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The economy is back on track,” Bagudu said, “but we’re not where we want to be

The Nigerian economy is reportedly back on track, according to Senator Atiku Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, as the country celebrates two years under President Bola Tinubu’s government. Mallam Aminu Suleiman, a member of the recently established North West Development Commission (NWDC), has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with President Tinubu, saying … Read more

Royal family holds police accountable for ‘Oreke-Okegbo’ kidnappings and murders

Oba Sunday Adefila, traditional ruler of the Oreke-Okegbo community in Ifelodun LGA, Kwara State, has criticised the police statements made after armed men kidnapped two miners—a Chinese national and a Nigerian—and killed two mobile policemen on Wednesday at a mining site. It was at Oreke-Oke, not Oreke-Okegbo, as the police had reported, the monarch told … Read more

After a fire broke out in Birnin Kebbi, SEMA went to the Kara Timber Market

On Sunday, SEMA officials from Kebbi State went to Birnin Kebbi’s Kara Timber Market to check on the damage that the early morning fire had done. A group of people, including SEMA Chairman Bello Yakubu Rilisco and Executive Director Alh. Abubakar Abdullahi Tuleje, visited the damaged parts of the market and spoke with impacted vendors. … Read more

After receiving interest from clubs in the English Premier League, Real Madrid have decided to sell Rodrygo—but only under one condition

In spite of interest from Arsenal and Chelsea, Real Madrid will only sell forward Rodrygo under one condition. Unless the Brazilian international makes a formal request to leave Santiago Bernabéu, Los Blancos will not sell him, according to Madrid Zone (via @HandofArsenal). According to the source, Rodrygo will force his desire to play on the … Read more

Everything about them is known to us—Trosost-Ekong is not afraid to speak his mind

William Troost-Ekong, captain of the Super Eagles, has issued a stern warning to the Russian national team in advance of Friday’s international friendly match in Moscow. The former Watford defender claimed that Eric Chelle’s squad is aware of Russia’s capabilities and limitations. During a news conference held by the Russian Football Union on Thursday, in … Read more

Super Eagles to keep winning streak against Russia, according to Chelle

The head coach of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, has stressed the importance of maintaining the team’s winning streak. The Malian has guided the three-time African champions to a 3–1 record in matches played. Chelle’s squad is jubilant after a successful campaign in the Unity Cup, where they won the trophy after defeating long-time rivals … Read more

Stunned Chelsea custodian Kepa joins Arsenal

Kepa Arrizabalaga, Chelsea’s custodian, may be surprised to hear that Premier League rivals Arsenal are interested in signing him this summer. Kepa was loaned out to Bournemouth for the entire 2018–19 season. While the Spaniard is anticipated to leave again—whether temporarily or permanently—he will be returning to Stamford Bridge. Mikel Arteta, manager of Arsenal, is … Read more

Concerning Governor Adeleke’s purported arrangement with Tinubu to defect, Davido mocks APC chairman Owoeye

The contentious comment made by Hon. Timothy Owoeye, the former speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, has been parodied by Afrobeat singer Davido. In the midst of the continuing crisis surrounding his state’s local government elections, Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun State, met with President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday. This occurred just … Read more