NPFL supporter receives three-month jail term

According to Furicinovel Sports Extra, a fan named Bashir Bala was found guilty of attacking Temitope Vincent, a player for Plateau United, during last Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League match in Lafia. Bala was sentenced to three months in prison with the option of a fine. Following his detention at the stadium, Bala was sentenced … Read more

Osimhen offers United and Juve €20 million annually

According to Saturday furuci update’s reporting, Juventus of Italy and Manchester United of the English Premier League are reportedly negotiating a €20 million annual fee for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen in preparation for the upcoming summer transfer season. An article in a Turkish newspaper claims that Ali Naci Küçük has learned that Manchester United have … Read more

Heavyweight sensation Itauma, of Nigerian descent, is preparing to take over for Tyson

A youthful behemoth of Nigerian heritage is starting to make a formidable impression on the dynamic arena of heavyweight boxing, where heroes are created and honors are earned by fearlessness and aggression. Entering the professional arena with the intensity of a man on a mission, Moses Itauma has done more than just step in. Already, … Read more

Major road developments in AMAC inspected by Wike, who confirms commitment to development

Two important road development projects in the Abuja Municipal Area Council were inspected on Saturday, April 19, 2025, by Barr. Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The 10.5-kilometer Kabusa/Ketti road and the 9.8-kilometer Kabusa/Takushara road are among the projects that were examined. The former connects the districts of Kabusa, Pyakasa, … Read more

Thanks to Governor Abiodun’s approval and release of N6.7 billion for gratuity, Ogun pensioners express their gratitude

After Governor Dapo Abiodun approved and disbursed N6.7 billion to Ogun State pensioners, the Nigeria Union of Pensioners’ Ogun State Council conveyed its gratitude. In a statement signed by the union’s secretary, Bola Lawal, the chairman, Waheed Oloyede, made it clear that the agreed gratuity will benefit pensioners from both the state and local governments. … Read more

Putin’s truce, according to Ukraine’s foreign affairs minister, should be extended by 30 hours rather than 30 days

President Vladimir Putin’s proclamation of a short “Easter truce” in the three-year-long war has been criticized by Ukraine’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Andrii Sybiha. Putin promised a 30-hour ceasefire on Saturday, but according to Sybiha, everyone was hoping for a 30-day end to hostilities in Ukraine from Russia. The Russian Putin told his troops “to … Read more

Shettima calls for unity in Kano amidst political difficulties, saying that the city must remain united

The political leaders of Kano State have been advised by Vice President Kashim Shettima to remain united and not let their differences in opinion drive a wedge between them. While paying his respects to the late Galadiman Kano, Abbas Sunusi, in the Emir’s palace on Saturday night, he made the impassioned plea. Shettima stressed the … Read more

The security of Niamey is being questioned due to the terrorist blockade of Torodi

A village in southwestern Niger called Torodi has allegedly been completely blocked off by armed terrorist organizations, leading to growing fears of insecurity and a possible danger to Niamey, the capital of the nation. The Niakatiré road and the Kobadjé-Torodi corridor, among others, have reportedly been cut off by insurgents, according to local sources and … Read more