AGN Denies Report of President Emeka Rollas’ Arrest in Abia State
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has debunked a viral report that its National President, Emeka Rollas was arrested and detained by the police in Abia State. Online report said Rollas was arrested over the weekend for alleged role in imposition of an unelected chairman on the Abia State chapter of the guild. However, in […]
UK, Mauritius Progress on Chagos Islands Deal Before Trump Inauguration
Britain and Mauritius have made good progress in talks to finalise a deal over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, including a U.S.-British military base, with London hoping for sign-off before Donald Trump’s inauguration. A UK-Mauritius joint statement provided by the British government today reiterated London’s position that discussions were ongoing to reach an agreement that […]
National Assembly Threatens to Halt FG Allocations to JAMB Over High Spending
The National Assembly Joint Committee on Finance has threatened to stop the Federal Government’s grant to the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in the 2025 budget, citing concerns over excessive spending. This followed the presentation of JAMB’s 2025 budget proposal by its Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, to the Senate and House of Representatives Joint […]
Nigeria Bans Homosexuality, Crossdressing in its Military
The Nigerian Armed Forces have introduced strict regulations banning military personnel from engaging in activities considered contrary to the ethics of the service. These include homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other behaviours deemed inappropriate, according to the revised Harmonised Armed Forces Terms and Conditions of Service (HAFCTCS). The new directive, signed by President Bola Tinubu, […]
FG Sets up Special Unit as Implementation of LGAs Financial Autonomy Begins
The Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) is scheduled to hold its first meeting of the year on Wednesday this week, during which operational details for direct fund allocations to Local Government Areas (LGAs) are expected to be a key agenda item. Necessary structures and processes are believed to have been put in place to ensure […]
West Ham Signs Graham Potter as Everton Sacks Manager Sean Dyche
West Ham United have announced the appointment of Graham Potter as new head coach of the London club, on a two-and-a-half-year contract. The English manager will be supported by the newly appointed trio of Bruno, the assistant coach, with Billy Reid and Narcís Pèlach as first-team coaches. According to the club’s statement, 49-year-old Potter, who […]
South African Star Winnie Khumalo Dies at 51
South African actress and singer Winnie Khumalo has died at the age 51 after a short illness, her family has announced. The Afropop singer was known for her long musical career which began in the 1980s, and also appeared in popular South African TV series. She is best known for her hit song Live My […]
West Ham Sack Julen Lopetegui After Just Six Months in Charge
West Ham has parted ways with its manager Julen Lopetegui, after just 22 games in charge, with former Chelsea boss Graham Potter expected to replace him The Hammers who face Aston Villa in the FA Cup third round on Friday, are 14th in the Premier League table, seven points above the relegation zone, after just […]
France Rejects Claims of Collusion with Nigeria to Destabilize Niger
France has described as “groundless” the allegation by Niger that Nigeria had offered space in its territory to France in order to destabilise the former French colony. Political Counsellor to the Embassy of France in Nigeria, Bertrand de Seissan, who expressed this thought in an interview said the matter was never been discussed, nor even […]
NNPCL Foundation Offers Free Cataract Surgeries Across Lagos
The NNPCL Foundation is currently offering a free one thousand Cataract Extraction Surgery at the Ikeja Local Government. Information made available by the NNPCL Foundation reveals that the free cataract surgery started yesterday in Ikeja, and will be extended to Itire-Ikate LCDA on January 9th and 10th.While calling on members of the public who have […]