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Real Madrid Boss Alonso May Keep Vinicius Jr on Bench Despite Heroics
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has suggested that Brazil forward Vinicius Jr may continue in a substitute role, despite his game-changing performance in last weekend’s 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo.
Vinicius was left out of the starting…
Turkish Football in Turmoil as Mourinho and Solskjaer Sacked
Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Besiktas have sacked their managers, Jose Mourinho and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, following disappointing exits from European competitions this week.
Mourinho’s dismissal came just over a year after his…
Former Zamfara Senator Marafa Quits APC, Accuses Party of Injustice
Former Zamfara Central senator, Kabiru Marafa, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing the ruling party of marginalising his state and abandoning its founding principles.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered that Marafa’s…
ANALYSIS: Nigeria’s Battle Against Corruption; Why Asset Recovery is the Game-Changer
When Nigeria’s anti-corruption chief, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, addressed prosecutors in Lusaka earlier this month, his message was clear: corruption can no longer be fought with prosecutions alone.
For real impact, Nigeria must take…
Jigawa Man Arrested for Killing Mother over Witchcraft Allegation
A 25-year-old man, Jibrin Ado, has been arrested by the Jigawa State Police Command for allegedly killing his mother on suspicion of witchcraft in the Gerawa area, Ringim Local Government in the state.
TIMES OF NIGERIA gathered from…
Kano Vows Tough Action Against Theft of Free Nutrition Commodities
The Kano State Government has reiterated its zero-tolerance stance against the theft or illegal sale of nutrition commodities meant for women and children across the state.
Speaking at the closeout of the Alive & Thrive Maternal,…
Ebonyi, Imo Announce New Minimum Wages Above Federal Benchmark
The Ebonyi State Government has increased the minimum wage of its civil and public servants to ₦90,000, while neighbouring Imo State has raised its own to ₦104,000.
The decision in Ebonyi followed an Executive Council meeting held on…
PDP Needs Southern Christian Candidate for 2027 – Gov Bala Mohammed
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has said that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will field a Christian presidential candidate from the South in 2027, as part of efforts to reflect Nigeria’s diversity and avoid the controversy…
NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms, Light Rains Across Nigeria
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its daily weather outlook for Friday, 29th August 2025, predicting thunderstorms and light rains across many parts of the country.
TIMES OF NIGERIA collected from NiMet that…
Atiku Demands Sweeping Electoral Reforms to Restore Voter Confidence
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called for comprehensive electoral and judicial reforms, warning that Nigeria’s democracy risks losing public confidence if urgent steps are not taken.
In a statement released on his verified X…