By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday inaugurated 44 chairmen of sports associations in the state, charging them to strengthen grassroots development, identify emerging talents and create sustainable pathways for athletes to achieve national and international success. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony at Lagos House, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu described the appointments as a…
By Ayomide Otitoju Prince Chris Odinaka Igwe, Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, is a Nigerian entrepreneur and businessman who serves as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Mainland Oil and Gas Company Limited and Chairman of Chrisnak Groups Limited. He is also a recipient of the Officer of the Order…
By Ayomide Otitoju Healthcare services across Katsina State may be disrupted as the Assembly of Healthcare Professionals of Nigeria (AHAPN) has declared a seven-day warning strike following the expiration of its 21-day ultimatum to the state government. The strike, involving members of the Medical and Health Workers’ Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), National Association of Nigeria…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has urged former Bayelsa State Governor Timipre Sylva to make himself available for questioning after declaring him wanted over an alleged $14.86 million fraud case. EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale made the statement on Monday while responding to Sylva’s allegation that the anti-graft agency had become more of an organ…
Chelsea have agreed a £47 million deal to sign Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, with the player set to sign a six-year contract subject to a medical. Monaco rejected an earlier £38.5 million (€45 million) bid from Chelsea on transfer deadline day before the clubs reached an agreement. Chelsea moved for Camara as they seek to…
Manchester City have completed the £65 million signing of Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye on a five-year contract. The deal is worth £60 million upfront, with a further £5 million available in bonuses. Ndiaye had also attracted interest from Tottenham. His move to City comes after Liverpool rejected an £80 million bid from the Premier League…
Manchester City have agreed to pay a joint-British record £125 million for Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez. The 25-year-old joined Chelsea from Benfica in 2023 for a then-British record £107 million. His move to City matches the £125 million Liverpool paid for Alexander Isak on transfer deadline day last summer. The clubs reached an agreement following…
Liverpool have completed the signing of 18-year-old goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans from Belgian club Genk in a deal that could be worth up to £30 million, including add-ons. Brughmans has signed a six-year contract with Liverpool but will remain at Genk on loan for the 2026-27 season before moving to Anfield ahead of the 2027-28 campaign….
By Ayomide Otitoju Presidential candidates of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, were absent on Monday as opposition parties and presidential candidates opened fresh negotiations in Abuja on the possibility of presenting a single candidate against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election….
