Story By Abideen Adenekan In the heart of Ogun State, Nigeria, a football club clad in sky blue has etched its name into the fabric of Nigerian football through resilience, reinvention, and relentless ambition. Remo Stars Football Club, nicknamed the Sky Blue Stars, is more than just a team—it’s a testament to the power of
The trial of the detained Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, for alleged non-disclosure of his assets resumed before the Federal High Court in Abuja. A witness, Mr. Ahmed Yero, a Chief Investigator with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), detailed how investigations revealed that Kyari received over N200 million through 10 different bank
Attacking midfielder Nathan Tella has been replaced by KAA Gent’s Jordan Torunarigha for the upcoming FIFAWorld Cup Qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. The Super Eagles head Coach, Éric Chelle made the decision to replace the Bayer Leverkusen attacker after suffering muscular discomfort ahead of the club’s 2-0 defeat to their league rivals Bayern Munich in
The Nigerian Army has assured residents of Enugu State that there is no cause for alarm despite the anticipated heavy movement of troops and equipment, along with the sound of gunfire, between March 17 and March 20. In a statement issued in Enugu on Thursday, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations for the 82
As the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) enters a pivotal phase, this weekend’s fixtures promise fireworks with high-stakes clashes at both ends of the table. League leaders Remo Stars aim to solidify their grip on the summit, while strugglers like Sunshine Stars and Lobi Stars fight desperately to escape the drop. Here’s your guide to
Liverpool’s hopes for the upcoming Cup final against Newcastle United have been dealt a significant blow as Trent Alexander-Arnold faces a potential injury setback. The Reds were eliminated from their recent tournament after a hard-fought match that ended in a 4-1 penalty shootout loss at Anfield on Tuesday. However, the primary concern now revolves around
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District, has filed a contempt suit against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and others over her six-month suspension without pay from the Senate. Others listed in the Form 48 contempt charge, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja and sighted on Thursday, include the Clerk of the National
Efforts by opposition parties to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027 gained momentum on Thursday, with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governors, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) planning an alliance to challenge the Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress (APC) government. The Chairman of the PDP Governors’
Kaduna – Former Kaduna State governor, Malam Nasiru El-Rufai, revealed that he sought permission from former President Muhammadu Buhari before leaving the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). In an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, El-Rufai stated that he always seeks Buhari’s consent and advice before making decisions. He
President Bola Tinubu has approved the disbursement of over N700bn to tertiary institutions through the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) in 2025, with each benefiting university expected to receive N2.8bn. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, announced this during the 2025 Strategic Planning Meeting with heads of tertiary institutions in Abuja on Thursday. Echono
