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Former Arsenal striker, Alan Smith has expressed skepticism regarding reports that link Emmanuel Fernandez to a summer transfer to Arsenal, questioning both the necessity for reinforcements in the centre-back position and the player’s preparedness for a higher level of competition. Fernandez, who began his tenure with Rangers at the start of the season, has had an impressive debut year in Scotland. The 24-year-old has surpassed initial expectations at Ibrox Stadium, solidifying his role as a crucial player in defense while also contributing offensively. His reliable performances have garnered attention, leading to his first call-up to the Nigeria national football team…

Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has called on the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party to use last Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment as a turning point to reunite the party and refocus on winning the 2027 general elections. In a statement on Saturday issued through his media office, signed by Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki advised the PDP leadership elected at the March 29, 2026, national convention to treat the verdict as a “challenge” to immediately begin rebuilding and reconciliation within the party. He argued that the court decision, which invalidated the Ibadan convention, also vindicated his earlier position that the…

The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri on Thursday raised the alarm over a break-in at St. Mulumba Parish, Wetheral Road, Owerri, during which a monstrance containing the Blessed Sacrament was stolen. The Archdiocesan Chancellor/Secretary, Rev. Fr. Patrick C. Mbarah, disclosed this in a letter addressed to priests, religious and the laity of the Owerri Archdiocese. He described the incident as a desecration of the chapel and directed members to observe a one-week prayer of reparation. According to him, yet-to-be-identified persons took advantage of the rain in the early hours of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to carry out the act. Mbarah said…

There is an unwritten rule in Nigerian politics that explains why the Presidency often issues statements whenever someone significant leaves the cabinet or President Bola Tinubu’s employ. Last week, it was two, no, three ministers who exited the cabinet. Within 48 hours, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; the Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Musa Dangiwa and the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, left their positions. On Monday, April 20, the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation announced what it described as a “minor cabinet reshuffle.” Senator George…

The Obidient Movement on Friday declared its support for the ongoing push by the Nigeria Labour Congress for an upward review of the national minimum wage, urging the Federal Government to take urgent action to cushion the impact of rising inflation on workers. The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, disclosed this in a Workers’ Day tribute issued in Abuja, where he described Nigerian workers as “the real heroes of the economy” whose contributions sustain national growth despite worsening economic conditions. He said, “As of April 2026, the official national minimum wage remains ₦70,000 per month. “However,…

A Nigerian construction technology firm has highlighted a building system that it says can deliver bungalows in as little as three weeks, as it seeks to address delays and inefficiencies in the country’s housing sector. Sourcebridge Limited, an innovator in modern construction technology in Nigeria, has launched a four-weekend live technical demonstration of its EasyForm System at its active project site in Dakibiyu, Wuye, Abuja. A statement by the company on Wednesday stated that the demonstration series will be held on May 2, 9, and 16, 2026, and is expected to attract construction industry professionals, real estate developers, landowners, estate…

No fewer than 1,000 residents of Cross River State have benefited from a free medical outreach organised by the Na’ar Youth Swagger Medical Outreach in partnership with Grace Network Evangelical Outreach. The foundation offered free surgeries, dental services and other healthcare interventions to people unable to afford medical treatment. The outreach, which took place in Calabar on Wednesday, delivered a range of healthcare services including minor and major surgeries, dental treatment, eye care, laboratory tests, and general medical consultations. Speaking during the exercise, the Team Lead of the Free Medical Division, Blessing Obie, said the initiative was designed to improve…

Social media comedian and streamer, Carter Efe, has rebuffed a comparison to heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, insisting his ring name is Carter Mayweather. He made the declaration during his post-fight interview at the Chaos in the Ring 4 event held at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Friday night. Efe had just defeated street artiste Habeeb ‘Portable’ Badmus by unanimous decision when a member of the audience called out the heavyweight champion’s name in his direction. “Who called me Anthony Joshua? My name is Carter Mayweather,” he said, drawing loud cheers from the crowd. The…

Afrobeats artiste, Habeeb Badmus, also known as Portable, has welcomed a baby boy with his wife, Omobewaji Ewatomi, shortly after losing a celebrity boxing match to skit maker, Carter Efe, in Lagos. The singer announced the birth on his Instagram page on Saturday, hours after he was defeated by Carter Efe via unanimous decision at the “Chaos in the Ring 4” event held at Balmoral Hall. Reacting to both developments, Portable said, “My wife just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy. I value that more than a belt. You can buy the belt, but not my child.” He also…

The Federal Government has commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for offering fully funded scholarships to 50 Nigerian students in petroleum and mineral studies. The scholarship, which is part of a bilateral education and capacity-building initiative, was announced during a courtesy visit by the Saudi Ambassador to Nigeria, Yousef Bin Mohammed Al-Balawi, to the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in Abuja on Monday. According to a statement issued by Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to the Minister, the Federal Government described the gesture as a strategic investment in Nigeria’s human capital development and a reflection of strong…