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Showmax Premier League Chat with Conor Bradley on Liverpool’s Difficult Run

Fola Badmus06 mins

Ahead of Liverpool’s crucial game against Brentford this weekend, Showmax Premier League caught up with marauding Reds right back Conor Bradley. This wasn’t just a standard chat – Bradley got candid with us about the team’s “emotional” slump after those tough defeats and what it takes for them to pull out of a difficult moment. Liverpool FC right-back Conor Bradley has opened up about the club’s recent difficult run, emphasising that the team’s only path forward is to “stick together and keep fighting.” The Reds suffered four consecutive defeats across all competitions before securing an emphatic 5-1 victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday night. Reflecting on the preceding Premier League loss to Manchester United, Bradley admitted the results were hard for everyone at the club. “We’re just trying to recover from it,” Bradley said. “It was a tough setback for Arne Slot and the whole team, but with the group we have, we’re determined to bounce back.” The young defender acknowledged the gravity of the four losses, stressing that the focus must now shift entirely to the upcoming away fixture against Brentford. “I think the focus has to be on beating Brentford. We need to perform on the pitch, that’s the only way.” “Losing four times in a row is never easy, especially for Liverpool – it’s emotional for everyone. But we just have to stick together and keep fighting.” Bradley offered insight into the team’s current struggle, attributing it to collective performance issues. “It’s hard to point fingers. It’s just been a tough period for us. We’re not creating enough chances and we’ve been conceding too many goals,” he explained. “It’s been a difficult spell, but I’m confident we’ll find our rhythm again soon.” Having overcome his own injury setbacks during the pre-season, Bradley spoke about the challenge of finding consistent form. “It’s never easy. When you’re ready to go and then get hit by an injury, it really disrupts your momentum. It’s frustrating, but I’m just trying to get as many games as possible under my belt and help the team wherever I can.” The arrival of several new signings has also brought a period of adjustment to the squad, which Bradley believes requires patience. “Yes, it will definitely take time. Building relationships doesn’t happen overnight, it takes weeks and months,” he said. “But I think the new lads are settling in really well. They’re top players and great people too, so that helps a lot.” He singled out one of the new arrivals, Florian Wirtz, as a player he has best connected with.   “Probably Florian Wirtz. We got to know each other when playing for our national teams against one another crazily enough.” Addressing the frequent comparisons made between himself and fellow right back Jeremy Frimpong, Bradley welcomed the intensity. “Competition is always healthy, it pushes you to be your best. Jeremy’s a great guy and a top player. He’s brought great energy from Germany, and I think that kind of challenge only makes us both stronger.”   “For me, it would be about cementing my place in the team and helping Liverpool win trophies. Whether that’s the Champions League, Premier League, or FA Cup, any silverware would mean a lot. We just have to keep striving, and I believe we can go again even stronger next season.” Watch Liverpool take on Brentford away in the Premier League, LIVE on Showmax Premier League this Saturday at 8pm (WAT). How can fans get Showmax Premier League on their phones? Sign up for the Showmax Premier League mobile plan for N3,600 at www.showmax.com for all the Premier League action.

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MRA Announces Call for Entries for Goodluck Jonathan FOI Awards 2026

Fola Badmus05 mins

Media Rights Agenda (MRA) today announced the formal opening of its Call for Entries for the Dr. Goodluck Jonathan Freedom of Information Awards 2026, designed to recognize and celebrate journalistic excellence in promoting transparency and accountability through the effective use of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, 2011.   Named in honour of former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR, who signed the FOI Act into Law on May 28, 2011, the first category of the awards will celebrate a journalist who has made the highest number of information requests under the Act, while the second category will honour a journalist who has made the most outstanding contributions in promoting the Act since its enactment by raising awareness among citizens, government officials and the media about it, including its provisions, how to use it, its benefits, and the rights it grants as well as advocating for its effective implementation.   In a statement announcing the opening of the call, MRA called on all eligible Nigerian journalists working across print, broadcast, online, and multimedia platforms to submit their entries for consideration in two distinct categories as follows:   Category 1: Most Active User of the FOI Act. This award will be given to a journalist who has made the highest verifiable number of information requests under the FOI Act between May 28, 2011, and December 31, 2025. This category aims to celebrate and encourage the active and consistent use of the Act as a tool for journalistic investigation as well as for promoting and ensuring transparency and good governance.   Category 2: Most Outstanding Promoter of the FOI Act. This award will recognize a journalist who has made the most outstanding contributions in promoting the FOI Act since its enactment in 2011. This includes raising public awareness about the Act, its provisions, how to use it, its benefits, and the rights it confers on individuals, as well as advocating for its effective implementation through news stories, feature articles, opinion pieces, or other media outputs.   Applicants must be journalists of Nigerian nationality, working in any print, broadcast, online, or multimedia outlet, and should not be under any legal constraint and must not have been adjudged by an appropriate regulatory or judicial body to be guilty of professional misconduct.   All interested journalists are required to complete an application form and attach relevant, verifiable documentation for their claims, which may include acknowledged copies of FOI requests or copies of published media outputs, depending on the category.   The deadline for all submissions is 23.59 (WAT) on January 31, 2026.   According to MRA, the winner in each category will receive a plaque, a certificate, and a prize. The Awards will be formally presented at a public ceremony to be held in Abuja on May 28, 2026, coinciding with an event to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the enactment of the Act.

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2026 WAFCON Race: Super Falcons Seek Comfortable Win over Bénin’s Amazons

Fola Badmus04 mins

The 25,000 -capacity Stade de Kégué in the Togolese capital, Lomè is venue for Friday’s 2026 Women Africa Cup of Nations final qualifying fixture, first leg match between 10-time champions Nigeria and their Bèninoise counterparts, known as Amazons, with the Cup holders seeking a comfortable win that will render the return leg in Nigeria on Tuesday a mere formality.   Head Coach Justine Madugu has a total of 19 players available for the encounter, and has promised his squad will go all out for the goals that will earn it the ticket to a defence of the title won in Morocco this summer. The Kingdom of Morocco will also host next year’s houseparty, where all semi-finalists will collect automatic qualification tickets to the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup finals in Brazil.   “We have a team that will go out there and make us proud. Yes, we would have loved to have Jennifer (Echegini) but we do not and we can only pray for her to recover quickly.   “On Friday, we will go out and play our game and seek the goals that will put us in a good stead ahead of the return leg.”   With Echegini out, Madugu is likely to opt for US-based impresario Deborah Abiodun to start, alongside captain Rasheedat Ajibade and Christy Ucheibe in the middle, with Chiamaka Nnadozie (one of the best goalkeepers in the world) marshalling a defence-line of Michelle Alozie, Tosin Demehin, Osinachi Ohale and Ashley Plumptre.   In the fore, Madugu has Esther Okoronkwo (doubtless one of Nigeria’s impact players at this year’s Women AFCON), the pushful Chinwendu Ihezuo, six-time Africa Player of the Year Asisat Oshoala, new-face Joy Omewa and China-based Folashade Ijamilusi, who was also a delight as Nigeria won a tenth AFCON title in Morocco this summer.   Gambian official Ngum Fatou will be the referee of the encounter that begins at 3pm Togo time (4pm Nigeria time).   SUPER FALCONS TO FACE AMAZONS:   Goalkeepers: Chiamaka Nnadozie (Brighton Hove & Albion, England); Anderline Mgbechi (Rivers Angels)   Defenders: Osinachi Ohale (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Shukurat Oladipo (AS Roma, Italy); Michelle Alozie (Houston Dash, USA); Ashleigh Plumptre (Ittihad Ladies FC, Saudi Arabia); Blessing Ilivieda (Bayelsa Queens); Oluwatosin Demehin (Galatasaray Sportive, Turkey); Miracle Usani (Abia Angels)   Midfielders: Rasheedat Ajibade (Paris Saint Germain, France); Taiwo Afolabi (Rivers Angels); Deborah Abiodun (Washington Spirit, USA); Christy Ucheibe (SL Benfica, Portugal)   Forwards: Chinwendu Ihezuo (Pachucha Club de Futbol, Mexico); Joy Omewa (Fortuna Hjorrin FC, Denmark); Esther Okoronkwo (AFC Toronto, Canada); Asisat Oshoala (Al Hilal FC, Saudi Arabia); Folashade Ijamilusi (Liaoning Shenyang Shenbei Hefeng, China); Kafayat Mafisere (Edo Queens)  

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UNILAG Bans Unauthorized Skitmaking, Content Creation on Campus

Wale busari03 mins

The University of Lagos (UNILAG), Akoka, has banned the unapproved use of its campus—including hostels and other facilities—for skits, films, and other video productions by content creators. In a statement on Thursday, signed by Head of Communication Adejoke Alaga-Ibraheem, the university said the increasing trend of filming on campus without authorization has become a serious concern. The move aims to protect the integrity of the academic environment and preserve the university’s image. “The attention of the University of Lagos Management has been drawn to the increasing use of the University premises, including hostels and other facilities, for shooting of films/videos (skits, vox pop, etc.) and cinematographic activities, without appropriate authorisation,” the statement read. UNILAG stressed that it has established procedures for any form of recording or content production on campus to ensure safety, decorum, and the protection of its academic and residential spaces. Students, staff, or external collaborators must obtain official approval from the communication unit before filming. While encouraging creativity and responsible expression, the university emphasized that all activities must comply with institutional guidelines. “Members of the University community and general public are therefore advised to comply strictly with this directive in the interest of order, safety, and collective responsibility,” the statement added. The restriction comes amid a rise in the use of public institutions as backdrops for comedic and social commentary content. UNILAG has produced some of Nigeria’s top skitmakers, including Muhammed Gilmore, who graduated in January 2024 with a BSc in Chemistry, and Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie, popularly known as Brain Jotter, who graduated eight months later.

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As US Gets Tough On Moscow, Has Putin’s Strategy Of Playing Trump Run Its Course?

Kamal Yalwa04 mins

The Kremlin may have believed that US President Donald Trump lacked the resolve to exert real pressure on Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. For months, carefully timed calls from the Kremlin seemed to persuade the White House to pull back from decisive actions — including Trump’s recent reversal on supplying long-range Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv. But the latest US Treasury sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies — Rosneft and Lukoil — may now force President Vladimir Putin to reassess both his approach to Trump and his broader war strategy. Former Russian president and Putin ally Dmitry Medvedev lashed out at Trump, calling him a “talkative peacemaker who has now fully embarked on the war path against Russia,” adding pointedly, “This is his conflict now, not the senile Biden’s.” While the sanctions themselves may not devastate Russia’s economy, oil remains central to funding the Kremlin’s war in Ukraine. Despite years of Western restrictions, Moscow has developed methods to skirt sanctions, and Russian officials say they will adapt once again. “Our country has developed a strong immunity to Western restrictions,” foreign ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova declared. The real challenge for the Kremlin lies in the erosion of its long-favored strategy of manipulating the Trump administration — offering gestures of peace and trade opportunities while continuing its military offensive. That tactic appears to have reached its limits. Trump, increasingly wary of being “played along” by Putin, has taken his first significant punitive step against Russia since returning to office. Alongside the sanctions, Trump abruptly canceled a planned summit with Putin in Budapest — a blow to the Kremlin’s hopes of another high-profile meeting showcasing Putin’s global relevance. Russian officials had claimed that preparations were underway, but the optimism now seems misplaced. Putin, facing war crimes charges and growing isolation, had relished August’s summit with Trump in Alaska — a rare diplomatic win that projected parity between Moscow and Washington. This time, however, the White House insists there will be no repeat unless Russia shows tangible progress on peace in Ukraine. The US Treasury has hinted at even tougher sanctions ahead, signaling what could be the start of a more assertive American approach toward Moscow. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed the move as “very important,” while European leaders expressed relief at Washington’s firmer stance. Still, uncertainty lingers. After nine turbulent months of Trump’s presidency, diplomats in Kyiv, Brussels, and even Moscow remain cautious — aware that, in Trump’s unpredictable world, a single well-timed phone call from Putin could shift the balance once again.

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Putin Responds To US Sanctions, Calls Them Unfriendly Act

Kamal Yalwa02 mins

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the latest US sanctions on Russia as an “unfriendly act,” but insisted that Moscow will not yield to external pressure. Speaking at the Russian Geographical Society in Moscow on Thursday, Putin said the sanctions would not have a significant impact on Russia’s economy, although he acknowledged that they strain relations between Moscow and Washington. “The sanctions are an attempt to put pressure on Russia, but dialogue is always better than war,” Putin was quoted as saying by Russian state media, TASS. The remarks come a day after US President Donald Trump imposed sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, citing the Kremlin’s failure to make progress toward ending its war in Ukraine. Putin argued that replacing Russian oil on global markets would take time and likely trigger higher prices worldwide. Addressing Trump’s recent comments about cancelling their planned summit in Budapest, the Russian leader clarified that the meeting had been initiated by the United States and was more likely “postponed” than cancelled. Despite mounting tensions, Putin reiterated that Russia remains open to dialogue, saying both nations have “many areas for cooperation.”

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House of Representatives Advances Bill to Create Ijebu State

House of Representatives Advances Bill to Create Ijebu State

Wale busari01 mins

A bill seeking to establish a new state in Nigeria’s South-West zone passed its second reading in the House of Representatives on Thursday. Sponsored by Olufemi Ogunbanwo, representing Ijebu Ode/Ijebu Northeast/Odogbolu Federal Constituency in Ogun State, alongside three other lawmakers, the legislation proposes amending the 1999 constitution to carve out Ijebu State from Ogun State. The bill, part of a growing push to create new states in the country, was referred to the Committee on Constitutional Review by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu for further examination.

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PDP Reacts To Senator Jarigbe’s Defection To APC

Kamal Yalwa03 mins

The Cross River State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has finally responded to the defection of Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe to the All Progressives Congress (APC), declaring that his exit will not weaken the party but instead strengthen its unity and resolve. In a statement released on Thursday, the PDP described Jarigbe’s defection as a personal decision that holds no consequence for the stability or structure of the party in the state. It reaffirmed its commitment to rebuilding a stronger, more united organisation at all levels. According to the statement, the senatorial mandate currently held by Jarigbe was the product of the collective efforts and sacrifices of PDP members and supporters in Cross River North. The party expressed disappointment that the senator chose to abandon the platform that enabled his political rise. “His decision is regrettable, but it will only serve to strengthen our internal cohesion and renew our dedication to the principles that have sustained the PDP as the most organised and people-oriented political movement in Cross River,” the statement read in part. Under the leadership of the Caretaker Committee chaired by Rt. Hon. Bassey Ewa, the PDP reiterated its focus on restoring unity, deepening grassroots mobilisation, and strengthening structures ahead of future elections. The party also emphasised that it remains steadfast in its mission to serve the people of Cross River through credible leadership and inclusive governance. Dr Maurice Ekong, the PDP’s Director of Media and Communications, urged members and supporters to remain calm and confident, assuring them that the party is “moving forward — stronger, more focused, and more determined than ever.”

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