Anambra Police Arrest Suspected Secessionist Informant
Anambra State Police have arrested 62-year-old Bernard Odinchefu, alleged informant of a secessionist group and leader of a major extortion ring in Ihiala LGA. Odinchefu reportedly collected illegal monthly levies from traders and burial fees from families in Isseke and Orsumoghu communities, remitting proceeds to a terrorist commander. Police operatives from the Rapid Response Squad […]
Adekunle Gold Honors Nigerian Heritage with New Album Fuji
Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has released his sixth studio album, Fuji, a tribute to the traditional Yoruba sound that helped shape modern Afro beats. Drawing from his roots and inspired by Fuji music’s rich cultural legacy, Gold blends indigenous percussion with modern R&B to create a vibrant, emotional body of work. Now based in the […]
UN Reimposes Sanctions on Iran Over Nuclear Escalation
Sweeping UN economic and military sanctions have been reimposed on Iran – 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear programme. The new measures took effect as the three European partners to the deal – the UK, France and Germany – activated the so-called “snapback” mechanism, accusing Iran of […]
FG Urges PENGASSAN to Halt Strike Over Dangote Refinery Dispute
The Federal Government has appealed to the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, PENGASSAN, to call off its planned strike scheduled to start today. This strike arises from a dispute between the union and Dangote Refinery. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Dingyadi, who made this appeal in a statement on […]
Julian Alvarez Out of Atletico Squad for Liverpool Clash
Atletico Madrid will be without forward Julian Alvarez for Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Liverpool as he continues to recover from the discomfort that forced him off during their last LaLiga match against Villarreal. The 25-year-old Argentine World Cup winner, who has one goal in four games this season, was replaced for the second half […]
Lagos to Divert Osborne Road Traffic Aug 15–17
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on Osborne Road in Ikoyi frThe diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking newly constructed drains along Modupe Alakija Crescent to the existing underground drainage beneath Osborne Road’s median.om August 15 to 17 to facilitate drainage connection works. The diversion is designed to minimise disruption while linking […]
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover, Avoids Jail
NHS Administrator Steals £80,000 for Online Lover in Nigeria, Avoids Jail A 63-year-old NHS administrator, Hyacinth Blair, stole £80,000 from her employer and funneled the money to a man she met in an online relationship—but walked away from court without a prison sentence. Blair, who worked at the South London and Maudsley NHS Trust, drained […]
UNN Denies Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has dismissed social media claims suggesting that a new substantive vice-chancellor has been appointed. In an official statement issued Friday night, the university’s acting public relations officer, Inya Egwu, clarified that the appointment process is still underway and no final decision has been made. Titled “No Substantive Vice-Chancellor Has […]
Joao Felix Joins Al-Nassr on Two-Year Deal
Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract. Neither club disclosed any financial details of the deal, but reports said the transfer could cost up to 43.7 million pounds, consisting of an initial 26.2 million fee plus 17.5 million in potential add-ons. […]
OVL Launches 9ja Youth Drive to Train 6,000 Young Nigerians
Ahead of the 2025 international youth day, OVL Foundation has officially kick-started the 9ja Youth Drive initiative aiming to empower over 1,800 Nigerian youths with vocational and tech skills across the six geopolitical zones in Nigeria. Convener of the initiative, Omobolanle Victor Laniyan said the program, targeting individuals aged 18–45, also offers startup resources and […]
