For many fans, Cristiano Ronaldo is synonymous with football greatness a global icon whose name echoes across stadiums and screens. But few know the unusual story behind that very name. Born in Madeira, Portugal, the football star was christened Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro. His father, José Dinis Aveiro, a devoted football fan and […]
Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Mike Ozekhome, has called on the Federal Government to separate the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) from that of the Minister of Justice, insisting that combining both positions undermines justice delivery in the country. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Sunday, Ozekhome argued that […]
The monarch of Oke Ada Community in Akoko North-West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Oba Mofolorunso Arasanyin, has appealed to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to intensify developmental efforts in the town. Oba Arasanyin made the call on Saturday during the celebration of his first coronation anniversary, where he reflected on the progress of […]
The struggle for reliable electricity in Kano’s industrial hub is pushing manufacturers to seek direct supply from the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC), a shift that could reshape Nigeria’s electricity market. Leaders of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Kano branch, met with NDPHC’s management in Abuja, requesting inclusion in the Eligible Customer Programme. […]
Lagos is preparing to showcase itself not only as Nigeria’s commercial centre but also as a cultural capital on the continent, with a major tourism and heritage exhibition slated for December. The three-day event, organised by Migbaci Expo, is expected to attract more than 15,000 in-person participants and hundreds of thousands more online. Organisers say […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has uncovered a series of attempts to move large sums of undeclared foreign currency through the nation’s airports, with seizures between January and July 2025 amounting to $2.209 million. According to details released from operational reports, officers at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; and Mallam […]
Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior delivered the spark for Real Madrid on Sunday night, combining for three goals in a 3–0 victory over Real Oviedo in La Liga. Oviedo’s return to the Spanish top flight after 23 years drew a raucous crowd in Asturias, but the celebration quickly turned into a showcase of Madrid’s firepower. […]
As Israel prepares for a fresh push into Gaza City, residents say the bombardment has left them trapped in constant fear, with nowhere safe to run. “The situation is extremely dangerous… Each day, each minute, there are bombings, martyrs, death and blood, we can’t take it anymore,” said Ibrahim Al-Shurafa, speaking from the Al-Sabra neighbourhood. […]
The Nigerian Army says recent counterterrorism operations have blunted fresh attempts by Boko Haram and ISWAP to launch coordinated assaults in Borno and Yobe States. Military sources at Army Headquarters told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday that 15 insurgents were killed in clashes across Dikwa, Gwoza, Bama, Banki, and Gujba. The fighters […]
The Anambra State Police Command has launched an investigation into a shocking case of abuse after a man was discovered to have kept his son in chains for five years while deceiving neighbours that the young man had travelled to the United Kingdom. The victim, identified as Chigbo, popularly called Agudo, is a […]
