Author: Herald Newspaper

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has turned up the heat on his potential transfer to Arsenal, reportedly moving out of his Lisbon home as negotiations between the Gunners and Sporting CP hit a snag. The 27 year old’s bold actions, including skipping Sporting’s pre-season training, signal his determination to join the Premier League side, but the deal remains stalled over payment disputes. Arsenal have been locked in talks with Sporting CP, offering €63.5 million upfront and an additional €10 million in add-ons for the in-demand forward. Sporting are holding out for a €7.5 million initial add-on payment, while…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Super Falcons of Nigeria delivered a masterclass on Friday, July 18, 2025, as they crushed Zambia’s Copper Queens 5-0 in a thrilling Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) quarter final at Stade Larbi Zaouli. Goals from Osinachi Ohale, Esther Okoronkwo, Chinwendu Ihezuo, Oluwatosin Demehin, and Folashade Ijamilusi, propelled Nigeria into their record 13th semi final appearance in the tournament. The nine-time champions were determined to erase the memory of their 1-0 loss to Zambia in the 2022 WAFCON third place match. They wasted no time, striking just two minutes in when Osinachi Ohale rose to head…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun Manchester United are on the verge of securing their third signing of the summer, with Brentford’s dynamic winger Bryan Mbeumo set to undergo a medical before the team jets off to the United States for their pre-season tour on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. The 25-year-old Cameroon international is poised to join United in a deal that could reach £70 million, marking Brentford’s biggest ever sale. United’s pursuit of Mbeumo kicked off in early June with a £55 million bid, followed by a £62.5 million offer later that month, both of which Brentford turned down. However, the Bees…

The Kwara State Commissioner for Communications, Mrs Bolanle Olukoju has again been listed among Nigeria’s most influential Public Relations and Communications Professionals in the 2025 PR Power List, jointly curated by GLG Communications and The Guardian Newspaper. Olukoju, who also made the list in 2024, is recognised for her continued impact and leadership in the public communication space. The recognition celebrates 50 top PR and communication leaders driving transformation across various sectors. Olukoju’s category recognises individuals who are actively disrupting the norm and driving innovation and those in the category are described by the organizers of the award as strategic…

Communities in Igbeti and Igboho, located in the Olorunsogo and Orelope Local Government Areas of Oyo State, have raised a serious alarm, saying that the Old Oyo National Park has become a dangerous haven for bandits and kidnappers. The urgent cry for intervention was made during a visit by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Johnson Adenola and other senior officers to Igbeti, Kishi, and Saki communities on Friday. The security concerns were highlighted by Mr. Adetoro Adegbola, Vice Chairman of Olorunsogo LGA, who represented the Chairman, Mr. Qoseem Olayanju. He explained that residents are facing significant security challenges…

By Akeem Olatidoye Nigeria’s major opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it remains unfazed by the recent exit of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, describing it as a “familiar and recurring development.” The party’s acting National Chairman, Ambassador Iliya Damagum, told newsmen on Friday in Bauchi, “This is not the first time; we’re expecting him back.” According to Damagum, the PDP is neither shocked nor overly concerned by Atiku’s resignation, adding that the party has grown accustomed to his repeated exits and returns over the years. The acting national chairman suggested that the former vice-president’s latest action conforms…

From Gold Rahman, Lokoja. The Kogi State Electricity Regulatory Commission (KERC) says it has unveiled regulations on mini-grid power generation and distribution aimed at improving electricity access to underserved and unserved areas across the state. This was disclosed to some selected journalists on Thursday by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the commission Eng. Ibrahim Abdwaaris when they paid him a visit. Engr. Abdwaaris explained that the mini-grid regulation is part of efforts by KERC to decentralize electricity supply and attract investment into the electricity market in the state. According to him, the regulations are designed to offer a seamless…

The Kwara State Government on Thursday launched a four-day training program for over 70 health program officers and managers in Ilorin. This vital initiative, a partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, focuses on the Annual Operational Plan (AOP) and is a core component of the ongoing reforms under the National Health Sector Renewal Initiative (NHSRI). The program, themed “Leadership, Health System Strengthening, and Health Planning Capacity Development,” aims to significantly improve health sector planning capabilities at both state and local government levels. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminat El-Imam, who was represented by the ministry’s…

By: Oluwatobi Aroyehun The Super Falcons of Nigeria are brimming with confidence as they prepare to face Zambia’s Copper Queens in a highly anticipated quarter final match at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on Friday, July 18. Head coach Justine Madugu expressed optimism about his team’s readiness, acknowledging the growing challenge posed by Africa’s rising football powers. “Nigeria has always been a force, but the game has changed,” Madugu said in a press conference. “Africa’s football landscape is tougher now, with teams like South Africa, Morocco, and Zambia stepping up. We respect Zambia’s progress, but we’re ready…

Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday in Abuja dismissed claims by the Turkish Ambassador-designate to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, of an existing ‘PETO Terrorist Group’ in the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, told journalists at a press briefing in Abuja that the DHQ does not recognise the claims by the envoy as official or verified. “This is in response to the recent comments by the Ambassador alleging that members of a group designated as Fethullah Terrorist Organisation (FETO) were operating in Nigeria under the guise of educational and healthcare institutions,” he said. Kangye said that Poroy…