Ademola Lookman Transfers to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta

Ademola Lookman Transfers to Atletico Madrid from Atalanta

Nigeria’s Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, has completed a transfer from Atalanta to Atletico Madrid after the two clubs reached an agreement.

The versatile, dynamic, right-footed 28-year-old has signed with the former Spanish champions on a contract running until 30 June 2030.

PDP Chieftain Ehilebo States That Wike The Primary Cause Of PDP's Crisis

PDP Chieftain Ehilebo States That Wike The Primary Cause Of PDP's Crisis

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tony Ehilebo, has alleged that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is responsible for the crisis in the opposition party. 

Ehilebo said this on Tuesday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, claiming Wike is still aggrieved over the outcome of the PDP presidential primary of 2022, an exercise he lost to ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar.

FCT Strike: NLC and TUC Instruct Workers to Return to Work Without Delay

NLC and TUC Instruct Workers to Return to Work Without Delay

Labour unions have asked their members and affiliates under the payroll of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) to resume work with immediate effect. 

The directive, contained in a joint circular by the TUC and NLC on Tuesday, followed a marathon conciliatory meeting between the unions and the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike. 

PDP Crisis: Wike Faction Organized Convention For March 28 Following Their Court Victory

The Peoples Democratic Party bloc aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has fixed March 28 and 29, 2026, for its national convention in Abuja, where the party will elect a new National Working Committee and other statutory organs.

The announcement followed the faction’s 105th meeting of the PDP National Executive Committee held on Monday in Abuja.

Substantial Funds, Minimal Effect: Governors Under Scrutiny Regarding N9 trillion FAAC Surplus

Despite receiving an estimated N9tn in Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows in 2025, state governors are facing mounting criticism from labour unions, civil society groups and opposition parties over what many describe as a widening gap between soaring revenues and limited improvements in citizens’ welfare.

FAAC allocations to states surged by over N2tn in one year, according to an analysis of Federation Account disbursement data published by the National Bureau of Statistics and collated by Wassap9ja, highlighting the scale of the revenue windfall that flowed to subnational governments in 2025 amid higher federation inflows.

2027 Election: Zamfara's APC and PDP Crisis, Allow Smaller Parties To Step In

With  the general elections set for 2027, internal wrangling within Zamfara State’s two dominant parties — the APC and PDP — is reshaping the governorship race, raising the possibility that a smaller party could emerge victorious amid divisions, defections and unresolved factional battles.

As the 2027 general elections draw nearer, prominent politicians in Zamfara State are preparing to contest for the governorship position to secure the most exalted seat in the state. More than 10 people from various political parties are currently vying for the governorship position in the state.

Nigeria's Ongoing Crisis Of Frequent Grid Failures

NIGERIA’S national grid again crumbled twice in four days as of January 27, plunging millions into darkness and exposing the deep rot that defines the power sector.

Power generation had collapsed from 3,825MW to a miserable 39MW within minutes, with Eko Electricity Distribution Company confirming the disruption.

South Africa Is Poised To Take Over As The Host Of WAFCON From Morocco

South Africa have moved to step in as hosts of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) following Morocco’s reported withdrawal from staging the tournament with just 60 days to the scheduled kick-off.

The 2026 WAFCON is billed to run from March 17 to April 3, 2026, under a compressed timetable that follows the delayed 2024 edition, which was impacted by global scheduling challenges, including the Paris Olympics.

JUST IN: Fire Devastated a Well-Known Market In Kano

An early morning fire on Monday razed parts of a popular Kano market, also known as Singa Market.

Wassap9ja Media gathered that the fire broke out in the early hours of the day, causing damage to sections of the busy market.

Trial For Corruption Involving Former Petroleum Minister Alison-Madueke Recommences In London

Proceedings resume on Monday in London in the corruption and bribery trial of former Nigerian petroleum minister Diezani Alison-Madueke.

Alison-Madueke denies multiple charges relating to alleged misconduct while overseeing Nigeria’s oil and gas sector.

I Almost Left Out My Grammy-Nominated Track ‘With You’ From ‘5ive’ — Davido

Five-time Grammy nominee Davido has revealed that his hit song With You, featuring Omah Lay, almost did not make the final tracklist of his album 5IVE.

The Afrobeats star disclosed this during at the awards ceremony, admitting that the now Grammy-nominated track was initially overlooked during internal listening sessions.