Chelsea have completed another remarkable summer of transfer activity, but this time their spending was matched by an unprecedented clear-out of players. The Blues spent around £349 million on 11 new signings, including Morgan Rogers, Maxence Lacroix and Emiliano Martinez.…

Every festival has a flavour. Sometimes, it is found in the meals prepared for loved ones, the recipes passed down as generations gather, or the joy of gathering around a table with one’s family and friends. At the annual August…

The Northern States Governors’ Forum on Thursday mourned the death of the Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Ahmad Muhammad Sani II, and the Emir of Zurmi in Zamfara State, His Royal Highness Alhaji Bello Sulaiman.…

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Sule Lamido University Kafin Hausa (SLUK) branch, has issued a two-week ultimatum to the Jigawa State Government to implement the new university salary structure or face a full-scale industrial action. The threat was…

The Bureau of Public Procurement has unveiled a broad procurement transformation programme anchored on digitalisation, professionalisation, compliance and the strategic use of government spending, while seeking stronger partnerships with the media and digital content creators to improve transparency in public…

The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Ahmed Muhammad-Sani, has died at the age of 85 after a 46-year reign. According to an official statement, the traditional ruler passed away on Thursday afternoon at a hospital in Egypt. His death…

The Bauchi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the resignation of a police officer who alleged that he had been unable to access his salary for two years. The officer, identified as F/No. 524180, CPL Yusuf Aliyu, reportedly…

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has cautioned politicians and their supporters against invoking the name of Jesus Christ to advance partisan interests ahead of the 2027 general elections. ​The President of CAN, Daniel Okoh, an archbishop, gave the warning…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has signed the state’s N1.84tn 2026 Appropriation Bill into law, hours after the Rivers State House of Assembly approved the it. Fubara assented to the bill on Thursday at the State Executive Council Chambers, Government…

Kenya President William Ruto has ordered the shutdown of small retail shops owned by foreigners in the east African country. Mr Ruto, on Wednesday, directed the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry to begin enforcement action against foreigners engaged in…

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Philip Agbese, has urged United States President Donald Trump and his administration to ignore what he described as politically motivated lobbying over historical US law enforcement records relating to President Bola Tinubu.…

Four Chinese nationals have been arrested on the order of the Niger State Government for allegedly operating an unauthorised mining site in Maiya’aki village, Lapai Local Government Area. The order followed an on-the-spot inspection by the Commissioner for Mineral Resources,…

Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola has expressed satisfaction with the club’s summer transfer business, insisting that his focus is now on developing the squad at his disposal. Liverpool made four major additions during the summer transfer window, including the £123m signing…

The FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has offered perhaps his clearest explanation yet for his relentless campaign for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election: he believes a defeat could make him a prime target of the opposition. Speaking on Wednesday, during a media…

Landon Emenalo, son of former Super Eagles defender and ex-Chelsea technical director Michael Emenalo, has joined Scottish giants Celtic on loan from Chelsea. The 18-year-old, who is comfortable playing in both defence and midfield, will spend the season in Scotland…