A coalition of political heavyweights in Nigeria is quietly seeking to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential contest, according to sources familiar with the matter. Key figures including former Senate President David Mark and ex-Kaduna State governor Nasir el-Rufai are expected to meet Jonathan within days to persuade him to consider a…
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr Peter Obi, has assured his supporters that he will contest the 2027 presidential election and that he will not do more than one term in office. Obi gave the assurance in a statement issued by Peter Obi Media Reports Spokesperson, Ibrahim Umar, on Monday…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Nigeria’s main opposition party, held its historic 100th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting on Monday, defying predictions of internal crisis and confirming Senator Samuel Anyanwu as the party’s National Secretary. After the meeting, acting National Chairman Umar Damagum told reporters that the next NEC gathering will be on 23 July,…
Calm has returned to the town of Lafiagi in Kwara State, Nigeria, after a high-level security delegation intervened following violent protests against recent anti-narcotics operations. The delegation, led by the Governor’s Senior Special Assistant on Security, Alhaji Muideen Aliyu, alongside the Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, and Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Ezra Barkins, met with…
In an electrifying display of skill and determination, Nigeria’s Wasi Adeshina is preparing for a crucial matchup at the second Professional Fighters League (PFL) Africa event, which is set to take place on Saturday, August 9, at the Big Top Arena, Carnival City in Johannesburg, South Africa. The highly anticipated event will showcase some of…
Serie A club, Atalanta BC have made it abundantly clear that they will not entertain any reductions in the asking price for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman. The Bergamo-based club is open to selling the talented player this summer, but only if their valuation of between €50 million and €60 million is met, according to reports…
Cristiano Ronaldo has said resting up to play in a record sixth World Cup was more important to him than switching teams to play in the Club World Cup. Ronaldo, who signed a new two-year contract at Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr on Thursday, confirmed that he had the option to play at the…
Pep Guardiola has accepted that participation in the FIFA Club World Cup could “destroy” Manchester City’s season but has hinted that other clubs not in the tournament are jealous they aren’t taking part. Guardiola and his players have been in the United States for more than two weeks and could spend another two weeks away…
Legendary Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger has expressed his surprise at Cesc Fabregas’s rapid success in management, stating he never anticipated such swift progress for the former midfielder. Fabregas retired from professional football in July 2023 after a celebrated career that included Premier League, FA Cup, and La Liga titles, as well as the 2010 World…
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has expressed optimism as his side gears up to face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) on Saturday. This follows Bayern’s impressive 4-2 victory over Flamengo in the Round of 16 on Sunday. Harry Kane starred for Bayern with a brace, while Leon…
