The Catholic Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Most Rev. Callistus Onaga, has urged Nigerians to use the 2025 Lenten Season to seek true repentance and shun evil. Onaga made the call in his Lenten message to Nigerians in Enugu. The News Agency of Nigeria, reports that lent is the 40-day fasting and praying period by Christians…
The House of Representatives, on Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to establish a military base in Zamfara State communities grappling with banditry. This resolution followed the adoption of a motion moved by Hassan Shinkafi, the lawmaker representing Shinkafi/Zurmi Federal Constituency, during plenary on Tuesday. While presenting the motion, the Peoples Democratic Party legislator decried…
Donald Trump declared “America is back” on Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to power, touting his radical policies in the face of raucous Democratic hostility while proclaiming a breakthrough in Ukraine. In the longest presidential speech to lawmakers on record, the Republican repeatedly hailed billionaire advisor Elon Musk’s controversial assault on…
President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Afam Osigwe (SAN), has expressed worry over the deteriorating security situation in the South-East, highlighting rampant illegal detentions, extrajudicial killings, and human rights abuses. In an interview with our correspondent in Enugu, Osigwe condemned the developments, stating that they had led to the breakdown in law and order in…
The 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Abdul-Azeez Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has declared that the PDP has lost faith in itself due to persistent internal crises. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Jandor, who dumped the PDP on Monday, cited the leadership crisis at the party’s…
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Čech has defended the club’s decision to sell Emiliano Martínez in 2020, despite the Argentine’s subsequent success with Aston Villa and the national team. Čech observed that while Martínez always had evident talent, he possessed “too much energy” during his time at Arsenal. It wasn’t until Martínez learned to channel this…
Former Manchester United attacker, Andy Cole has revealed the ‘worst player’ in the Red Devils training. Cole spent six years at Man United, scoring over 100 goals for the Premier League club. He helped United win five Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League. However, Cole revealed that the ‘worst player’ in…
Former Real Madrid coach Fabio Capello has weighed in on the comparisons between Barcelona’s young talent, Lamine Yamal, and football legend Lionel Messi. Capello acknowledged Yamal’s impressive performances but emphasized that he does not possess Messi’s unique genius. He remarked, “When he started at Barcelona, it was said that he was the new Messi. He…
Former Real Madrid manager Fabio Capello has praised current coach Carlo Ancelotti for his instrumental role in helping Kylian Mbappé adapt and flourish at the club. Capello noted that Ancelotti’s understanding and management were crucial during Mbappé’s initial adjustment period, stating that the French forward “needed three months to understand what Madrid is.” Mbappé, who…
Super Falcons forward, Monday Gift, has been named Spanish Liga F Player of the Month for February. Monday scored two goals in three league appearances for UDG Tenerife during the month under review. The 23-year-old was on target in Tenerife’s away wins at Sevilla and Valencia. Monday has scored 10 goals in 18 league appearances…
Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has publicly apologized to Super Eagles defender, Calvin Bassey, after he picked Bruno Fernandes as the Man of the Match, as Fulham eliminated Manchester United from the FA Cup on Sunday. Bassey opened the scoring for the Cottagers and was an impressive presence in defence for his team. The…
Rwanda’s head coach, Amrouche, has made a strong declaration as his team prepares to face Nigeria’s Super Eagles in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers. The upcoming showdown promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for a crucial victory in their quest for World Cup qualification. Amrouche emphasized his team’s readiness and…