ESUT VC honoured with chieftaincy title
The Vice Chancellor of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), Professor Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, was on Friday honoured with the chieftaincy title of Ebube Dike I of Agbaogugu Kingdom in Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
Strasbourg’s Rosenior coy on Chelsea speculation
Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior — reportedly the first choice target to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea — said on Friday that he was taking no “notice” of the rumours.
GNI building fire: Restricted access led to death of trapped triplets, others — Witness
Among the victims were three male triplets who ran a popular footwear business in the complex. One of them was reportedly planning to relocate abroad in January.
AFCON 2025: Super Eagles dealt injury blow ahead of Mozambique clash
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have suffered a setback on the injury front ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 round of 16 encounter against Mozambique.
NAF announces recovery of UAV after loss of link during operation
Ejodame said the incident occurred within Sector 3 of the operation area while the platform was conducting a scheduled task in support of ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.
Bombed Police Station: Ondo Obas decry attack, say targeted to disrupt peace
Traditional rulers in Ondo state have described the attack and bombing of the lpele divisional police station, in Owo council area of the state by suspected terrorists as sad and condemnable.
Mrs Soludo celebrates new year babies in Anambra
The wife of the Anambra State Governor, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has celebrated babies born on New Year’s Day across the state, in continuation of her annual tradition.
Kwara teachers protest exclusion from newly approved salary allowance
The teachers converged on the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) state office in Ilorin where they expressed displeasure at the state government’s decision, describing the exclusion as unfair and discriminatory.
Guardiola reaffirms City contract as Maresca speculation builds
The long-serving City manager, 54, said last month he intended to see out his contract at City, which runs until the end of the 2026/27 season.
Kidnappers of Kwara monarch, son demand N450m in ransom
Coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Community Security Watch Network, Elder Olaitan Oyin-Zubair, confirmed the development in an interview with journalists on Friday.
2027: APC will take over Abia — Orji Kalu vows to work for Tinubu’s second term
The Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District and former Governor of Abia State, Chief Orji Uzor Kalu, has declared that the All Progressives Congress (APC) will take over Abia State in the 2027 governorship election.
Prosperity will not come by taxing poverty, says Obi
He said genuine prosperity cannot be achieved through policies that make citizens poorer, stressing that economic growth must be built on trust, honesty, and productivity.
GNI House Fire: Lagos confirms 8 deaths, declares area unsafe
Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the update on Friday, during an inspection of the affected building, where pockets of fire were still visible nine days after the incident.
NSCDC condemns killing of volunteer staff in Kano, arrests four suspects
“The brutal killing is a grievous act of violence that the Corps strongly condemns and will not tolerate,” he said.
‘My focus on Strasbourg’ – Rosenoir reacts to Chelsea links
Strasbourg coach Liam Rosenior — reportedly the first choice target to replace Enzo Maresca at Chelsea — said on Friday that he was taking no “notice” of the rumours.
Spurs forward Johnson completes Palace switch
Brennan Johnson on Friday completed a move from Tottenham to Crystal Palace for a reported fee of £35 million ($47 million).
