July 2025
Yamal unveiled as Barca’s No 10, sign new contract
Barcelona have officially unveiled teenage sensation Lamine Yamal as the new No. 10, marking a new era at the club. The 18-year-old winger, widely regarded as one of the brightest talents in world football, takes over the number famously worn by Lionel Messi. Aside the symbolic jersey switch, Yamal has signed a new long-term contract […]
Just In: Nigeria’s inflation rate drops to 22.22%
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has dropped to 22.22 percent in June 2025, down from 22.97 percent in May. NBS announced the increase in its consumer price index (CPI) on Wednesday. “On a year-on-year basis, the Headline inflation rate was 11.97% lower than the rate recorded in June 2024 […]
Inter Milan table €40m for Ademola Lookman
Inter Milan are making a strong push to sign Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, with reports indicating the club has reached an agreement with the player. According to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter are prepared to offer €40 million for the 26-year-old, who has been on their radar as a top […]
“Police lied, I paid N6.5m ransom to kidnappers,” Edo Chief Imam reveals
Muhammad Murtadha Obhakhobo, the recently abducted Chief Imam of Uromi Central Mosque in Edo State has revealed that he paid over N6.5 million was paid to ensure he was freed by his abductors contrary to the claim of the police. Obhakhobo was abducted at Uromi on July 9, and there were reports that his abductors […]
Ex-APC Chair, Oyegun gets ADC membership card
Former national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, John Oyegun, on Tuesday, got the membership card of the African Democratic Congress from the Edo State chairman of the party, Kennedy Odion, in Benin, the state capital. Presenting him with the party’s card at the party’s secretariat, Odion said Oyegun is not new to forming a […]
Just In: Buhari laid to rest in Daura amid tears
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has been laid to rest amid tears and tributes. He was lowered into the grave around 18:00pm on Tuesday, July 15. The burial was held within the premises of his family compound. A solemn military reception was also held at the graveside. Before the late Buhari’s internment, his casket was draped […]
Oyo Assembly approves Makinde’s €55m French Loan Request
Oyo State House of Assembly on Monday granted concurrent approval to a €55 million concessional loan facility requested by Governor Seyi Makinde. The move, according to the lawmakers, is expected to drastically transform Oyo State’s healthcare sector. The facility, sourced through the French Treasury, is designated for the execution of the Oyo State Healthcare Project […]
Rivers Sole Administrator Inaugurates RISIEC to Conduct Rivers LG Poll
The Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has inaugurated the Rivers Independent Electoral Commission (RISIEC). He also swore in members of the Rivers State Civil Service Commission, Rivers State Local Government Service Commission, and the Rivers State Primary Health Care Management Board at Government House, Port Harcourt. A statement signed by the Senior […]
Just In: Buhari Body Arrives His Daura Residence
The remains of late President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived his residence in Daura, Katsina state for burial. Recall that Affairs TV News had earlier reported that the remains of the late President was being conveyed from Katsina to Daura by road. It is expected that prayer will made for the late President before the body […]
Buhari: Ex-President’s final resting place revealed (VIDEO)
Final preparations for the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari has commenced at his residence in Daura, Katsina State. While dignitaries are arriving the residence of the former President, some men have been seen digging Buhari’s grave ahead of his final internment. The site of Buhari’s final internment is a garden inside his compound in […]