Enoch Odesola

Leverkusen, Germany — Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen have placed a €50 million price tag on Nigerian striker Victor Boniface as speculation intensifies over his future ahead of the summer transfer window. Boniface, 24, is widely expected to make a move away from the BayArena following manager Xabi Alonso’s exit to Real Madrid. His departure could […]

Abeokuta, Ogun State — The much-anticipated international friendly between Nigeria’s Super Falcons and the Indomitable Lionesses of Cameroon has been postponed once more, following a fresh round of schedule adjustments. Originally set to be played last Saturday at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne, the fixture was first moved to Monday and relocated to the […]

Lagos, Nigeria — In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime security, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commissioned a fleet of advanced Naval platforms, reaffirming the country’s commitment to safeguarding its territorial waters and economic interests. The commissioning ceremony, held at NNS BEECROFT in Apapa, Lagos, was presided over by the Minister of State for […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of 22 athletes from Kano State who perished in a road accident along the Zaria-Kano Expressway on Saturday. The athletes were returning from the National Sports Festival recently held in Ogun State when their […]

Abeokuta, Nigeria — Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extended financial support to the families of 22 athletes and officials from Kano State who tragically lost their lives in a road accident while returning from the National Sports Festival, dubbed the Gateway Games 2024, held in Abeokuta. The sum of ₦1 million was donated […]

Lagos, Nigeria — In a decisive move to address the growing concern of domestic and sexual violence, the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has partnered with AXA Mansard Insurance Plc to promote awareness and education, especially in defense of the girl child. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Mr. […]

Lagos, Nigeria — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially commissioned three newly acquired Nigerian Navy warships—NNS SHERE, NNS FARO, and NNS IKOGOSI—alongside three AW109 Trekker helicopters, marking a significant step in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen maritime security and national defense. The commissioning ceremony, held at the Naval Dockyard in Victoria Island, Lagos, was carried out […]

Abuja, Nigeria — The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has issued a new summons for Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, directing him to appear at its office on Monday, June 2, after failing to honour an earlier invitation. The agency had initially called on the artist to report on May 30, […]

Los Angeles, USA — Ronald Fenty, father of global pop icon Rihanna, has passed away at the age of 70, following a brief illness. The sad news comes from close family sources, who confirmed that he died in Los Angeles after battling an undisclosed health condition. On Wednesday, Ronald’s younger son, Rajad Fenty, was seen […]

Jamaica and Nigeria clash this evening at the Gtech Community Stadium, West London, in the long-awaited return of the Unity Cup — back for the first time in 20 years! 🏆   Nigeria, who won the last edition in 2004, will be aiming to retain their crown 👑. The Super Eagles soared past Ghana in […]