Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has criticized the acquittal of Dr. Femi Olaleye, a doctor previously convicted of defiling his wife’s niece, following a Lagos Court of Appeal decision that overturned his conviction. Dr. Olaleye, who heads the Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, was initially sentenced to life imprisonment in October 2023 by a Lagos Sexual […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off with a historic opening match between host nation Mexico and South Africa at the iconic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on June 11, 2026. The fixture marks a notable rematch of the opening game of the 2010 World Cup, when South Africa, then the host nation, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the governing boards for three major Nigerian institutions: the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), the Bank of Agriculture (BOA), and the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC). The move is aimed at strengthening governance, enhancing regional representation, and accelerating reforms in agriculture financing and basic education […]
In a sudden move, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has removed Michael Ango from his position as Acting Executive Chairman of the FCT Internal Revenue Service (FCT‑IRS). The announcement, made through a statement by Wike’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and Social Media, Lere Olayinka, declared that the […]
Deep under the streets of Lower Manhattan, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York houses what is widely regarded as the largest known depository of monetary gold in the world. Located at 33 Liberty Street and built directly into Manhattan’s bedrock, the vault sits about 80 feet below ground level and 50 feet below […]
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has been named the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, the Nobel Institute confirmed on Saturday. Machado, a long-time advocate for democratic reforms in Venezuela, is set to travel to Oslo to receive the prestigious award in person. The Nobel Committee cited Machado’s “tireless work promoting […]
Nigerian football is entering a new chapter as Super Eagles captain, William Troost‑Ekong has officially retired from international football. The announcement comes just weeks before the start of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Ekong, who made 83 appearances and scored eight goals for Nigeria, expressed gratitude for the opportunity […]
North Central Nigeria’s potential as a future hub for nuclear energy has gained fresh impetus following renewed attention to confirmed uranium deposits in Kogi and Plateau States, sparking discussions on how the region fits into the country’s long-term electricity plans. Geological reports indicate uranium occurrences in Lokoja (Kogi) and in parts of Mikang, Pankshin, […]
The Sokoto State Government has debunked viral reports alleging that Governor Ahmed Aliyu was part of a recent visit by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, at the Sokoto Custodial Centre. In a statement released on Friday by the governor’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, […]
Retired Major-General Danjuma Ali-Keffi has alleged that suspects arrested during a 2021 terrorism-financing investigation were linked to several prominent Nigerians, including former Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), and former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Ali-Keffi, who led the multi-agency Operation Service Wide (OSW), said […]
