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Everton are set to open talks with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford over a new contract that they hope will keep him at the club for the rest of his career. He has made 322 appearances since joining the club from Sunderland in 2017 for £30m, a British record for a keeper. Pickford, whose current deal expires […]

Former spokesperson of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council, Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has effectively handed its 2027 presidential ticket to Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike. Speaking on Channels Television’s breakfast show on Friday, Okonkwo claimed that Wike has consistently imposed his will on the PDP, often […]

The Abia State Government has dismissed six officers of the Ministry of Justice after an internal audit and administrative inquiry uncovered their involvement in a salary padding scheme. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Chairman of the Abia State Civil Service Commission, Pastor Eno Jerry Eze, the affected officer include a Principal […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced the establishment of a dedicated Compiance Department as part of ongoing reforms to enhance regulatory effectiveness and streamline supervisory responsibilities. According to a circular signed by Olubunmi Ayodele-Oni, the new department was created in the first quarter of 2025 with full operational responsibilities commencing in the second […]

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has filed a suit against the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, challenging the newly introduced tinted glass permit policy, which it described as unlawful and a violation of citizens’ fundamental rights. At its pre-conference National Executive Council (NEC) meeting held in Enugu on August 23, the association resolved to […]

As Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Maulud nationwide, Oyo State acting governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, has congratulated the Muslim faithful in the state and across Nigeria on witnessing the Eid-el-Mawlid 2025, tasking them to use the auspicious occasion to pray for the country and the state. The acting governor, who felicitated Muslims, maintained that the spiritual importance of […]

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has called on residents to embrace the teachings of peace, compassion, and unity as they celebrate Eid-el-Maulud. Wike, in a message to residents of the FCT, emphasised that the occasion, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is an opportunity to strengthen the bonds of […]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted for alleged financial crimes. In a post on its social media handles on Friday, the anti-graft agency said Ogundele was being sought in connection with a case involving “diversion of funds and money […]