The Labour Party (LP), presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has clarified that there is no merger deal yet with the Peoples Democratic Party( PDP), the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other party. Obi, who made this clarification on morning of Thursday, 2 January, 2025 when he held a press conference in Abuja on the state of the nation, added that no agreement has been established with other parties yet. The former Anambra State governor rallied all lovers of Nigeria in the political space to come together in 2027 and defeat the ruling All Progressives Congress…
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Granada striker, Edna Imade, has been voted Liga F Player of the Month for December The Nigerian beat Amaiur Sarriegi, Real Sociedad, Jone Amezaga, Athletic Club, Signe Bruun, Real Madrid CF, Esmee Brugts of FC Barcelona, Romane Salvador, RCD Espanyol and Andrea Álvarez, SD Eibar to the award. The 24-year-old is the fourth recipient of the award. Imade racked up three goals and one assist for Granada in the month under review. She has netted eight times for Granada this season. Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade claimed the inaugural award in September. Alexia Putellas and Patri Guijarro won the award…
Spanish La Liga giants, Real Madrid will not give up on signing Liverpool FC right- back Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window. Daily Mail reports the La Liga champions have already seen an opening bid rejected by the Reds. But Madrid will test Liverpool’s resolve again in the coming weeks, just as they will not give up on signing Trent Alexander-Arnold in the January transfer window. They are willing to try again with an official offer around £20 million to sign Alexander-Arnold now rather than for free in the summer. The 26-year-old can legally talk to Real — and…
Popular Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has revealed why he kicked a fan during his performance at a Lagos concert. Recall that the singer was captured in a now controversial video on social media abruptly exiting the stage after assaulting a fan who tried to touch him at the 2025 Lagos Countdown concert. Reacting to the incident online, many users criticised the musician and tagged him the most arrogant Nigerian artiste. Addressing the controversy in an Instagram story on the evening Wednesday, 1 January, 2025, Burna Boy stated that he has PTSD and warned his fans not to ever jump on his…
Famous Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has hit made history by becoming the first African artist to surpass 8 billion streams on Spotify. The 8 billion streams include both leads and features. His collaborative hit with Canadian superstar, Drake, ‘One Dance,’ is his most streamed song on the platform with over 2 billion streams. ‘One Dance’ holds the Guinness World Record for the first single to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify. Wizkid’s most streamed album on the platform is the deluxe edition of his fourth studio album, ‘Made In Lagos’ with about a billion streams. Meanwhile, Burna Boy has hit 7.2…
The kidnapped senior Anglican cleric, Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala and his and his driver have regained freedom. Okpala confirmed his freedom in a post on his Facebook page, on the morning of Thursday, 2 January, 2025. The clergyman simply wrote: “Praise the Lord!” Hundreds of reactions followed immediately, thanking God for his freedom. Thegazellenews.com recalls that Okpala, a retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi, was released one month after he was abducted. Okpala he went missing on his way to Umuchu, a community in Anambra State for a burial ceremony. Details of his release are still…
The Vice President of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima has declared that Nigeria will experience a robust economy in 2025, just as he also assured Nigerians that they would smile again as the economy begins to improve in the new year. Speaking in a video shared by President Bola Tinubu’s Special Assistant on Social Media, Dada Olusegun, via X, Shettima said the government is collaborating with the National Assembly to address Nigeria’s challenges. “I believe we have turned a corner. Insha Allah, we shall have very robust economic activity in the new year. “The economy has started picking up, and in…
President Bola Tinubu said his administration is encouraged by the National Assembly’s support over the last 19 months and is determined to take Nigeria to the Promised Land. The President spoke Wednesday, 1 January, 2025, while receiving Vice President Kashim Shettima, the leadership of the National Assembly, and former principal officers of the National Assembly at his Oyinkan Abayomi Drive residence in Ikoyi, Lagos. The New Year homage, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, preceded a similar visit by members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF). “Nigerians are the heart of everything we are doing. We have come to serve.…
President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday in Lagos, emphasised the critical role of state governors in driving Nigeria’s development and prosperity, saying their leadership at the subnational level is central to achieving food security, economic prosperity and rapid national growth. During a New Year homage by Vice President Kashim Shettima and members of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) at his Ikoyi residence, the President expressed his gratitude for their support and collaboration while highlighting key areas requiring joint effort for the nation’s progress. “You are the most important link to Nigeria’s prosperity and development. The Federal Government accounts for about 30…
Tragedy occurred in the early hours of Wednesday 1 January, 2025 as an unidentified man was stabbed to death by another in the Ogwanja area of Sapele in Delta State. It was gathered the sad incident occurred in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Reports said he was killed following an altercation over rice. The deceased had reportedly had an argument with another in the area, leading to a physical fight between them. The suspect killer, whose name residents of the area have refused to disclose reportedly picked a bottle and stabbed the deceased multiple times. Source: Daily Post