FOOTBALL – Nottingham Forest defender Ola Aina has said that the injury suffered by his compatriot and teammate, Taiwo Awoniyi, would have been prevented had the assistant referee raised his flag earlier. Awoniyi, 27, was woken from an induced coma on Wednesday after surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury. The Nigerian international was taken…
Europa League final – Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes, has admitted that he has “no logical reason” for predicting next week’s Europa League final between the Red Devils and Tottenham. Both clubs have endured miserable campaigns in the Premier League, sitting in 16th and 17th positions respectively. However, they will have a shot at…
FOOTBALL – Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, on Wednesday, broke two records after helping Galatasaray to win the Turkish Cup. The 26-year-old scored two goals as Galatasaray won 3-0 against Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final. Osimhen is now the club’s all-time record highest goalscorer by a foreign football player in a season. Osimhen achieved…
FOOTBALL – Super Eagles striker, Tolu Arokodare, has become the sixth Nigerian player to win the Ebony Shoe. He joins the likes of Daniel Amokachi, Victor Ikpeba, Godwin Okpara, Celestine Babayaro, and Paul Onuachu on the prestigious list of Nigerian winners. Arokodare is also the 34th winner of the prize, which is handed out to…
ABUJA – The Nigeria Youth Forum (NYF) has expressed concern over Nigeria’s escalating security crisis, revealing that at least 3,610 Nigerians were killed by bandits and Boko Haram insurgents between January and March 2025. The group called on the Federal Government to act decisively, warning that the country is drifting dangerously toward anarchy. In…
NIGERIA – The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has said that his decision to rally support for the second bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu conspicuously stemmed from his display of statesmanship and the sense of belonging extended to the South East geopolitical zone. He said that despite scoring…
ABUJA – A former Labour Party (LP) presidential aspirant, Faduri Oluwadare Joseph, has accused the party’s leadership of betrayal and injustice, claiming that his 2022 presidential bid was sabotaged to pave the way for Mr Peter Obi. Faduri, who is the leader of the Rescue Movement for a New Nigeria, also declared his intention…
BORNO – Gov. Babagana Zulum of Borno has directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The directive followed consultations with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area. Malam Dauda Iliya, the governor’s Special…
“Nunc Dimittis” also known as the “Song of Simeon” is a canticle from Luke 2:29 – 32; “Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace: according to thy word. For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast prepared before the face of all people To be a light to lighten the Gentiles,…
Akin Ibitoye, a tech expert from TMB Tech, has issued a serious warning about a common practice among many Nigerians—sleeping with mobile phones under their pillows or close to their beds. He emphasized that this habit could have significant health and safety consequences. In an exclusive interview, Ibitoye explained that mobile devices can pose fire…
NIGERIA – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that social media activist Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), will be released upon fulfilling his bail conditions. EFCC spokesperson Dele Oyewale told BBC Pidgin that VDM’s arrest followed multiple petitions from unnamed individuals alleging misconduct. Although speculation linked GTBank to the arrest,…
NIGERIA – Nollywood star Mercy Johnson-Okojie has stirred a wave of concern among fans following recent appearances showcasing her significantly slimmer figure. Known for her charismatic screen presence and curvy physique, the actress’s latest transformation has left followers both surprised and worried. In videos shared on her Instagram page, Johnson-Okojie appeared notably leaner, prompting a…
NIGERIA – Suspended Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has distanced herself from the claims made by one Sandra Duru in a viral Facebook video on May 1, 2025, describing them as “entirely untrue” and “most manipulated.” In a statement issued to journalists on Friday in Abuja, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan said the Facebook livestream, which included audio…
NIGERIA – President Bola Tinubu has called on governors to remain focused on delivering tangible results that improve the lives of their people, urging them to disregard armchair critics. The President gave the charge during a two-day visit to Katsina, adding that the accurate measure of leadership is a positive, visible impact. “Let the people…
LAGOS STATE – Abia State Governor, Mr. Alex Otti has foreclosed the possibility of defecting to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), saying the situation of things in the Labour Party (LP) doesn’t warrant such a move. However, after an emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Abuja yesterday, the LP faction loyal to Julius…
NIGERIA – The disappearance of popular fashion entrepreneur, Ejiro, CEO of the Instagram brand @stylebyejiro, has sparked alarm on social media. According to reports, she vanished after joining a controversial prayer group now suspected to be a cult. The group, called Naiboth, is allegedly led by Joy Solomon and Aba, with other members including Elizabeth…
A virus many of us catch as children — the one behind cold sores — might be more dangerous than we thought. Scientists now believe that the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) could play a major role in developing Alzheimer’s disease. Over three decades of research by Professor Ruth Itzhaki and her team have…
North – The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF), Northern Nigeria’s foremost socio-cultural group, has declared that the region will only support candidates in the 2027 general elections who are committed to advancing and defending Northern interests. Speaking at the opening of the ACF Board of Trustees meeting in Kaduna on Wednesday, the forum’s BOT chairman, Alhaji…
Kaduna – Kaduna state Governor Uba Sani promised his administration will lift millions out of poverty through aggressive financial inclusion policies by opening three million new bank accounts by the end of 2025. Governor Sani made the promise while speaking at the Kaduna Economic and Financial Inclusion Summit (KEFIS 2025), themed “Expanding Financial Access for…
Editorial – As Nigeria marks Workers’ Day today, the celebrations ring hollow for millions of ordinary citizens who continue to bear the brunt of economic reforms without adequate protection. While the federal government last year formally approved the implementation of the N70,000 new minimum wage for federal public servants—a 133 percent increase from the previous…
NIGERIA – Award-winning Afrobeat star, David Adeleke, also known as Davido won the Best Digital Artiste of the Year at the 17th annual Headies Awards. A well-deserved crown, considering his outstanding influence across streaming platforms and online spaces. Davido’s collaborative track, “Ogechi Remix” with Hyce, Boypee, and Brown Joel, also received multiple nominations. The Headies,…
NIGERIA – Rapper Odumodublvck has emerged as the winner of the Next Rated Artist category at the 17th Headies Awards, surpassing fellow nominees Shallipopi, Qing Madi, and Ayo Maff. The Next Rated award, one of the most prestigious honours at the Headies, is presented to promising talents making significant contributions to the Nigerian music scene….
LAGOS – The Federal Government has announced an increase in the number of nursing students enrolled across the country from 28,000 to an unprecedented 115,000 annually. This is part of the government’s strategic efforts to close the growing healthcare workforce gap. This was disclosed by the Federal Ministry of Education in a press statement released…
ABUJA – Peter Nwachukwu, husband of late gospel singer Osinachi Nwachukwu, has been sentenced to death by hanging by the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja. Justice Njideka Nwosu-Iheme delivered the judgment on Monday after dismissing Nwachukwu’s no-case submission. The court found him guilty of culpable homicide in connection with…
Real Madrid – Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé has surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s goal tally from his debut season, netting his 34th strike in the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on Saturday. Mbappé scored as Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 3-2 in the Copa del Rey final in Seville. The 26-year-old, who joined Real Madrid from…
2027 – Niger Delta ex-militant leader, High Chief Government Ekpemupolo has urged the Northerners to let President Bola Tinubu complete eight years in office just like his predicessor, Muhammadu Buhari, who cames from the North. Tompolo, who spoke on Arise Television amid Atiku Abubakar’s campaign for coalition against Tinubu ahead of the 2027 election, said…
2027 – Dr Jibril Mustapha, the President of the Nigeria Rescue Mission Organisation and former leader of the Buhari Youth Organisation (BYO), has appealed to former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 presidential election. Mustapha made this appeal in a statement issued on Sunday, April 27, in Lagos, calling on Jonathan to heed growing…
Ondo 2027 – A prominent group in the oil rich area of Ondo state, Ilaje-Ugbo Intellectual Youths Alliance (IIYA) has raised the alarm of a seeming cold war between the Ondo state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa and the Interior minister, Bunmi Tunji Ojo ahead of the 2027 general elections in the state. The cold was alleged…
ABUJA — THE South South Zonal Organizing Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Blessing Agbomhere, has warned social media influencer, Martins Vincent Otse popularly known as VeryDarkMan, to draw a line between activism and character assassination. Agbomhere, also told VeryDarkMan to immediately tender an unreserved apology to the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill…
US – The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, advised the United States to critically re-evaluate its stance on reciprocal tariffs, particularly as they impact the fragile economies of poor African nations. This was as United States President, Donald Trump, announced yesterday, that he was involved in settling violent conflicts…
US – Some world leaders, heads of state and other dignitaries are presently in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis, the deceased head of the Roman Catholic church. Nigeria’s Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is heading the West African country’s delegation to attend the funeral. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Special…
