An unnamed man took to the streets of Abuja on Friday morning, storming the national secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He said that the party had abandoned him after he sold his property for more than N30 million to fund their 2023 election campaign. A video shows a man displaying a poster that … Read more
The Supreme Court’s decision to confirm Senator David Mark as the ADC’s leader has been hailed by former Attorney-General of the Federation Abubakar Malami as a “resounding victory” that upholds the party’s commitment to democracy, justice, and order. The verdict is a watershed moment that demonstrates the victory of truth, patience, and legitimate perseverance, according … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Al-Nassr, has stated that he was instrumental in getting other world-class players to sign with the Saudi Pro League (SPL). This was said by the Portuguese striker when chatting recently with Rio Ferdinand, a legend at Manchester United. Notable players who have joined the SPL since Ronaldo’s arrival include Neymar, Karim … Read more
According to football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez will choose the club’s new manager soon, after rumours began circulating that Jose Mourinho was interested in a return to Real Madrid. There has been mounting talk that Mourinho may be returning to the Spanish capital, and this news comes as no surprise. … Read more
When the Niger Tornadoes play Kwara United on matchday 36 of the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL), the state government of Niger has announced a bonus of N2 million for the team. Danjuma Abdul Masu, chairman of the state sports commission, announced the news in Minna on Thursday. On Sunday, Minna’s Bako Kontagora Stadium will … Read more
According to Footynaija, Raphael Onyedika turned down a new contract offer from Belgian Pro League club Club Brugge. The 19-time Belgian champions still have Onyedika’s one-year deal remaining. In January, Club Brugge turned down approaches from Galatasaray, winners of the Turkish Super Lig, to acquire the Nigerian international. Het Nieuwsblad, a Belgian news outlet, reports … Read more
Thursday, a group of bandits believed to be Fulani militias besieged the Sabon Gari (Yilpo) hamlet in Plateau State’s Mangu Local Government Area, killing one young miner, wounding two others, and kidnapping a third. According to Nandom Ishaku, a community youth leader, who confirmed the attack to Footynaija on Friday, armed Fulani bandits ambushed a … Read more
An operation in Sokoto State’s Tangaza Local Government Area resulted in the seizure of firearms and ammunition and the arrest of three alleged bandits. Security analyst Zagazola Makama revealed the news in a post she made on X on Friday. After receiving intelligence inputs regarding a planned attack in the area, the suspects were apprehended … Read more
Many involved in and affected by the Jukun-Tiv conflict in Taraba State have spoken out against recent statements that significant peace talks are underway, calling them false and based on nothing more than speculation. Friday saw the group’s statement expressing its disagreement with the mounting optimism being expressed by mediators and government officials. They claim … Read more
Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, the commissioner of police in Kano State, has praised the state’s workers for their development efforts and emphasised the continued importance of their sacrifices to the advancement of both Kano and Nigeria. On behalf of the officers and men of the Kano State Police Command, the commissioner of police extended congratulations to … Read more