Royal Storm in Ijebuland: Wasiu Ayinde Marshal’s Candidacy Emerges Amid Fusengbuwa Ruling House Crisis
The race for the Awujale stool of Ijebuland has taken a dramatic turn, as Fuji music icon, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, is being widely tipped as a top contender. His possible emergence, however, comes at a time of deep division within the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, the lineage next in […]
American Anthropic Bars Chinese-Owned Entities From Accessing AI Services
U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic has announced new restrictions preventing Chinese-owned entities from accessing its products and services, citing national security concerns. The Amazon-backed firm, best known as the developer of the Claude chatbot, updated its terms of service on Thursday to bar companies that are majority-owned by Chinese shareholders—regardless of their global location. […]
Tyson, Mayweather to Meet in Exhibition Bout in 2026
Boxing legends, Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather Jr. will meet in an exhibition fight scheduled for spring 2026, promoters confirmed on Friday. The match, organized by CSI Sports and Fight Sports, will not count toward either man’s professional record. Details of the venue, date, and weight class are expected to be announced in the […]
Sujimoto Breaks Silence on EFCC Notice, Explains Fallout With Enugu Govt
Popular businessman and luxury real estate developer, Dr. Sijibomi Ogundele, widely known as Sujimoto, has spoken out emotionally following the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s declaration that he is wanted. In a tearful address, the Sujimoto Construction boss maintained that he is not a fugitive, insisting that the matter stems from a contract dispute […]
FG, Atiku, Others Mourn Victims of Borgu Boat Mishap
The Federal Government has joined Nigerians in mourning the victims of the tragic boat accident in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State, which claimed dozens of lives earlier this week. The accident occurred on Tuesday when a wooden boat carrying more than 100 passengers capsized along the Shagunu–Dugga axis of Kainji Lake after […]
Abia Govt Wields Big Stick, Sacks 6 Over Payroll Fraud
The Abia State Government has dismissed six civil servants from the Ministry of Justice after an internal audit uncovered their involvement in a salary padding scheme. In a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the State Civil Service Commission, Eno Eze, the government said the officers were found guilty of manipulating the […]
Putin Warns Western Troops in Ukraine Would Be Targeted
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that any Western troops deployed to Ukraine would be treated as legitimate targets by Moscow’s forces, a threat that underscores rising tensions between Russia and the West. Speaking on Friday at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Putin said foreign forces entering Ukraine even under the guise of […]
Health Minister Seeks Improved Vaccine Access for Nigerians in Rural Areas
Nigeria’s Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, has called for stronger efforts to ensure that vaccines and other life-saving interventions reach citizens living in rural and underserved communities. Prof. Pate made the appeal in Abuja at the close of the National Health Financing Policy Dialogue, where he stressed the […]
Plateau Governor Mutfwang Felicitates Muslims on Eid-ul-Maulud
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has extended warm greetings to the Muslim Ummah in the state and across Nigeria on the occasion of this year’s Eid-ul-Maulud, which commemorates the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. In a goodwill message issued on Friday by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere, the governor […]