Oshiomole Slams Terrorism Sentence Cut
Adams Oshiomole has condemned the judiciary for cutting a terrorism offence that carries the death penalty down to a 20-year sentence. He argued that reducing such a serious punishment undermines public trust and raises concerns about fairness in the justice system. Oshiomole said terrorism threatens national security and should attract firm, consistent penalties. He warned […]
Slot Calm Under Pressure After Liverpool’s Heavy PSV Defeat
Liverpool manager Arne Slot says he is not worried about his job despite a heavy 4–1 Champions League defeat to PSV Eindhoven. The loss, Liverpool’s ninth in their last 12 matches, has intensified pressure as the team’s form continues to decline in both domestic and European competitions. Slot admitted the situation is serious but insists […]
Peter Obi Urges Stronger Europe-Africa Ties
Former Anambra State Governor and national figure Peter Gregory Obi visited Strasbourg to attend sessions at the European Parliament. During his stay, he held meetings with several committees from Foreign Affairs and Civil Liberties, to the Africa‑EU Delegation, Transport, Tourism, and Development. Peter Obi urged European lawmakers to deepen ties with Africa, particularly Nigeria. He […]
Chelsea Crush 10-Man Barcelona 3-0
Chelsea delivered a dominant Champions League performance with a 3-0 victory over Barcelona at Stamford Bridge. The breakthrough came when Jules Koundé diverted the ball into his own net, putting Chelsea ahead. Barcelona’s problems deepened after captain Ronald Araujo received a second yellow card, leaving the visitors with 10 men. Chelsea took full control in […]
Police Dismiss Viral Claims of Herdsmen Attack in Rivers
The Rivers State Police Command has dismissed a viral video claiming herdsmen attacked communities in the state. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko said the footage was fake and created to stir panic. She confirmed that no such attack happened anywhere in Rivers and urged residents to stop sharing unverified content that could cause fear or damage […]
Naira Weakens Amid Dollar Demand Pressure
The naira fell to ₦1,456.72/$ at the official market last week and ₦1,470–₦1,475/$ in the parallel market due to strong dollar demand, despite CBN interventions. External reserves rose slightly to $44.19bn, supporting some stability. Analysts expect cautious trading ahead, with intermittent pressure likely unless inflows improve. READ ANOTHER STORY –https://classic97.net/messi-leads-miami-past-cincinnati/
Messi Shines as Rout Cincinnati
Lionel Messi scored and assisted three goals in Inter Miami’s 4–0 win over FC Cincinnati, sending them to the Eastern Conference championship next Saturday. Tadeo Allende struck twice and Mateo Silvetti added another in a dominant display. Miami will host New York City FC, who beat Philadelphia 1–0. Coach Javier Mascherano praised Messi and the […]
Tinubu Pulls Police From VIPs
President Bola Tinubu has directed that police officers attached to VIPs be withdrawn and reassigned to core policing duties nationwide. He said many communities lack adequate police presence and need strengthened security. VIP protection will now be handled by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. The president also approved the recruitment of 30,000 new […]
Nigeria’s Unfair Justice Exposed, Analyst Says
Lawyer and political analyst Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo says Nnamdi Kanu’s life sentence exposes Nigeria’s deeply uneven justice system—one that swiftly punishes some citizens while protecting others accused of worse offences. He argues that while Kanu has been arrested, detained, tried, and convicted, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi—who openly engages with armed bandits, defends their actions, and speaks […]
Nigeria Moves Up to 38th in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria has moved up three spots to 38th in the latest FIFA men’s world ranking, following a 4–1 win over Gabon and a 1–1 draw with DR Congo, which ended in a penalty loss. Despite missing out on the 2026 World Cup, these results helped push the Super Eagles ahead. With 1,502.46 points, Nigeria sits […]
