‘One of my outstanding ministers’ – Tinubu hails Umahi at 63 President Bola Tinubu has felicitated the Minister of Works, David Umahi, on the occasion of his 63rd birthday, praising his dedication to delivering lasting infrastructure projects across Nigeria. Before joining Tinubu’s cabinet, Umahi, born on July 25, 1963, represented Ebonyi South in the Senate…
My husband still slept with side chick after taking fidelity oath. A Canada-based Nigerian woman, Mrs Ezinne Nwanorue, has alleged that her husband, Franklin Nwanorue, continued an extramarital affair even after publicly taking an oath to remain faithful to their marriage. Mrs Nwanorue made the allegation in a post shared on her Facebook page, Ezinne…
Kogi varsity expels two students over gay practice, rusticates four for fighting The Management of Confluence University of Science and Technology, Osara, has expelled two students for alleged involvement in gay practice and rusticated four others for one academic session over a campus fight. According to a statement issued on Friday by the university’s Information…
Police arrest 81, recover illicit drugs in Delta A total of 81 suspected criminals have been arrested by operatives of the Delta State Police Command during intelligence-led raids on identified criminal black spots within the Asaba metropolis. The command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement signed and made available to journalists in…
Family accuses Ladoja of imposing Mogaji, warns of looming crisis The Olufadegin family of Alekuso, Ibadan South-East Local Government Area of Oyo State has accused the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, of attempting to impose Mr Fatai Omosanjo Amzat as the family’s Mogaji, warning that the move could trigger a crisis within the lineage….
Atiku’s US petition, affront to Nigeria’s sovereignty — Presidency The Presidency has again reacted to the petition filed in the United States by the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, against incumbent President and All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Atiku, through a…
At least 11 killed in Ukrainian and Russian strikes as holiday camp hitSeparately, at least 8 people killed in Ukrainian attacks on a Russian-controlled area. At least 11 people have been killed in Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes on Ukraine, including children at a holiday camp in a Russian-held area in the east. Overnight on…
Arsenal eye Vinicius Jr as Real Madrid push for Diomande Arsenal are exploring a potential deal for Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior, while the Spanish giants are reportedly advancing their efforts to sign RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande. Sky Sports News on Saturday reported that there has been no club-to-club contact between Arsenal and Real…
Why I chose Burna Boy for World Cup anthem — Shakira Shakira, has revealed why she chose Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Burna Boy, for the official 2026 FIFA World Cup anthem, Dai Dai, saying she wanted a strong masculine voice to complement the song’s Afrobeat-inspired sound. Speaking in an interview that aired on July 8 on…
ISWAP senior finance chief surrenders to soldiers in Borno An Islamic State of West African Province terrorist chief financial operative and two male children have surrendered to troops of 3 Battalion under 24 Task Force Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai, in Borno State. The Nigerian Army confirmed the development in a late-night statement on Saturday, noting…
