Adams Oshiomhole, the Senator representing Edo North, recently criticized the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), arguing that the organization operates as if it is superior to the country’s governing systems.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

During a National Assembly committee hearing, the former Edo State Governor expressed his frustration over the NNPC’s failure to appear before the Senate, highlighting the following points:

• Oshiomhole emphasized that even President Bola Tinubu personally presents the annual budget to the National Assembly, respecting the independence of the legislative arm.

• He questioned the arrogance of the NNPC, asking why they consider themselves “too big” to address the Senate when the President himself makes time to appear before the legislature.

• The Senator stressed that the NNPCL must remember it is an agency of the government, while lawmakers are the elected representatives of the people.

• Oshiomhole firmly rejected the idea that the NNPC is larger than the system, stating, “You cannot behave as if you’re above the representatives of the people”.

New Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that the club is in talks regarding the potential departure of Alejandro Garnacho. Speaking during his first press conference, Alonso noted that several clubs have expressed interest in the 22-year-old, and the team is working toward a solution that satisfies all parties.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Training Absence: To avoid disrupting team preparations for the upcoming 2026/27 season, Garnacho has been granted permission to stay away from first-team training while he evaluates his future.

• Transfer Preference: Chelsea is prioritizing a permanent sale over a loan move, as the club looks to reshape its squad and manage its finances.

• Interested Clubs: Alongside Roma, other Serie A sides—including AC Milan, Juventus, and Napoli—are monitoring the winger.

• Manchester United’s Stake: Because of a 10% sell-on clause included in his original £40m transfer last summer, Manchester United is set to receive a portion of any fee Chelsea secures for the player.

• Strategic Overhaul: Garnacho’s exit is part of a broader restructuring effort by Alonso, who recently replaced Mauricio Pochettino with the goal of returning Chelsea to European competition.

Garnacho’s potential departure comes after a difficult debut season at Stamford Bridge where he scored only one Premier League goal, a struggle that reportedly contributed to him missing out on Argentina’s 2026 World Cup squad. While Alonso has publicly committed to keeping players like Enzo Fernández, he has signaled that the team is “starting from zero” and is ready to move on from Garnacho as they push for future success.

On Monday, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years in prison for his role as an associate of a well-known bandit leader, Danranmi. Sani was convicted of intentionally withholding information that could have helped security forces apprehend Danranmi, who is accused of being a major arms and ammunition supplier for kidnapping and banditry networks.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶