Plateau United has received a significant and timely boost ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 13 encounter against Ikorodu City on Sunday, November 16, 2025. The “Peace Boys” will welcome the immediate return of two prolific forwards, Nirot Silas and Yusuf Abdullahi, after they were finally cleared by the league authorities […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday took a historic disciplinary step at its 2025 National Convention in Ibadan, Oyo State, expelling several prominent members over alleged anti-party activities. The decision, endorsed by an overwhelming majority of delegates, marks one of the most sweeping sanctions in the party’s recent history. Those expelled include the […]
Super Eagles Captain William Troost-Ekong has expressed delight following the confirmation that influential midfielder Wilfred Ndidi has been cleared by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to feature in the 2026 FIFA World Cup African playoffs final against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) on Sunday in Rabat. Ndidi, the Besiktas star, was […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has debunked viral social media claims alleging the death of former Governor Willie Obiano, describing the reports as entirely baseless and malicious. In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Saturday, Soludo said he personally contacted Obiano and confirmed that the former governor is […]
Benin’s National Assembly on Saturday passed a significant constitutional amendment that extends the presidential term of office from five to seven years and introduces a new upper legislative chamber. Despite the change in tenure length, the two-term limit for presidents remains unchanged in the West African country. This means leaders can still serve a maximum […]
Ukrainian anti-corruption authorities have implicated Tymur Mindich, a former business associate of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as the alleged mastermind behind a sprawling $100 million embezzlement and kickback scheme tied to Energoatom, the state-owned nuclear power operator. The revelations follow a months-long investigation by Ukraine’s anti-corruption watchdogs, who say Mindich coordinated a network of loyalists […]
Renowned Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, widely known as Omo Sexy, has revealed that relocating overseas reshaped her outlook on life and grounded her in unexpected ways. Speaking in a recent interview, the film star explained that although she had long considered moving abroad, the COVID-19 pandemic made her reassess her priorities and ultimately […]
Prince Nduka Obaigbena, the influential media mogul and founder of the ARISE News Channel and THISDAY Newspapers, has announced the upcoming launch of Lekeleke, a new African-owned social media platform. The platform is designed to challenge global content distribution dominance and redefine digital engagement in Africa. Obaigbena unveiled the plans on Wednesday at […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has thwarted a significant fuel-smuggling attempt along the River Benue, seizing 108,775 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) allegedly being moved into Cameroon. Officials say the interception ranks among the largest anti-smuggling breakthroughs recorded in Adamawa State in recent times. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Thursday, […]
A prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Dr. Musa Illyasu Kwankwaso, has asserted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is gaining increasing political backing across northern Nigeria as the 2027 presidential election approaches. Speaking with journalists in Kano, Kwankwaso noted that recent political developments indicate a rising wave of support for the president, suggesting that the […]
