In Hakeem Otuyiga, El-Kanemi Warriors have a highly experienced goalkeeper, and he has made an immediate impact since joining from relegated Akwa United. Such is the confidence the Technical bench has in him that he has started both games of the new season, and he has kept back-to-back clean sheets. Otuyiga has played a pivotal role in helping the Maiduguri side to secure valuable points early in the season. On Matchday 1 against Bendel Insurance FC at home, Otuyiga was easily the fans’ favourite, with thousands chanting his name: “Hakeem! Hakeem!” His commanding presence and shot-stopping ability energised the crowd…
Author: Soffiyyah Olamide
Receiving the 2024/25 Golden Boot Award in Abuja on Tuesday, Nasarawa United forward, Yusuf Anas, has set himself a target of over 20 goals in the current campaign. At the award ceremony, which was delayed due to the player’s involvement in the just-ended Africa Nations Championship, Yusuf said the award has sparked a determination in him to score more goals than the 17 he netted last season. Yusuf expressed gratitude for the recognition, describing it as a motivation to aim higher. “I’m happy to be recognised by the NPFL. This award motivates me to push harder, and I hope to…
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM), Abubakar Abba Bello, has called on Nigerian youth and women to tap into investment opportunities in non-oil sectors that align with their passions and skills. Mr. Bello made this appeal on Tuesday, 2 September, 2025, during an impactful session organized by the Youth Wing of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Dr. Dayo Israel at the Youth House in Abuja. The event was part of an ongoing initiative designed to foster direct engagement between policymakers and citizens under the Renewed Hope Agenda, with the aim of…
Team Lagos U-15 athletes have achieved an unprecedented performance at the ongoing National Youth Games (NYG) in Asaba Delta State, storming to victory with an astonishing haul of 19 gold, 4 sliver medals, to dominate the swimming event and cement its place as the unrivaled powerhouse in the pool. Speaking on the landmark achievement, the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Mr. Lekan Fatodu, reiterated that the outstanding results were testaments to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s consistent investment in sports development, modern infrastructure and the nurturing of young talents across the state. “The victory of our young champions reflects the…
Popular comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, widely known as Ali Baba, and his company, XQZMOI TV, have been evicted from a Victoria Island property. The eviction was carried out by bailiffs of the Federal High Court in Lagos, acting on a writ of possession issued on Friday, 15 August, 2025. The action followed a judgment delivered by Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa on July 31, 2025, which dismissed a suit brought by Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), against Harold Expansion Industries Nigeria Limited and, critically, ruled in favour of Harold Expansion’s counterclaim. The court’s decision reversed the sale of the property, located…
NNPC Ltd has announced the appointment of two seasoned executives: Mr. Andy Odeh and Mrs. Morenike Adewunmi, to key leadership positions. Mr. Odeh assumes the role of Chief Corporate Communications Officer, while Mrs. Adewunmi has been appointed Chief Relations Officer. Mr. Odeh brings over three decades of extensive experience in communications and business administration across the oil and gas, advertising, and broadcasting sectors. Prior to joining NNPC, he had a distinguished 26-year career at Nigeria LNG (NLNG). There, he held various leadership roles in Community Relations and Development; Business Logistics and Services; Information Management and Technology; Corporate Communications and Public…
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has warmly welcomed Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran JANDOR, back to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Obasa hosted Dr. Adediran on Monday, 1 September, 2025, at his official residence in Ikeja GRA, where he described his return to the progressive family as “a very good move” and expressed delight at having him back in the fold. The Speaker commended JANDOR for his courage and conviction, stressing that APC remains the party that truly represents the yearnings and aspirations of Lagosians and Nigerians at large. He assured JANDOR…
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it is deeply saddened by the passing of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, whom it described as a distinguished friend of the Commission and a stalwart champion of human rights. In a statement on Monday, 1 September 2025, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, said: “On behalf of the Management and Staff of the Commission, I extend our heartfelt condolences to his family, colleagues, and the entire Nigeria Police Force. “As a visionary leader, Arase brought transformative reforms to the Nigeria Police Force, prioritising citizen-centric policing and…
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar on Tuesday, 2 September, 2025, announced the creation of a Cyber Diplomacy Unit within the Ministry as part of the efforts to keep the nation’s diplomatic cycle abreast of happenings in the cyber and digital space. Tuggar noted that the unit is to coordinate Nigeria’s cyber and digital-related foreign policy and ensure Nigeria’s voice becomes influential in international cyberspace governance. He noted that this has become imperative in the evolving technological space, which has come to redefine the foundations of diplomacy. The Minister speaking at the seminar on anticipatory cyber, digital diplomacy organized…
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, is top of the list of early birds to arrive at Eagles camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier game against Rwanda on Saturday, 6 September 2025. First training session held at the main bowl, Godswill Akpabio Stadium, from 6 pm. Others in camp as at 5 pm Tuesday, 2 September 2025, are: Bruno Onyemachi Amas Obasogie Alex Iwobi Calvin Bassey Fisayo Dele-Bashiru Ola Aina Bright Osayi-Samuel Moses Simon Chidozie Awaziem Adebayo Adeleye Benjamin Fredericks Felix Agu Wilfred Ndidi Frank Onyeka A total of nine more players are expected to join the camp in…