Kwara United manager Suleiman Ashifat remains confident about his squad's future after they were held to a scoreless stalemate by Shooting Stars at home in Ilorin. The tactician acknowledged that the performance fell short of standards and pledged to enhance his side's work rate through the middle of the park going forward.
The Harmony Boys have failed to secure victory in their previous three fixtures. Ashifat conceded that the execution on the pitch left room for improvement but stressed the need to regroup ahead of their next fixture, emphasizing that setbacks are part of the game and his group must respond with greater intensity.
Eugene Agagbe, assistant coach at Barau FC, attributed his squad's 2-0 loss against Remo Stars to lapses in focus during the opening moments at Moshood Abiola Sports Arena in Abeokuta. The Maliya Boys fell to the defending champions but remain determined to bounce back when they host Kwara United in their upcoming fixture.
Agagbe acknowledged that his players appeared sluggish and failed to maintain proper attention early on, which allowed the opposition to score twice. While accepting the result cannot be changed, he expressed confidence that the team would regroup and secure victory in front of their home supporters.
Emmanuel Adebayor, the retired Togo international, has publicly embraced his Yoruba roots in a video circulating widely on social platforms. The former striker, speaking the language fluently, identified himself by his full name, Oluwalosheyi Emmanuel Adebayor, and declared he cannot reject his ancestral identity.
The 41-year-old forward made history as the first African player to represent both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, the rival north London clubs, during his career. Adebayor also had a stint with Real Madrid and contributed 104 goals plus 35 assists across 255 appearances for the two English sides. Born in Lomé to parents Adeyi Adebayor and Alice Adekanye, he represented Togo throughout his international career.
Musician Folarin Falana has demanded televised inquiries into defense spending after questioning why armed forces remain poorly supplied despite substantial annual allocations for weapons and equipment. The artist known as Falz urged citizens to pressure their legislative representatives through coordinated communication campaigns addressing what he termed a national security crisis.
The entertainer pointed to recent attacks on military units and the killing of a senior officer as evidence of systemic failures. He called for broadcast proceedings examining counter-terrorism approaches, allegations of inadequate military resources, and civilian protection measures that would be accessible to global audiences through live streaming...
DJ Neptune has criticized Nigerian entertainment circles for marginalizing established performers after they achieve prominence, contrasting this practice with Western markets where senior and emerging talents coexist successfully. The producer argued during a Hip TV appearance that systemic flaws force accomplished artists to the sidelines rather than maintaining their visibility alongside newer acts.
He acknowledged plans to eventually step back from his career while stressing the importance of adapting to shifting industry dynamics. Neptune credited his longevity to recognizing when transformation becomes necessary, describing evolution as essential for sustained impact in entertainment.
Music producer Don Jazzy has disputed allegations that he fled after crashing a vehicle during his years working in Britain. Industry figure Bankulli claimed the executive removed license plates and abandoned the damaged car following a fatigue-related collision, explaining he withheld the anecdote from an Afrobeats documentary to protect the producer's reputation.
Social media users expressed concern that the revelation could trigger renewed legal scrutiny if Don Jazzy returned to London. The executive clarified that officers arrived at the scene and administered sobriety testing, which he passed, before authorities impounded the vehicle. He explained that the retrieval costs exceeded the car's value, prompting him to forfeit it...
Sophia Momodu has rejected accusations that she blocked her daughter, Imade, from attending a birthday party for the child's father, musician Davido, who turned 33 at a gathering in Atlanta. The mother took to social media to address what she called a decade-long pattern of false claims about her parenting decisions.
Momodu stated that protecting her daughter's privacy remains her primary concern and warned against using the child as leverage to pressure her into certain behaviors. She threatened legal consequences for anyone spreading unverified information about Imade's welfare while acknowledging her efforts to maintain composure amid public scrutiny.
The controversy emerged after Imade's absence from the celebration, which was...
Former Delta State Governor James Ibori has mourned the death of Segun Awolowo, grandson of the revered political leader Obafemi Awolowo, calling the loss deeply personal and a setback for the country. The 62-year-old had served as head of the Nigerian Export Promotion Council, where his leadership expanded support for producers outside the petroleum sector and opened international markets.
Ibori praised the deceased official for carrying his family legacy with humility while maintaining firm principles throughout his career. The ex-governor noted that Awolowo's quiet dignity and commitment to public service earned widespread respect across party lines.
He offered sympathies to relatives and associates, expressing hope that the late...
The opposition faction in Imo State has rejected a leadership convention held in Ibadan, characterizing the assembly as an unauthorized meeting that violated party regulations. Officials praised the electoral commission for declining to observe the proceedings, which they said confirmed their stance on constitutional compliance.
State representatives affirmed their backing for FCT Minister Nyesom Wike as the organization's national leader, alongside Abdulrahman Mohammed as acting national chairman and Senator Samuel Anyanwu as national secretary. Local chairman Austine Nwachukwu received full endorsement from regional stakeholders.
The group emphasized that Wike's decade of service warrants recognition at the highest level. Senator...
