The crisis of confidence in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, appears far from over as discussions surrounding the party’s zoning formula for the 2027 general elections seem to be creating another gulf among southern leaders of the party. Yesterday, some Southern stakeholders of the PDP described as illegal a consultative meeting of the party’s zoning…
The Nigeria Police Force has issued a statement dismissing a viral “wanted” notice circulating on social media about Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo. The notice, widely circulated on social media, claiming Iyabo Ojo was wanted by the Office of the Inspector General of Police Monitoring Unit, was described by the police as “false, misleading, and not…
Adedayo Oketola, a highly decorated journalist, author and former newspaper editor, is seeing his work transcend the newsroom. His award-winning reports are now being cited in academic journals, policy papers, and international forums, proving that rigorous journalism remains a critical force in driving research, accountability, and reform across sectors. Uzoma Mba writes that the award-winning editor’s impactful…
Chelsea’s owners BlueCo have now taken 15 players or staff from Brighton since 2022, which began with £60m signing Marc Cucurella before manager Graham Potter followed months later. Chelsea are set to poach yet another player from Brighton after their owners agreed a move for midfielder Julio Enciso – but he is actually signing for their…
Nigeria International, Alex Iwobi has said that he wants Arsenal star, Reiss Nelson to join him at Fulham. Nelson, 25, spent the last season on loan with Fulham. During this period, he played just 12 appearances for Fulham with his season cut short with injury. He found the back of the net twice and made…
Liverpool legend, Steven Gerrard, has named three current best midfielders in the world. The Englishman spoke during a quickfire round of questions with ESPN. When asked to name his best three midfielders in the world at the moment, Gerrard selected Manchester City’s Rodri, Liverpool’s Alexis Mac Allister, and Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha. The former Rangers and…
Javier Mascherano was sent off at halftime, leaving assistant Javier Morales in charge. Luis Suárez was the star of the night at Chase Stadium, leading Inter Miami to a 2-1 win over Tigres with a brace from the penalty spot that secured the Herons’ place in the tournament semifinals. “It was a very tough match….
Ebenezer Harcourt is optimistic he has a big future ahead of him after making his debut for Nigeria. The Sporting Lagos goalkeeper was a surprise inclusion in Nigeria’s starting line-up for the 2024 African Nations Championship Group D clash with Congo on Tuesday night. The 15-year-old made history as the youngest player to feature for…
Wilfred Ndidi has declared Besiktas’ readiness for the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League tie with FC Lausanne-Sport. The encounter will hold at the Stade de Tuiliere on Thursday night (today). Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side head into the game in buoyant mood having defeated Eyupspor 2-1 in their opening league game of the…
Joe Cole, former Chelsea and England star, has raised a big question mark over Arsenal’s summer signing Viktor Gyokeres. Cole recently spoke to Hayters TV while suggesting that Arsenal would have signed Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen this summer. Arsenal had signed Gyokeres from Portuguese side Sporting CP, but Osimhen was linked with the Gunners before…
