The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), under the leadership of Ibrahim Gusau, is reportedly owing Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, four months’ salary. Chelle, who took over as head coach earlier this year, has impressed many with his results despite initial skepticism surrounding his appointment. The 46-year-old Franco-Malian tactician has silenced critics with his technical expertise, guiding the Super Eagles to an impressive 14 points out of a possible 18 in his last six games. His efforts culminated in securing Nigeria’s spot in the World Cup playoffs, a feat achieved against significant odds. However, according to sources within the NFF,…
Author: Khadijah Olowode
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commends the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursue qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The President praised the Super Eagles for the hunger, passion, and determination displayed on the field in Uyo, noting that the superlative performance has reignited Nigerians’ football pride. ”While the job is not yet complete, I join millions of Nigerian football fans in wishing our team every success in the playoffs. “The mood across the country reflects a shared belief…
Recently, there have been fictitious stories circulating in the media about Chief Razaq Okoya CON and Chief (Mrs.) Shade Okoya MON, and their company RAO Investment Property Company Ltd. These reports are entirely untrue and malicious fabrications, clearly designed to create confusion regarding an open case, intimidate and damage the reputation of the Okoyas. The truth is that these are two completely separate issues which have been twisted together to create a sensational and misleading story for dubious and fraudulent reasons. 1. The property in question, a 16 unit 3 bedroom flats fully belongs to Chief Razaq Okoya CON registered…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna has admitted into evidence the written statement of Mr. Samuel Aruwan, the third prosecution witness (PW3), in the ongoing money laundering case filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) against Mr. Jimi Lawal and three others. Mr. Lawal, a former Senior Special Adviser/Councilor to the immediate past Governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, is standing trial alongside the former Accountant-General of the State, Mr. Umar Waziri, and the former Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Yusuf Inuwa, over allegations of abuse of office and diversion of public funds through…
Nigerian senior secondary school students in arts and humanities will no longer be required to present a credit in mathematics in their Senior School Certificate Examination, organised by the West African Examination Council and National Examination Council, as a condition for admission to universities and polytechnics, the Federal Ministry of Education said on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025. For years, admission seekers in arts and humanities, like their contemporaries in sciences and social sciences, have been mandated to have five credits, including mathematics and English language, to secure admission into higher institutions. The revised National Guidelines for Entry Requirements into Nigerian…
A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as JANDOR, has appealed to the Igbo community in Lagos that the ongoing demolition exercise in the state was not targeted towards any particular tribe, reports TheGazelleNews.com Speaking at a meeting with the Ndigbos in Lagos on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025, JANDOR said, having lived together peacefully for several years, there’s no need to create tension and inflame passion where none exists. According to him, “We sell lands to everyone irrespective of where you come from. The…
From Cyril Mbah, Abuja The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its decision to adopt the consensus mode of voting in the conduct of its Governorship Primary Election in Ekiti State. This move marks a departure from its earlier decision to use direct primary but the party explained that the adoption of the consensus mode was necessitated by the voluntary withdrawal of Mrs. Atinuke Oluremi Omolayo, one of the two cleared aspirants. A statement issued on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025, by Barrister Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary disclosed that Mrs. Omolayo conveyed her decision to withdraw from the contest through…
Nigeria has renewed its call for African nations to unite under a comprehensive Climate Compact aimed at harmonising carbon markets, enhancing transparency, and amplifying the continent’s collective influence on the global climate stage. The call underscores Africa’s commitment to driving a just, inclusive, and sustainable transition that leaves no one behind. The appeal was made at the Africa Climate Forum (ACF) 2025, held under the theme “Bolder, Greener, and Better Steps: Closing Transition Gaps in Africa.” A theme which reflects the urgent need for African countries to move from lofty commitments to concrete, actionable steps that close existing transition gaps. …
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in collaboration with the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR) has called on Nigerian border officials to uphold the human rights and dignity of migrants, stressing that migrants remain among the most vulnerable groups and must be treated with compassion and fairness. The call was made during a High-Level Briefing with Border Officials held in Abuja, to share findings from recent human rights monitoring and assessment missions conducted at the Seme Border in Lagos State and Idiroko Border in Ogun State. The event, which brought together representatives of key border agencies, development partners, and…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has taken a major step toward restoring financial stability and investor confidence in the electricity market with the finalization of the implementation framework for the Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan, a landmark initiative approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address structural bottlenecks and lay the groundwork for large-scale private sector-led investment and sustained economic growth. On Tuesday, 7 October, 2025, in Abuja, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun; the Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu; and the Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Mrs. Olu…