January 28, 2026

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NPFL Woos NTA After StarTimes ₦6bn Broadcast Deal Collapse

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The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) is seeking a broadcast partnership with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) after its five-year, ₦6bn deal with StarTimes collapsed. NPFL Chairman Gbenga Elegbeleye confirmed talks with NTA to beam 10 weekly matches nationwide, following StarTimes’ withdrawal over poor returns and rising production costs....

Alan Shearer Slams Alexander Isak Over Liverpool Transfer Push

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Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has criticised striker Alexander Isak for forcing a move to Liverpool by skipping pre-season duties. Isak, who remains out of Eddie Howe’s squad, has been branded disloyal by Shearer, who compared the saga to Gianluigi Donnarumma’s PSG exit. The standoff leaves Newcastle fans furious as negotiations between the clubs continue....

Champions League Draw: Liverpool and Man City to Face Real Madrid in New League Format

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The Champions League draw has paired Liverpool and Manchester City with 15-time winners Real Madrid in the new league-phase format. Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, and Newcastle also face tough groups, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Inter, and PSG among their opponents. The expanded 36-team competition begins September 16 and runs until January 2026...

FG Defends Passport Fee Hike, Says Reform Will Curb Corruption and Delays

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The Federal Government has defended its decision to raise Nigerian passport fees to ₦100,000 and ₦200,000 from September 1. Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo said the reform will ensure timely delivery, eliminate corruption, and protect the integrity of Nigeria’s travel documents. He promised Nigerians will now receive passports within one week of enrolment....

ASUU Knocks Education Minister Over ‘No Agreement Signed’ Claim

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has rejected claims by Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa that the Federal Government never signed any agreement with the union. Speaking in Abuja, Alausa said past documents were only proposals. ASUU President Chris Piwuna countered, accusing the government of poor record-keeping and demanding genuine commitments....

ASUU Backs Halt on New Universities, Demands Return to 2009 Agreement

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The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has welcomed the Federal Government’s moratorium on new public universities, calling it a step toward quality education. The union, however, urged government to return to the 2009 ASUU-FGN agreement, stressing unresolved issues on salaries, autonomy, funding, and pension reform. It warned that patience is running thin....

FG Targets 21% GDP Boost with E-Governance Bill, Unveils AI Adoption Framework

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The Federal Government has projected Nigeria’s GDP could grow by 21 per cent by 2030 if the proposed National Digital and E-Governance Bill is passed. Minister Bosun Tijani described it as a “defining step” in building a resilient digital economy. Alongside, NITDA unveiled a framework for responsible AI adoption across governance, health, education, and agriculture....

Tinubu Returns from Japan and Brazil, Signs Strategic MoUs for Nigeria’s Growth

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President Bola Tinubu has returned from official visits to Japan and Brazil, announcing agreements covering aviation, energy, trade, agriculture, and science. The highlight was the planned return of Brazilian oil giant Petrobras to Nigeria, alongside a bilateral air services deal enabling direct Lagos–São Paulo flights. Tinubu said the pacts will boost growth, jobs, and national pride....

Bala Mohammed Rules Out Muslim-Muslim Ticket, Eyes 2027 PDP Strategy

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Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed says the Peoples Democratic Party will avoid a Muslim-Muslim ticket in the 2027 presidential race. He stressed the PDP would prioritise Nigeria’s diversity, hinting at a possible southern Christian candidate paired with a northern Muslim. Mohammed described such a balance as critical to matching the ruling APC’s Tinubu/Shettima ticket....

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