The decision to bring in Romelu Lukaku as a replacement for the unsettled Victor Osimhen is one that remains under intense scrutiny, particularly in light of the Belgian forward's performances since joining Napoli. The former Chelsea star, who seemed like an unexpected choice to fill the void left by the Nigerian striker, has often struggled to live up to the high expectations placed upon him.

Nigerian midfielder Chrisantus Uche turned a challenging period into an inspiring moment after Getafe’s 1-1 draw against Barcelona. Despite the turmoil of enduring racial abuse in Spain, Uche won hearts by gifting his shirt to a young Getafe fan in the stands following their home clash against Barca. What Is Your Opinion On This? The Table Is Turning. Politicians Are Now Getting Into Trouble Gradually!

What seems to be one of the longest search for a new head coach for the Super Eagles ended on Tuesday, January 7 after the Nigerian Football federation (NFF) appointed former Malian head coach, Eric Chelle, as the new head coach of the three-time African champions. The NFF’s Technical and Development Sub-Committee recommended Chelle for the vacant role during its meeting on January 2, 2025, in Abuja.

Victor Osimhen turned down a chance to join Manchester United in the current window Victor Osimhen turned down a chance to join Manchester United in the current window Victor Osimhen continues to captivate football fans with his stellar performances for Galatasaray since joining the Turkish giants last September from Napoli. On Friday night, the Nigerian striker scored his 14th goal across all competitions, reinforcing his value as one of Europe’s top forwards.

The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said it will commence a four-month CAF B-License Coaching Course from April 7 to August 25, 2025. The course, which is open to male and female, is expected to equip Nigerian coaches with modern techniques to handle current and future football challenges.What Is Your Opinion On This? The Table Is Turning. Politicians Are Now Getting Into Trouble Gradually!

Governor Charles Soludo of Anambra State on Saturday disclosed that arrested Finland-based self-acclaimed Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa “has continued kidnapping for ransom”. Soludo said kidnapping is currently a business that is more lucrative than drugs and oil. The governor who spoke in Awka, the state capital, said before he became governor, eight local government areas in the state were being controlled by gunmen.

The 2027 Rivers state governorship election is expected to be held in the first quarter of 2027, to elect the governor of the oil-rich state. Expectedly, the election would be concurrent with voting to the Rivers state house of assembly as well as several other gubernatorial elections and polls to all other state houses of assembly.What Is Your Opinion On This?

Reno Omokri, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has listed some courses offered in Nigerian higher institutions that are no longer relevant, particularly in the year 2025 and beyond. Omokri, a former presidential aide, posited that these courses are not relevant because employers would not employ graduates from such fields. According to him, employers would have nothing to do with such courses, and they provide no skills.

Upon the expiration of an ultimatum, Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, his Bayelsa counterpart, Douye Diri, and Tajudeen Abbas, speaker of the House of Representatives, are among the 568 Nigerians and firms whose plots of land in Abuja have been revoked. As reported by Premium Times on Thursday, January 16, the possession of the lands was repealed on the fresh orders of Nyesom Wike, the minister of the federal capital territory (FCT).

The federal government of Nigeria on Thursday morning, January 16, said it does not need Muhammadu Sanusi II, Emir of Kano's stamp of approval "for our laudable policies". Legit.ng recently reported that Sanusi declared his unwillingness to provide insights or solutions to Nigeria’s economic challenges under the President Bola Tinubu-led government. Recall the former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) boss stated that while the nation’s current economic situation was foreseeable and possibly avoidable, he deliberately refrained from addressing it.

The presidency has denied news on social media that President Bola Tinubu forced his predecessor Muhammadu Buhari to take the witness stand in a Paris court in France over a $6 billion Mambilla power contract fraud. Legit.ng reports that an online media platform had reported that Buhari was hauled into court on Saturday, January 18, for allegedly breaching the terms of a power generation and distribution contract awarded to Sunrise Power and Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN).

As Nigeria gears up for the 2027 elections, renowned political expert and development strategist Hamma Hayatu laid out his vision for a potent strategy to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential elections. Hayatu made these assertions when he spoke exclusively with Legit.ng on Thursday, January 16..Pr0ceed The Full Reading From The Site, F0r Better V!ew Why Atiku Abubakar is PDP’s best hope?

A suspected internet fraudster has been arrested after allegedly killing an operative of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) during an operation in Anambra state. The tragic incident, which occurred on Friday, January 17, also left another EFCC officer seriously injured. According to an EFCC official, the suspect opened fire on the operatives as they attempted an arrest, killing one officer and injuring another.

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has doused the fire that erupted at Bogobiri House, 9 Maitama Sule Street, Ikoyi, Lagos. The incident happened at about 20:06 hours on Saturday and was brought to the attention of the public by a former TV reality star, Kimoprah..Pr0ceed The Full Reading From The Site, F0r Better V!ew "Please, we need the attention of the Lagos fire service right now.

The Presidency has said it wishes that the leader of the UK Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, "would avoid denigrating Nigeria, the country of her origin, as a weapon to please her far right base." This was in reaction to a recent statement by Badenoch who said Britain should not be like Nigeria that is plagued by “terrible governments.”".Pr0ceed The Full Reading From The Site, F0r Better V!ew…

The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have flouted the order of their Executive Chairman when they raided some internet fraudsters, aka Yahoo boys, in Awka, Anambra State, an operation that led to the death of their colleague, an Assistant Superintendent, Halisu Sahabi. Halisu was said to have been shot with a pump action by a suspected Yahoo boy who refused to grant EFCC operatives access to his house.What Is Your Opinion On This?

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has declared today, Friday, January 17, as a work-free day for public servants in the state. The development was made known in a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan. According to the statement, the holiday is intended to enable public servants to travel to their various communities and exercise their civic responsibilities during the elections, scheduled to hold tomorrow, Saturday, January 18.

The Northern Patriotic Coalition for Democracy (NPCD) has condemned former Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, for his criticism of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic policies, describing his statements as careless and misinformed. The group said Sanusi lacks the moral justification to advise the government, accusing him of exacerbating the country’s economic problems. According to the NPCD, Sanusi’s tenure at First Bank was marred by questionable loan approvals that contributed to the banking crisis, while his policies as Central Bank of Nigeria Governor were inconsistent and often controversial.

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an upward adjustment in the pricing structure for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. In a statement titled “Communication on PMS Price Review”, released on Friday, the refinery revealed that the new bulk purchase rate for customers buying between 2 million and 4.99 million litres will now stand at N955 per litre. Bulk buyers acquiring 5 million litres or more will enjoy a slightly lower rate of N950 per litre.

In a show of appreciation and commitment to the All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Yazid Shehu Danfulani, the Director of Youth Mobilization for Tinubu in Zamfara State, has distributed 20 cars to party supporters in the Northwest. This gesture is expected to boost the morale of party supporters and encourage them to continue working towards the party’s goals. According to Danfulani: “This is just a small token of appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our party supporters.

The wife of retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Hakeem Odumosu has been kidnapped from her residence in the Arepo area of Ogun State. The kidnappers, reportedly heavily armed, stormed the residence in a coordinated attack, on Friday. According to eyewitnesses, the victim was about to enter her home when her Lexus Jeep was accosted by the kidnappers. They dragged her out of the vehicle and took her through a swampy area to an unknown location.

President Bola Tinubu has expressed his gratitude to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) for their unanimous endorsement of the four Tax Reform Bills currently being reviewed by the National Assembly. In a statement issued on his behalf by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Friday, President Tinubu praised the governors for their exemplary leadership and their role in fostering unity across the nation.

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has urged members of the public to discountenance purported recruitment announcement for the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC)) circulating in certain online platforms. The Company clarified that there is no separate recruitment process for the Port Harcourt Refinery other than the one which started last year, which also includes all NNPC Ltd.’s businesses, with successful candidates at the Computer-Based Aptitude Test proceeding for the interview stage this week.

The Sokoto State Judicial Commission of Inquiry, established to investigate the administration of former Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal since October 2023, concluded its public hearing on Thursday. During his presentation before the Commission, the Lead Counsel, Hassan Liman (SAN), emphasized that the inquiry was not intended to harass, discredit, or malign the former governor but rather to examine his stewardship, which is an accepted practice in governance.

A nongovernmental organisation, Triple Seal Global Initiative for Peace has condemned in totality, the unwarranted attack by cluster of suspected cybercriminals, widely known as Yahoo Boys, on the Economic and Financial Crime Commission officers traveling to Anambra on an assignment from their zonal headquarters in Enugu. It can be recalled that Armed internet fraudsters fatally shot an officer after opening fire on a team of anti-graft operatives in Anambra on Friday, as reported by Peoples Gazette.