Obidient Movement Backs Obi for 2027
The Obidient Movement has declared that the 2027 presidency should stay in the South, backing Peter Obi as best placed to complete the region’s remaining term. Its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, said the group rejects calls for Obi to step aside, stressing equity and democratic fairness. The stance comes amid rising opposition maneuvering following Obi’s […]
Manchester United sack Rúben Amorim
Manchester United have dismissed head coach Rúben Amorim, bringing a sudden end to his brief and troubled reign. The club acted after poor performances and growing internal strain, opting for a swift reset as pressure mounted on the Portuguese manager. READ ANOTHER STORY – https://classic97.net/gumi-denies-us-strike-threat/
Gumi denies US strike threat claim
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has rejected claims that US airstrikes in Sokoto targeted him, calling the reports fake. He said people misinterpreted an old video in which he spoke about a 2012 Boko Haram plot on his life. Gumi insisted he faces no threat and is living safely with his family, urging media outlets […]
Cuba says 32 nationals killed in US raid capturing Maduro
Cuba says US forces killed 32 Cuban nationals during a military operation in Caracas that captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Havana says the dead were Cuban military and interior personnel on official missions and accused Washington of launching a criminal attack. Cuba declared two days of national mourning and hailed the fallen as heroes who […]
Anthony Joshua Survives Ogun Road Accident; Two Dead
Boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a road accident on Monday in Makun, Ogun State. Eyewitnesses said Joshua’s Lexus SUV collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway around 11 a.m. He sustained minor injuries, but two passengers died at the scene. The crash occurred near Danco Filling Station on the Ibadan-bound lane. Joshua’s […]
Air Peace Warns Domestic Fares Could Exceed ₦1 Million
Air Peace Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, has warned that domestic airfares in Nigeria could surpass ₦1 million starting next year. Onyema attributed the potential hike to the planned implementation of Nigeria’s new tax reform laws, set to take effect in January 2026. He explained that the reforms will eliminate several tax exemptions airlines currently […]
President Tinubu Cancels Bulk of NNPC’s Outstanding Debt
President Bola Tinubu has approved the write-off of the bulk of NNPC Ltd’s outstanding obligations to the Federation Account, cancelling debts estimated at $1.42 billion and ₦5.57 trillion. The decision followed a reconciliation of records between NNPC Ltd and the Federation, conducted by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission and reviewed by the Stakeholder Alignment […]
Super Eagles Edge Tunisia 3–2 to Seal AFCON Round of 16 Spot
Nigeria super eagles booked an early place in the Round of 16 of the 35th Africa Cup of Nations with a hard-fought 3–2 victory over Tunisia in Fès at the weekend. The Super Eagles dominated for long spells, racing into a 3–0 lead through goals from Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi and Ademola Lookman. Tunisia mounted […]
LSSTF Establishes Monitoring Team to Monitor Security Assets
By: Ayo Agbeoluwaye The Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF) has constituted the LSSTF Monitoring Team with clear guidelines detailing their baseline expectations, roles, responsibilities, and performance. This is to ensure that all security agencies based in Lagos that benefits from the Lagos State Security Trust Fund largesse are responsible and responsive to the public […]
Tinubu meets labour leaders over planned insecurity protest
President Bola Tinubu met NLC leaders led by Joe Ajaero to discuss the planned nationwide protest over rising insecurity. After the meeting, Ajaero said the NLC would hold further consultations, with its National Executive Council to decide whether to proceed with the protest. Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma and Labour Minister Nkiru Onyejeocha described the […]
