The UK government has withdrawn Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, citing newly revealed emails that show a deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than previously known. The decision comes after reports emerged of Mandelson’s supportive messages to Epstein during his investigation and sentencing for sexual offenses in 2008. […]
Venezuela have parted ways with head coach Fernando Batista following the national team’s humiliating 6-3 home defeat to Colombia, which ended their dream of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in history. The Venezuelan Football Federation (FVF) confirmed the dismissal of the Argentine coach and his entire backroom staff […]
The Federal Government has rolled out 26 new trade subjects for Federal Science and Technical Colleges (FSTCs) across the country, in a sweeping reform of the curriculum designed to reposition technical education and prepare students for emerging global industries. The initiative, announced on Wednesday in a statement by Folasade Boriowo, spokesperson of the Federal […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the postponement of the inauguration of its National Campaign Council for the forthcoming Anambra State governorship election. The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement issued via the APC’s official X handle on Thursday. According to Morka, the inauguration, earlier scheduled to […]
The Federal Government has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost Nigeria’s industrial sector, projecting a 25 per cent contribution to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2035 under a newly validated strategic framework. Minister of State for Industry, Senator John Owan, announced the target during a panel session at the ongoing Gastech […]
Former Akwa Ibom State Governor, Obong Victor Attah, has reignited national debate on the constitutional implications of political defections, urging a stronger legal framework to curb what he describes as a “democratic abomination.” Speaking during a live interview on The Morning Show on Arise Television, Attah warned that Nigeria’s democratic foundation is being eroded […]
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has set a new revenue record at the Apapa Area Command, generating over ₦20.1 billion in a single day under the leadership of newly appointed Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Emmanuel Oshoba. According to official figures, the Command collected ₦20,156,077,098.56 on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 just 24 hours after […]
Geregu Power Plc has projected a post-tax profit of N12.1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, representing a slight increase from the estimated N11.7 billion profit expected for the third quarter. The forecast, submitted to the Nigerian Exchange and signed by CEO Akin Akinfemiwa and the company’s CFO, suggests that Geregu Power’s total […]
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has disowned a controversial post-match statement that criticised some Super Eagles players after their 1-1 draw with South Africa in Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier in Johannesburg. The statement, issued under the name of the NFF’s Director of Communications, Ademola Olajire, had openly faulted striker Cyriel Dessers […]
A disturbing video has surfaced online showing a violent altercation between a Nigerian couple living abroad that nearly turned tragic. The clip, which has been circulating widely on social media since Thursday, captures a heated exchange between the couple inside what appears to be their apartment. Voices were raised as the argument escalated, […]
