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Calls for major corporate investment in the Nigeria Premier Football League resurfaced on Sunday after the Director General of the National Sports Commission, Bukola Olopade, declared that the domestic league has now developed enough structure and competitiveness to attract multi-billion naira sponsorship deals. Mr Olopade made the remarks in Lagos shortly after Rangers International secured the 2025/26 NPFL title with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ikorodu City FC at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. The title race went down to the final day, with Rivers United FC also defeating Katsina United 3-0 in Port Harcourt, but Rangers’ victory ensured the Flying…
Leicester City have confirmed that Nigerian midfielder Joe Aribo will leave the club following the expiration of his loan spell, as the former Premier League champions begin a major squad restructuring after their relegation to League One. The Foxes announced the development on Sunday in their official retained and released list, confirming the departure of several senior players alongside the return of multiple loanees to their parent clubs. Aribo, who spent the season at Leicester on loan from Southampton, is now expected to return to St Mary’s, where he still has a contract running until June 2026. In a statement…
President Bola Tinubu has admitted that a lot of Nigerians are still facing economic struggles and safety concerns. Tinubu spoke on Sunday when he accepted the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential ticket for the 2027 election. Recognizing the economic difficulties the country is facing, he said: “However, there are still challenges ahead. Many Nigerians continue to face challenges with increasing prices and changes in the economy. “We take these concerns seriously; we see them and lead not from a place of ease, but from a true understanding of the situation, with honesty and decisive action.” The President also acknowledged that safety is…
The Bauchi State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has thrown its weight behind former Vice President Atiku Abubakar ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The endorsement was made during a stakeholders’ meeting held in Bauchi on Sunday, where party leaders described Atiku as a seasoned politician with the experience needed to tackle Nigeria’s economic and security challenges. Speaking at the gathering, the Bauchi ADC Chairman, Shu’aibu Dankama, said the decision followed consultations among party stakeholders who believe Atiku remains a strong figure capable of leading the country. According to him, “the endorsement reflects confidence in Atiku’s leadership qualities and…
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has arrested 17 persons during raids on suspected hubs of immoral activities in different parts of the state capital. According to a statement issued by the board on Sunday, May 24, 2026, the operation was carried out under the ongoing “Operation Tsaftace Birnin Shehu” campaign aimed at sanitising the state. The statement said the acting Commander of the Sokoto State Hisbah Board and Director of Da’awa, Imam Sirajo Abubakar, led the operation. The raids were conducted in the Minannata, Rijiyar Shehu, Majema, Sokoto Silame, and Mabera areas of Sokoto metropolis. The board said the exercise…
Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote has attributed his team’s final day victory over Kano Pillars to the effort of the players, and technical crew. The Peace Boys beat Kano Pillars 1-0 in a keenly contested encounter at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The victory confirmed Plateau United’s Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, status for next season. Ogunbote confessed it was a difficult achievement for the team. “It was a collective responsibility everybody had a share in the game,” Ogunbote reacted in a post-match interview. “It was a project I must confess took a big toll on me, it didn’t…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Niger State Command, has deployed 600 personnel to ensure a hitch-free Eid-el-Kabir celebration across the state. This is disclosed in a statement by the Sector Commander, A’ishat Sa’adu, issued to newsmen on Monday in Minna. Sa’adu said the special operation would cover major highways across Niger, beginning Monday, May 25. She added that the command had also mobilised 12 patrol vehicles, one tow truck, and three ambulances to support the operation. According to her, the deployment is designed to ensure free flow of traffic, provide prompt rescue services, and enhance the safety of road users…
The Kano State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public health and curbing the circulation of substandard drugs. This follows the seizure of counterfeit medicines worth over N200m in the state. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, the seizure was carried out by the Kano State Committee on Motor Parks and Other Public Places during a raid within the Kano metropolis. The director of public enlightenment, Ministry of Information and Internal Affairs, Balarabe Abdullahi-Kiru, disclosed in a statement in Kano on Sunday. According to the statement, the drugs confiscated during the operation lacked approval from the National Agency…
Under electoral regulations, various political parties are scheduled to hold party primaries around this time, and the loyalty of party members intending to contest elections for one position or another is being called into question by the generality of members under each party’s umbrella. Those who have held positions before, either at the state or federal level, have to account for their stewardship in terms of defending party positions during debates or discussions in the State Assembly, House of Representatives, or the Senate. Accountability determines whether one is entitled to go back or be replaced. Governors are hardly replaced because…
The race to be Europe’s most prolific goalscorer of the 2020s is tighter than ever, with just one goal separating the four leading names on the list. While the previous decade was dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, a new generation of elite forwards has taken control across Europe’s top five leagues. From the relentless consistency of Harry Kane and Robert Lewandowski to the explosive scoring power of Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe, the battle for goals has defined football throughout the decade so far. According to a post obtained from Planet Football on Monday, here are the leading…
