California’s largest wildfire of the year, dubbed the “Madre Fire,” has ravaged more than 70,000 acres in San Luis Obispo County since it broke out on Wednesday, prompting evacuations and intensifying concerns about federal firefighting support. According to Cal Fire, over 600 firefighters and 40 fire engines have been deployed to contain the blaze, which…
By Ayomide Otitoju Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has named former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa as the new General Manager of Kano Pillars Football Club, in a sweeping shake-up of the club’s leadership announced Friday. The appointment, confirmed by the governor’s spokesperson Sanusi Tofa, follows the expiration of the outgoing board’s one-year term….
By Ayomide Otitoju Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike has dismissed recent claims by former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi that he is being disrespected, asserting that “respect is earned through integrity, not age or position.” Speaking Friday on Channels TV’s Politics Today, Wike described Amaechi’s comments as “unfortunate” and questioned his former mentor’s credibility….
By Ayomide Otitoju The Edo State Government has officially declared a dengue fever outbreak, with 86 confirmed cases across several local government areas, Commissioner for Health Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole announced at a press briefing in Benin City on Friday. “While the number of deaths is under verification, the trend is worrisome and requires decisive, collective…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to resist any attempt by the National Assembly to remove labour-related issues — including the national minimum wage — from the Exclusive Legislative List. NLC President Joe Ajaero issued the warning during a meeting of the Central Working Committee in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Friday….
By Ayomide Otitoju Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has dismissed rumours suggesting his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), reiterating his loyalty to the party and asserting his position as its leader in the state. In a statement on Friday, July 4, the governor addressed growing speculation, particularly after a recent visit to President…
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has said he is “frightened” to return to the club following the tragic death of his teammate Diogo Jota, who was killed alongside his younger brother, Andre Silva, in a car crash in Spain on Thursday. Salah’s emotional message came as tributes continued to pour in for the Portuguese forward, whose…
Family, friends, and football stars gathered in Gondomar, near Porto, on Saturday to bid farewell to Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother, Andre Silva, 25, following their tragic deaths in a car crash in northwestern Spain on Thursday. The funeral service, held at 0900 GMT and officiated by the Bishop of…
By Ayomide Otitoju The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Zamfara State has extended an invitation to Governor Dauda Lawal and other credible politicians to join its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections. Speaking to journalists in Gusau on Friday, ADC State Chairman Kabiru Garba revealed that over 100 individuals had defected to the party…
