UNITED STATES – US President Donald Trump said Monday he would launch a “major investigation” into his 2024 election rival Kamala Harris over celebrities who backed her failed run for the White House. “Candidates aren’t allowed to pay for ENDORSEMENTS, which is what Kamala did, under the guise of paying for entertainment,” he posted on his…
Nigeria – Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about her health struggles and her sudden weight loss. News recalls that the movie star recently sparked concerns with her drastic weight loss, which has been the subject of intense discussion across social media platforms. In a recent conversation with veteran actress Joke Silva, Okojie explained that…
Rivers State – The Chief Medical Director of the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), Prof Chizindu Alikor, has decried that there is high cases of people living with hypertension disease in the state. Prof Alikor, who spoke at an event to mark the World Hypertension Day organised by RSUTH in conjunction with the Rivers…
United States – Pope Leo XIV on Monday received United States Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican, a day after his inauguration mass. Vance’s spokesperson said the audience with the pontiff lasted 45 minutes. The Vatican, in a statement, said Vance then met with the Holy See’s secretary for…
Borno – Terrorists of the Islamic State of West Africa Province, ISWAP, have killed at least 23 farmers and fishermen in the village of Malam Karanti near Baga, in the Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The attack reportedly took place on Thursday morning in Malam Karanti, a village five kilometres from Baga. The terrorists…
Saudi League – Al-Nassr manager, Stefano Pioli has explained why captain, Cristiano Ronaldo missed his side Saudi Pro League clash against Al-Taawoun on Friday. Ronaldo was absent as Al-Nassr played a 1-1 draw against Al-Taawoun athome. Goals from Otávio and R. Martínez ensured both teams got a point each at Al -Awwal Park. Speaking to the…
Europa League – Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes has disagreed with Arsenal legend, Paul Merson’s comments that the Red Devils should hold a parade if they win the Europa League this season. Scholes insisted that it would be embarrassing for Man United as they have had a poor season in the Premier League. Recall that Merson…
OGBOMOSHO, OYO STATE – A tanker carrying 45,000 litres of kerosene has lost control in Ogbomoso, Oyo State. News sources gathered that the incident occurred on Friday at the Taki Roundabout area. Chairman of Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident. “On getting to the scene of the incident, we met a trailer…
EPL – On Friday night, the two Premier League fixtures had a huge bearing on the race to finish in Champions League places. Aston Villa beat Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 at Villa Park and Chelsea edged Manchester United 1-0 at Stamford Bridge. There will be six English teams in the competition next season – the clubs that…
ABUJA – Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has refuted reports of being sick. Wike assured that he is hale and hearty, while attributing reports of him being sick to naysayers. He spoke in an interview with BBC Pidgin that will be released on Saturday evening. According to Wike: “As I’m talking to…
United States – Harvard president Alan Garber will take a voluntary 25% pay cut, as the elite university faces mounting federal funding reductions under U.S President Donald Trump’s administration. U.S media reported on Thursday, citing the university. The salary cut is set to take effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July…
Lagos – A human rights lawyer, Evans Ufeli, has filed a N10 billion suit against the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, and the Minister of Education over what he described as widespread irregularities and technical failures that allegedly marred the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, during a press…
NIGERIA – Activist-cum-politician, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the resignation or sack of the Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Prof Ishaq Oloyede. News reports that JAMB admitted to errors in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. Out of the 1.9 million candidates who sat for the examinations, over 1.5 million…
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…
