Enoch Odesola

Football

OFFICIAL: Semi Ajayi Signs Two-Year Deal With Hull City

Hull, England — Nigerian international defender Semi Ajayi has officially joined EFL Championship side Hull City on a two-year contract, marking a significant addition to the Tigers’ defensive line ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 31-year-old centre-back sealed the move after a six-year spell at West Bromwich Albion, bringing with him a wealth of experience […]

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Education

Student Loan Application Goes Fully Digital, Says NELFUND

Abuja, Nigeria — The Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has announced the full digital transformation of its Student Loan Application System (SLAS), in a move designed to simplify and expedite the loan application process for both tertiary institutions and applicants across the country. This was made known in a press statement issued by NELFUND’s Director […]

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Football

Ferdinand Tips Osimhen for United Move Amid Transfer rumours

London, England — Football pundit and former Manchester United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has hinted that Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could be eyeing a move to Old Trafford this summer, following his reported rejection of a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal. Ferdinand made the remarks during a recent episode of his Rio Ferdinand […]

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Football

FIFA Club World Cup: Al-Hilal Stun Madrid with Draw in Miami

Miami, USA — Saudi Arabian powerhouse Al-Hilal produced a resilient performance to earn a hard-fought 1-1 draw against European champions Real Madrid in their opening match of the FIFA Club World Cup, held at the iconic Hard Rock Stadium. The encounter began with early promise from Al-Hilal, who thought they had taken the lead when […]

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Uncategorized

Enugu Ranked Among Nigeria’s Safest States — Gov Mbah

  Enugu, Nigeria — Governor Peter Mbah has reiterated that Enugu State remains one of the safest states in Nigeria, despite attempts by misinformation agents to distort public perception. The governor made the statement on Wednesday while receiving AIG Abayomi Oladipo, the Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 13, at the Lion Building, […]

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Security

Benue Massacre: Sobomabo Urges Tinubu To Act Boldly

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — The National Leader of the Simplicity Movement, High Chief Sobomabo Jackrich, has condemned the recent mass killing in Yelewata, Guma LGA of Benue State, describing it as a devastating national tragedy stemming from security lapses and poor coordination. In a statement released on Wednesday, Jackrich expressed deep sorrow over the loss […]

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Entertainment

T-Jos Sets Guinness Record With 154-Hour Haircut Marathon

Abuja, Nigeria — Nigerian barber Joshua Aiyeniro, popularly known as T-Jos, has made history after successfully completing the Guinness World Records (GWR) for the longest premium haircuts marathon, clocking an impressive 154 hours of active haircuts. This feat was confirmed in a press statement signed by Alhaji Gambo Jagindi, Head of Media & Publicity Planning […]

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Governance

Fadahunsi Launches Loan Scheme for 700 Osun Entrepreneurs

Ilesa, Osun State — Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Industry, has introduced a Revolving Loan Empowerment Scheme aimed at boosting small-scale businesses across his constituency. The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Osun State Ministry of Cooperatives and Empowerment, is designed to provide financial […]

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Sports

“Osimhen Wins Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Season”

Istanbul, Turkey — Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been crowned winner of the Turkish Super Lig Goal of the Season, following a dazzling display that captured fans and pundits alike. The Galatasaray forward earned the accolade for his breathtaking acrobatic finish against Antalyaspor in an October 2024 league clash — a goal that not only […]

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Governance

PDP Faces Hurdle as INEC Rejects NEC Meeting Notice

Abuja, Nigeria — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has encountered a major procedural setback after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declined to acknowledge its notice for an upcoming National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting. In a letter dated June 13, 2025, and signed by the Commission’s Acting Secretary, Haliru Aminu, INEC stated that the submitted […]

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