Israel Claims Killing of Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida in Gaza Airstrike
Israel has announced the killing of Abu Obeida, the spokesman for Hamas’s armed wing, in an aerial strike in Gaza City. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz praised the Israel Defense Forces and the Shin Bet security agency for what he described as a “flawless execution” of the operation. Hamas has yet to confirm Obeida’s death […]
Iyabo Ojo Welcomes First Grandchild as Daughter Priscilla Gives Birth
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has announced the arrival of her first grandchild. Her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, and her husband, East African musician Juma Jux, welcomed their son, Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, in Canada. Iyabo Ojo confirmed the safe delivery in a social media update on Sunday, eliciting congratulatory messages from fans and celebrities. The couple tied […]
Mainoo Battles Bruno for Midfield Spot at Man United
The role of Kobbie Mainoo at Manchester United is in doubt after manager Ruben Amorim confirmed the 20-year-old is battling Bruno Fernandes for a place in the midfield. The England international has yet to play this season, missing United’s loss to Arsenal and the 1-1 draw with Fulham. At Craven Cottage, Mainoo was again left […]
Southern PDP Leaders Reject Lagos Zoning Meeting as Illegitimate
State chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), along with former governors, lawmakers, and key Southern stakeholders, have rejected a zoning meeting held in Lagos on August 21, calling it illegitimate and unrepresentative. In a joint statement signed by PDP chairmen from Imo, Abia, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Rivers States—alongside National Assembly members and […]
AFG Leases Two CRJ1000 Jets to Nigeria’s Cally Air
AFG Aviation Ireland has confirmed the successful lease of two Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jets to Cally Air, the state-backed airline of Cross River State, Nigeria. The aircraft, recently acquired from Regional One, were leased under a finance agreement as part of Cally Air’s fleet expansion. The jets will be operated by ValueJet under a sublease, […]
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 […]
NCAA: Ibom Air Ban on Emmanson Differs from KWAM 1 Case
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) clarified that the case of Comfort Emmanson, who allegedly assaulted Ibom Air crew, differs from that of musician KWAM 1. NCAA spokesperson Mike Achimugu, during an X Space session, said the agency did not instruct Ibom Air to ban or prosecute Emmanson; the airline acted independently based on available […]
Nigerian Man Segun Ogundipe Jailed in UK for Sexual Offences
A 33-year-old Nigerian man, Segun Ogundipe, has been sentenced to five years in prison in the United Kingdom for committing multiple sexual offences against a woman in Gloucester. According to a report shared on social media by Eye_opener220, Ogundipe, who resided on Tuffley Lane in Gloucester, was found guilty of rape, two counts of sexual […]
Wildfire Near LA Burns 5,000 Acres, Forces Evacuations
A brush fire north of Los Angeles has burned nearly 5,000 acres and forced evacuations in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, displacing 2,700 residents, officials said Friday. Around 400 personnel are working to contain the blaze, which remains 0% contained. It comes as firefighters continue battling California’s largest wildfire of the year, which […]
Super Falcons Remain Top in Africa in FIFA Rankings
Nigeria’s Super Falcons are ranked the best team in Africa and 36th in the world with 1630 points, according to the latest FIFA Rankings released on Thursday. World champions Spain are ranked top in the world with 2066 points, followed by the U.S with 2065 points. In third place is Sweden with 2025 points, while […]
