Author: Candid Reporters

Former Italy striker Alessandro Altobelli has advised Inter Milan to do everything possible to sign Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman this summer. The Nigerian international, who has been heavily linked with a move to a Serie A club, has expressed his desire to play for Inter Milan. However, the two clubs still need to reach an agreement. Inter Milan have informed Atalanta that they are willing to offer €45 million to buy out the final two years of the 2024 African Ballon d’Or winner’s contract. But La Dea are holding out for more, demanding at least €50 million. Reacting to…

The US state department has approved a potential sale of ammunition, precision bombs and precision rockets to Nigeria for an estimated cost of $346 million. In a statement on Wednesday, the Defence Security Cooperation Agency said Nigeria requested to buy 1,002 MK-82 general purpose 500 lb bombs, 1,002 MXU-650 Air Foil Groups, 5,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II, high-explosive warhead, and MK66-4 rocket motor, among others. Non-major defence equipment items in the package include FMU-139 joint programmable fuzes, bomb components, impulse cartridges, high-explosive and practice rockets, integration support and test equipment, as well as US government and contractor technical,…

US President Donald Trump has promised “very severe consequences” for Russia if President Vladimir Putin does not agree to end the war in Ukraine. Both leaders are set to have a meeting on Friday. It is the first direct talk between both leaders since Trump’s return to the White House in January.While it is unclear what the demands or negotiations would be, Trump said the meeting would be a moment to feel out Putin’s parameters for ending the war in Ukraine. Speaking on Wednesday in Washington, Trump warned “there will be consequences” if expectations were not met.Asked if that meant…

Amnesty International on Wednesday announced the launch of its report on the security crisis in the South-East, blaming the former President Muhammadu Buhari regime’s brutal crackdown. In a statement, the human rights organisation announced the launch of its latest report on the “horrific” security crisis in the South-East that claimed the lives of “thousands and led to the enforced disappearance and displacement of hundreds of people”. Amnesty International further blamed the Buhari-led government for its brutal clampdown on pro-Biafra protesters in 2015, escalating the crisis and bloodshed in the South-East. Amnesty International said:“Assassinations of prominent personalities and attacks on highways,…

Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has ruled out the possibility of any political figure, including former President Goodluck Jonathan, defeating Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking during an interview on National TV, Bwala dismissed recent calls for Jonathan to contest, describing them as a ploy to damage the former president’s post-office reputation. He argued that the political landscape in southern Nigeria — Jonathan’s home region — has largely aligned with Tinubu, pointing to the support of several governors. He also questioned the sincerity of northern politicians urging Jonathan to run, noting that some…

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta in Ogun State, has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and the Inspector General of Police to apologise over last Sunday’s invasion of its premises. It also demanded N3.5 billion as restitution for the damage caused to the victims of the illegal invasion and in atonement for the immense damage to the company’s reputation, as well as that of Olusegun Obasanjo, the company’s chief promoter. The Managing Director of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Mr Vitalis Ortese, who stated these while addressing newsmen in Abeokuta,…

The House of Representatives Committee on the Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus NG-CARES, has began an investigation into the implementation of the ₦1.06trillion Nigeria social intervention programme of the Federal Government. The Chairman of the committee, Abubakar Kusada, disclosed this at a briefing in Abuja after the committee meeting on Wednesday said the investigation became inevitable since the masses were not feeling the impact of the palliatives and safety nets despite the government fulfilling its funding obligations and providing the guidelines, and the operational arrangements for the effective implementation of NG-CARES. He disclosed that the House Committee on…

The Ibom Air Passenger, Comfort Emmanson, who was arraigned and remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre, over her alleged unruly behaviour during a flight inbound Lagos from Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, on Sunday, has been released. Emmanson was discharged by Magistrate Olanrewaju Salami on Wednesday after the five counts against her were struck out, following the withdrawal of the case against her. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, confirmed her release. Keyamo had, in a statement on Wednesday, said the move was necessitated by consultation with critical stakeholders in the aviation sector and those involved in…

The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has felicitated with the newly appointed Commissioner representing Abia State in the Federal Character Commission, Hon. Obinna Oriaku. In his message of felicitation, Governor Otti thanked the President for the appointment and tasked Hon. Oriaku to see his appointment as an opportunity to offer selfless and people-oriented services to the nation. According to the Governor “Since the body was established to ensure the implementation and enforcement of the Federal Character Principle of fairness and equity in the distribution of public positions and socio-economic opportunities among the various federating units…

Abia State is set to host the first Abia para Badminton International Championship and the All Africa Para Badminton Championships. The event which has gotten the approval of the international Badminton Federation and all African Badminton Championships is scheduled to run from September 30 to October 5, 2025 as the All Africa Para Badminton Championship will run through October 6 to October 12, 2025. The development of the scheduled sports activities was made public on Tuesday in Umuahia by the Commissioner for Sports and Youth Development, Hon. Nwaobilor Ananaba during a press conference tagged: Media and Marketing Reveal of the…