In a striking display of talent and market power, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham has been named the most valuable football player in the world for the 2024/25 season, with a staggering estimated value of €267.5 million. The 21-year-old English midfielder leads a star-studded list dominated by young, dynamic talents from across Europe’s top leagues. Bellingham’s […]
The Nigerian Army has made a significant breakthrough in its fight against criminal networks in Edo State, following a raid on a suspected kidnappers’ den in Benin City that led to the arrest of 31 individuals linked to kidnapping, cybercrime, armed robbery, and ritual practices. The operation was carried out by troops of the […]
Prominent journalist and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dele Momodu, has called for fairness in the party’s zoning arrangement ahead of the 2027 general elections, insisting that the South deserves consideration for the presidential ticket. However, he also acknowledged the political strength of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, suggesting that only a strong candidate […]
In what has become a widely discussed political twist, recently suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara held private meetings with both the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The previously strained relationship between Fubara and Wike, his predecessor and one-time ally, appears to be thawing leaving political […]
Remo Stars Football Club has made history by winning their first-ever Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, marking a significant milestone for the Ikenne-based team and Nigerian football as a whole. The club, founded in 2010, clinched the 2024/25 NPFL championship after a decisive final-day victory, sealing their dominance in one of the most competitive […]
The Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede, has raised alarm over persistent non-compliance with rules and regulations within Nigeria’s Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), describing it as the root cause of widespread corruption in the public sector. Speaking during a courtesy visit by a delegation from the […]
In a revelation that challenges long-held beliefs about productivity and intelligence, a new study from Imperial College, London has found that people who stay up late often referred to as “night owls” tend to outperform early risers in key cognitive tasks. The research, which analyzed data from over 26,000 participants, revealed that individuals with a […]
Prominent legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Olisa Agbakoba, has called on Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan to retract her allegations of sexual harassment against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, describing them as “clearly false and unsubstantiated.” Agbakoba, who is representing Akpabio in the matter, made the demand in a second letter dated April 22, […]
In a shocking move, the Federal Government announced the cancellation of the Bilateral Education Agreement (BEA) programme, effective immediately. The decision was made public by the Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, during a courtesy visit by newly elected officials of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) on Tuesday. The BEA programme, which was […]
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to launch a fleet of water taxis before the end of 2025 as part of the general efforts at reducing traffic congestions. The initiative, which forms part of the state’s broader strategy to improve mobility and reduce carbon emissions, has already begun with the dredging of key inland […]
