The Federal Government has dismissed reports suggesting that the Ajaokuta Steel Company Limited (ASCL) is in poor shape, insisting the plant remains in robust condition. In a statement yesterday, the Ministry of Steel Development, through its spokesperson, Salamatu Jibaniya, said the government is committed to reviving the steel sector, with a comprehensive technical and financial…
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has described the recent wave of killings across Borno, Edo, Sokoto, and Katsina states as “frightening,” warning that Nigeria is now in the grip of a full-blown security emergency. In a statement on Sunday via his X handle, Obi lamented that over…
Mohamed Salah and the Egyptian national team could secure their place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a win against Burkina Faso on Tuesday in Ouagadougou. The Pharaohs, who top Group A of the African qualifiers, maintained a five-point lead after defeating Ethiopia 2-0 in Cairo on Friday, with Salah and Manchester City striker…
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has criticised a fan account on X (formerly Twitter) for making what he described as a disrespectful comparison involving former teammates Darwin Núñez and Luis Díaz. The controversy arose after the fan page contrasted the pair’s contributions with Liverpool’s new record signings — Florian Wirtz, who joined from Bayer Leverkusen for…
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) has dismissed Tobi Amusan’s claims that Nigerian athletes received poor-quality kits at the World Championships in Tokyo. Amusan had criticised the distribution of gear, saying athletes got only “small nylon bags” with limited outfits. But AFN President Tonobok Okowa insisted that all athletes received full kits supplied by sponsor…
The Ladies’ Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 has unveiled the logo for its 50th anniversary tournament, scheduled to hold from November 12 to 15, 2025, with the theme “Go Beyond – Golf and Golfing.” The anniversary event aims to highlight the impact of golf beyond the fairways, promoting healthy living, discipline, gender equality, and…
Nigerian chef Hilda Baci has shared her experience of a dramatic moment during her Guinness World Record attempt for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice, when the custom-made pot collapsed. The incident happened on September 12 at the World Jollof Festival in Lagos, where Baci and her team prepared nearly 8,780 kilograms of jollof…
Kylian Mbappé has matched Thierry Henry as France’s joint second-highest goalscorer after netting in Les Bleus’ 2-0 win over Ukraine in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday. The 26-year-old struck in the 82nd minute to register his 51st international goal, drawing level with Henry and moving closer to Olivier Giroud’s all-time French record…
Gospel singer Sola Allyson has reaffirmed her friendship with actor Lateef Adedimeji, saying their different religious beliefs cannot affect their creative bond. At her recent Lagos concert, Allyson invited Adedimeji on stage, stressing that “religion can’t separate us… Lateef is my brother.” Adedimeji, in turn, praised her music, noting that its message resonates with him…
Allegations of age cheating have trailed the ongoing National Youth Games in Asaba, Delta State, with Olympic champion Enefiok Udo-Obong accusing some states of fielding overage athletes. Udo-Obong, a two-time Olympic medallist and former Nigerian Olympic Committee board member, described the situation as “shameful,” claiming that certain competitors in the U-15 category were far older…
