lagos during a tribute event organised […]
Female driver dies in Lagos lone crash after suspected brake failure
…LASTMA urges motorists to obey speed limits, maintain vehicles By Olasunkanmi Akoni A middle-aged female motorist on Sunday lost her life in a lone accident after her vehicle reportedly suffered brake failure and crashed into a roadside building at Mongoro, inward Ile-Zik, along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway in Ikeja, Lagos. The crash involved a Toyota Sienna […]
