The Ondo State Government has called on Nigerians to break the culture of silence and discrimination surrounding mental health, stressing that stigma remains one of the biggest obstacles to effective treatment and recovery. Speaking at an event marking World Mental Health Day in Akure, the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Banji Ajaka, said mental […]
Al-Ahli striker, Ivan Toney has stirred fresh drama in Saudi football after his side’s thrilling victory over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr in the Saudi Super Cup final at the Hong Kong Stadium on Saturday. The Englishman, who played a key role in Al-Ahli’s charge, used his post-match remarks to take a swipe at both Al-Nassr […]
Nigerian international striker, Victor Boniface has returned to Germany after his proposed move to AC Milan hit a stumbling block, with the Serie A giants yet to finalise the deal amid lingering doubts over his fitness. The 24-year-old forward, who currently plays for Bayer Leverkusen, travelled to Italy earlier this week for what turned […]
Former senator representing Ondo South, Nicholas Tofowomo, has raised fresh alarm over the state of federal roads across Ondo State, describing them as “death traps” that continue to claim lives and cripple economic activity. Tofowomo, who served in the 9th Senate between 2019 and 2023 and was vice chairman of the Senate Committee on […]
President Donald Trump is preparing to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago in what the White House describes as part of a broader crackdown on crime in Democratic-led cities. According to reports, the Pentagon has drawn up options that could see thousands of troops mobilized as early as September, marking another major step in […]
Nigerian heavyweight, Ike “The President” Ibeabuchi has made an extraordinary return to boxing, ending a 26-year absence from the sport with a third-round stoppage victory over Idris Afinni at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos. The 52-year-old, once regarded as one of the most feared punchers of the 1990s, showed flashes of the devastating […]
Teachers and government officials in Nasarawa State have called on parents to place greater emphasis on the moral upbringing of their children, stressing that the home remains the strongest foundation for building a responsible society. Speaking during activities to mark the 2025 National Children’s Day celebration, the state’s Commissioner for Women, Social Development and […]
Venus Williams is set to make her record-extending 25th appearance at the US Open. The 45-year-old tennis legend has been granted a wild card entry into the tournament and will face 11th seed Karolina Muchova in the first round. Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, has had a storied career that has spanned […]
Nigeria has been ranked as the second-highest country in the world for paternity fraud, according to recent data. This ranking indicates that a significant number of men in Nigeria are discovering that the children they have been raising are not biologically theirs. Experts suggest that cultural and societal pressures may be driving […]
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 50-year-old fashion designer and widow, Ifeoma Henrietta Ezewuike, for attempting to traffic 1.3 kilograms of cocaine. Ezewuike, who owns Golden Star Creation in Lagos, used a fake pregnancy disguise to conceal the illicit substance. According to the NDLEA, Ezewuike was apprehended at a […]
