The world of football is often filled with stories of triumph, skill, and passion. However, it also, at times, faces profound tragedy with some footballers losing their lives to tragic car accidents. The sudden and untimely deaths of players, particularly in devastating car accidents, cast a long shadow over the sport, reminding us of the fragility of…
NIGERIA – Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, said he’s now considering to start having kids. Speaking during his 34th birthday party in Lagos on Wednesday night, the singer explained that he was getting old and needs to start habits children. He stated that he arrived at the decision after a…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered registration portal as part of its bold drive to revolutionize business registration processes in Nigeria. The announcement was made by the Registrar-General and Chief Executive Officer of CAC, Mr. Hussaini Ishaq Magaji, during the Commission’s 2025 stakeholders’ forum. According to Magaji,…
New York City, USA — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs exhaled visibly and gestured in prayerful gratitude as the jury foreman announced a not-guilty verdict on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. The verdict, delivered on July 2, 2025, came after months of intense courtroom proceedings, during which prosecutors portrayed Combs as…
Spain– A devastating car accident in northwestern Spain has claimed the lives of Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother, André Filipe Teixeira da Silva, a professional footballer for Penafiel in Portugal’s second division. According to AFP, Spanish police confirmed that the incident occurred on Thursday, July 3, 2025, when the vehicle carrying the…
Spain– Diogo Jota, forward for Liverpool FC and the Portuguese national team, has tragically died in a car accident at the age of 28. The fatal incident occurred on the A-52 motorway near kilometre 65, close to the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria in Spain’s Zamora province. Spanish sports outlet MARCA reported the…
Abuja, Nigeria — Chief Dele Momodu, publisher of Ovation magazine, has affirmed that opposition politicians who have taken control of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have reached a consensus that internal power struggles will not fracture the coalition. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Wednesday, Momodu expressed optimism about the coalition’s launch, highlighting the…
Napoli, Italy — Lukaku Reveals He Did Not Intend to Join Manchester United in 2017 Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku has revealed that joining Manchester United in 2017 was not his original plan, despite interest from Antonio Conte’s Chelsea at the time. The Belgian forward moved from Everton to Manchester United in the summer of 2017…
Washington, D.C., USA — The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to revise its 2025 budget of N54.99 trillion in response to lower-than-expected global oil prices. This recommendation was detailed in the IMF’s Article IV Consultation Report on Nigeria, released yesterday in Washington, D.C. The IMF projects Nigeria’s economy…
Turin, Italy — Juventus Scouting Director Giorgio Chiellini has categorically rejected reports linking the club to Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, amid swirling transfer speculation this summer. Osimhen’s loan stint at Galatasaray recently concluded, leaving the 26-year-old forward to consider his next career move. The striker joined the Turkish side last summer on a one-year loan…
Casablanca, Morocco — The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced a brand-new trophy ahead of the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) set to take place in Morocco. The unveiling took place on Wednesday, July 2, in Morocco as anticipation builds for this year’s tournament. According to a statement on CAF’s official…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Federal Government has inaugurated a Ministerial Committee to spearhead the commercialisation of research outcomes from Nigeria’s tertiary institutions. The committee, known as the Research and Innovation Commercialisation Committee (RICC), was unveiled by the Minister of Education, Dr. Morufu Olatunji Alausa, during a ceremony held yesterday in Abuja. Dr. Alausa explained that…
Owerri, Nigeria — In a determined effort to restore security and public order, the Imo State Government has demolished a notorious criminal hideout located in Ama Hausa, Owerri. The operation, led by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Monitoring and Compliance, Nze Chinasa Nwaneri, targeted a location allegedly linked to drug trafficking, illegal arms dealings, and…
Gombe, Nigeria — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has extended his congratulations to Barrister Alhassan Mu’azu on his election as Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Gombe Branch. In a statement issued by the Governor’s media office, he also commended other newly elected executives, describing the NBA’s smooth and rancour-free electoral process…
Castries, Saint Lucia — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Africans and people of African descent worldwide to unite and collaborate in shaping a future rooted in dignity, promise, and progress for the Black race. Speaking at a dinner hosted in his honour by Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre of Saint Lucia, President Tinubu…
Jigawa, Nigeria — Jigawa State Government has suspended four Local Government Education Secretaries for shielding class room teachers who failed to report to duty for months. Executive Secretary, state Universal Basic Education SUBEB Prof Haruna Musa disclosed this in an interview with the newsmen in his office. He said, the affected education secretaries include, Kirikasamma,…
Zamfara, Nigeria — The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has pledged full support for the newly appointed acting National Chairman of the party, Ali Bukar Dalori. According to a statement released on Wednesday, in Gusau by the state APC Publicity Secretary, Malam Yusuf Idris, the party expressed confidence in Dalori’s ability…
Lagos, Nigeria: Nigerian music icon Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has publicly apologized to his wife Natasha, their children, and his fans following widespread backlash over remarks suggesting that men are not biologically designed to be faithful to one woman. The singer made the controversial statement during a recent podcast, asserting that…
Plateau state, Nigeria: A High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, has sentenced a final-year student of Government Science Technical College, Bukuru, to death by hanging for the murder of a teacher on school premises. The defendant, Odey Emmanuel, was found guilty of culpable homicide punishable by death, contrary to Sections 188 and 189 of…
Abuja, Nigeria: President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation with Saint Lucia, particularly in the areas of education, culture, and technology. On the fourth day of his official State Visit to Saint Lucia, President Tinubu visited the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College in Castries, where he engaged with students, faculty,…
Abuja, Nigeria:A suspected cybercriminal was apprehended after allegedly attempting to infiltrate the internal systems of a commercial bank located in the Secretariat area of Abuja. According to media sources, the individual gained unauthorized access to the bank premises during non-operational hours. Upon entry, he reportedly locked himself in the restroom before climbing…
DUTSE – A total of 209 graduands of the Federal University Dutse (FUD) will be awarded first-class degrees at the forthcoming 8th and 9th Combined Convocation Ceremony scheduled for July 4 and 5, 2025. The vice-chancellor, Professor Abdulkarim Mohammed, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the programmes lined up for the 8th and 9th Combined Convocation…
NIGERIA – Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju has lauded key leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and other opposition figures for coming together to battle the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the next election. The lawyer specifically thanked the concerned leaders of the main opposition party, PDP for dumping the party for the African…
OSUN STATE – A former Senate President, Senator David Mark, and ex-Osun State Governor, Rauf Aregbesola, have been appointed as the interim Chairman and Secretary, respectively, of the African Democratic Congress, the coalition platform being positioned against President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 elections. According to multiple reliable sources who were present at the…
Kylian Mbappé is set to make his highly anticipated debut for Real Madrid in the FIFA Club World Cup against Juventus after missing the group stage due to illness. 🏟️⚽ The 26-year-old forward has recovered and is expected to play in the Round of 16 match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. 🏆 Coach…
Abuja, Nigeria — Key figures of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convened on Tuesday evening in a high-level closed-door meeting, signaling renewed political consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections. The meeting, held at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel in Abuja, brought together notable PDP stakeholders including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar; former Senate President, David…
Abuja, Nigeria — The House of Representatives has initiated a probe into Nigeria’s outstanding debt of €1.2 million to the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS), raising concerns about the country’s financial commitment to the international body. This action follows a motion of urgent national importance moved during plenary on Tuesday by Deputy…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Young Progressives Party (YPP) has elected Hon. Robert Madaki as its chairmanship candidate for the 2026 Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) elections. The announcement was made during the party’s primary election held in Abuja on Monday, where 10 councillorship candidates also emerged to represent the party across various wards in AMAC….
Kwara – Kwara State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has warned members and supporters of the party not to associate with the coalition movement in the state. A statement by secretary of the party, Abdulrahman Abdullahi Kayode, in Ilorin on Tuesday, disclosed that the party is aware of “attempts by certain individuals and…
ABUJA – The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reported a profit after tax of ₦1.054 trillion for the month of May 2025, marking a significant 40.37 percent increase from the ₦748 billion posted in April. According to its latest Monthly Report Summary for May 2025, released on Tuesday, the national oil company also…
SPACE – Owolabi Salis, a politician and lawyer, has become the first Nigerian to travel to space. Salis was aboard the Blue Origin’s NS-33 mission, which took off from West Texas on Sunday, June 29. The 10-minute flight, which crossed the Kármán line also had Carl Kuehner, Jim Sitkin, Leland Larson, Freddie Rescigno Jr., and…
