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Spurs Fire Thomas Frank After Chaotic Eight Months.
Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed head coach Thomas Frank following Tuesday’s 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The loss brought an end to the Dane’s reign after just under eight months in charge. Spurs currently sit 16th in the Premier League, only five points above the relegation zone, after a prolonged run of poor results.
The North London side are now without a win in their last eight league matches — their worst such streak since October 2008. From their previous 17 Premier League games, they have managed just two victories, collecting only 12 points in that period.
Frank was appointed in June as Ange Postecoglou’s successor and signed a deal until 2028. Although he impressed in Europe by guiding Tottenham to a fourth-place finish in their Champions League group and automatic qualification for the last 16, domestic performances failed to improve.
In the league this season, Frank recorded seven wins, eight draws, and 11 defeats. Spurs were also knocked out of both domestic cup competitions — eliminated by Newcastle in the Carabao Cup fourth round and by Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round.
Supporter dissatisfaction had been growing in recent weeks. Fans booed the team after defeats to Newcastle and West Ham, while Frank faced chants calling for his dismissal during the 2-2 draw at Burnley and another loss to West Ham. Even a dramatic 2-2 comeback against Manchester City did little to calm tensions.
Club captain Cristian Romero publicly criticised the board after the City match, labelling it “disgraceful” that only 11 senior players were available. Romero was later sent off in a 2-0 defeat to Manchester United on 7 February — his second red card of the season.
Despite their league struggles, Spurs performed strongly in the Champions League group stage, recording five wins, two draws, and just one defeat — against holders Paris Saint-Germain. However, domestic form declined sharply from November, including heavy losses to Arsenal (4-1) and Nottingham Forest (3-0).
Reports indicate that Frank had already been under internal review before Tuesday’s defeat, with discussions reportedly taking place among club executives about his future.
Home performances were particularly concerning, with Tottenham earning just 10 points at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, though their away form was comparatively better, picking up 19 points from 13 matches.
Before joining Spurs, Frank spent seven years at Brentford, leading them from the Championship to Premier League promotion in 2021. His time at Tottenham began with a UEFA Super Cup defeat on penalties to PSG, following the club’s Europa League success under Postecoglou.
The campaign initially showed promise, with early league victories over Burnley, Manchester City, and West Ham, as well as a Champions League win against Villarreal. However, injuries to key players — including Lucas Bergvall, Ben Davies, Richarlison, Rodrigo Bentancur, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski, and James Maddison — disrupted momentum.
Spurs now face an additional setback, with Romero suspended for the next three league matches, including the north London derby against Arsenal on February 22.
According to Nivo News, the General Overseer of the Living Faith Church Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo, has declared what he described as divine judgment on bandits and their alleged sponsors responsible for insecurity across parts of Nigeria.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Speaking on Sunday at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, during a sermon themed “Covenant Day of Vengeance,” Oyedepo stated that those behind killings, kidnappings, and violent attacks would face divine retribution. He further claimed that within the next seven days, consequences would begin to manifest against those he accused of fueling unrest in the country, assuring worshippers that the coming week would be marked by “testimonies of vengeance.”
He was quoted as saying that judgment had been pronounced on individuals responsible for such acts and their supporters, adding that the outcome he referenced would unfold within a week.
In a related remark during a recent midweek service, Oyedepo also acknowledged the presence of fraudsters within and outside religious spaces, warning that his identity and images were being exploited for fraudulent schemes. He urged members of his congregation to remain vigilant and committed to truth to avoid falling victim to scams involving impersonation.
He recounted a case where an individual allegedly posed as him in an attempt to defraud unsuspecting victims, noting that such incidents highlight the growing sophistication of fraudulent activities.
A political disagreement has emerged within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State following Governor Abdullahi Sule’s reported endorsement of Senator Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor ahead of the 2027 governorship election.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the move has sparked tension between the governor and his predecessor, Umar Tanko Al-Makura, who faulted the decision, describing it as premature and not properly consulted within party structures.
Al-Makura, a prominent figure in the state’s political landscape, expressed displeasure that he only became aware of the endorsement through media reports. He argued that the decision should have involved wider consultation, warning that such early endorsements could undermine internal party processes.
He further noted that the APC had not begun its formal nomination process, insisting that declaring support for a candidate at this stage was inappropriate and ahead of schedule.
The controversy was further heightened by former Inspector-General of Police, Muhammad Adamu, who is also aspiring for the APC governorship ticket. He rejected the endorsement, stating that no individual has the authority to impose a candidate, and reaffirmed his intention to contest in the party primaries.
In response, Governor Sule, through his media aide, defended the endorsement, stating that it was consistent with political traditions in the state. He referenced past succession arrangements, including Al-Makura’s own endorsement of him, arguing that the current process was in line with established practice but being conducted more transparently.
The governor’s camp clarified that Senator Wadada remains a preferred aspirant and not the party’s official candidate.
Senator Wadada, reacting to the development, called for calm among party members, describing the situation as part of normal political competition. He also downplayed tensions with other aspirants, noting that the contest should be seen as a democratic process.
Meanwhile, support for Adamu continues to grow in parts of Nasarawa South, where youths, women, and stakeholders have openly backed his ambition, alongside broader endorsements for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Adamu, however, maintained that he remains firmly in the race, accusing some political actors of inconsistency in the unfolding succession dynamics.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, has described as unnecessary the denial issued by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) regarding an invitation allegedly extended to him for the groundbreaking ceremony of an ecumenical chapel at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to Nivo News, the Sultan’s media team maintained that an official invitation was duly sent to His Eminence requesting his attendance as Royal Father of the Day. The statement explained that the event also listed key dignitaries, including the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, as Distinguished Guest of Honour, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu as Mother of the Day.
The Sultan’s office emphasised that his participation in the proposed Christian event would promote interfaith harmony, noting his role as Co-Chairman of the Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC). It added that globally, religious leaders often engage in events outside their faith traditions as part of efforts to encourage unity and peaceful coexistence.
The response follows an earlier clarification from CAN, which denied issuing any invitation to the Sultan and stated that the document circulating in public was not from the association. CAN further explained that the communication in question originated from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) and insisted that it had no involvement in inviting the Sultan to the event.
While acknowledging that the SGF’s office was linked to the invitation process, the Sultan’s media team expressed concern over CAN’s denial, describing it as unnecessary and capable of creating misunderstanding, especially since the Sultan did not request to attend the ceremony.
The statement also urged religious bodies to focus on messages that strengthen unity and promote peaceful coexistence among Nigerians of different faiths and ethnic backgrounds.
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