Oba Joseph Olugbenga Oloyede, the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Nigeria, has forfeited millions of dollars and multiple properties to the U.S. government after pleading guilty to defrauding federal COVID-19 relief programs. The monarch, who also holds U.S. citizenship, was implicated in a scheme that illegally secured over $4.2 million through the Paycheck […]
Flying Eagles head coach Aliyu Zubairu has announced plans for a significant squad overhaul following Nigeria’s 2-0 loss to South Africa in a preparatory match ahead of the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations (AFCON). The defeat has prompted Zubairu to reconsider his roster as the team gears up for the tournament, scheduled to […]
Economist and policy expert Soji Akinyele has stated that the Buhari administration operated under deeply constrained economic conditions, leaving little room for structural reforms or transformative policies. Speaking on the economic affairs program Talknomics with Ugodre, Akinyele provided a comparative analysis of Nigeria’s recent leadership, highlighting the contrasting environments between the Buhari and Tinubu administrations. […]
At least 50 people have been reported killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes on Gaza since midnight, according to the Hamas-run civil defense agency. The latest wave of bombardments has targeted densely populated areas, primarily in northern Gaza, leaving widespread destruction and pushing the enclave’s already dire humanitarian situation to critical levels. Medical […]
Al-Qaeda Affiliated militant group has claimed responsibility for a large-scale assault on a military base in northern Burkina Faso, stating that it killed as many as 200 soldiers in a coordinated attack. The group, Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), made the claim through its propaganda channels, stating that the deadly assault was in retaliation for […]
Award-winning singer, Burna Boy has expressed his deep-seated admiration for black women, stating that they are an integral part of his own identity. The African Giant, known for his unapologetic promotion of Nigerian and African heritage, revealed that his love for black women stems from a profound sense of self-love and appreciation. During the conversation, […]
The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a video circulating on social media showing a large number of young men who had reportedly just arrived in Lagos, seen gathered in front of the Dano Company premises in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State. Upon receipt of the information on May […]
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare has highlighted the significant strides made by the Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in the area of infrastructure development. According to Dare, the administration has completed 260 palliative road projects across the country, at a cost of N208 billion, in just two years. In […]
International R&B superstar, Chris Brown has been formally charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and is scheduled to appear in Manchester Magistrates’ Court today, May 16, 2025, in connection with a violent assault that allegedly took place at a London nightclub in 2023. The 36-year-old American singer was arrested in the early hours […]
Nollywood actor and Lagos State House of Assembly member, Desmond Elliot, has spoken about thecircumstances that led him to transition from the screen to the political stage. In a recent interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Elliot revealed that former Edo State governor, Adams Oshiomhole, played a crucial role in introducing him to President […]
