By Rachel Akper Victor Osimhen has said his relationship with Italian club Napoli deteriorated following a social media incident he described as humiliating, ultimately leading to his departure. Speaking in an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, the Nigerian striker alleged that Napoli’s official TikTok account posted videos mocking him after he missed a penalty during […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Senate condemned the killing of 56 Nigerians and the abduction of families in Konkoso and Pissa villages, Niger State. Lawmakers labeled the brutal attack unacceptable and a severe threat to national stability. Senator Sani Musa raised the issue through a motion of urgent national importance on Tuesday. He noted […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Adewole Adebayo, former SDP presidential candidate, stated that the Federal Capital Territory was not created solely for the wealthy elite. He spoke at a campaign rally on Tuesday for Khalid Bala-Gano, the SDP chairmanship candidate for Gwagwalada. Adebayo emphasized that the FCT was originally envisioned as a symbol of […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Lagos State Government has officially announced the date for the Lagos Fanti Carnival. This event celebrates the rich Afro-Brazilian heritage and the cultural legacy of the Fanti people. The carnival is scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026. It will take place at the Tafawa Balewa Square from 10:00 a.m. […]
By Rachel Akper The Federal Judicial Service Commission (FJSC) has approved the appointment of Yahaya Yakubu Shafa as Acting Chief Registrar of the Federal High Court. The appointment was disclosed in a statement issued by the court’s Director of Information, Catherine Oby Christopher, who said the development took effect on Tuesday, February 17. […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa SERVICOM has praised the NYSC for significantly improving service delivery at orientation camps. The commendation specifically highlighted better feeding standards and the quality of services provided to corps members. The recognition came during the 2025 Second Quarter Networking Meeting for Desk Officers in Abuja. National Coordinator Nnenna Akajemeli described […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Niger State Police arrested 40-year-old Jafar Mohammed for the attempted sexual assault of three young girls in Kontagora. The suspect was caught after alert residents responded to a distress call from the scene. Police report that Mohammed lured the victims, aged six and seven, to an uncompleted building in […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Saudi Arabia confirmed the crescent moon sighting on Tuesday, marking the start of Ramadan 1447 AH. Consequently, the first day of fasting for the kingdom and several other nations begins on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. With the Hilal confirmed, Taraweeh nightly prayers will commence this evening. Authorities have advised Muslims […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa Reverend Jesse Jackson Snr., founder of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, has died peacefully at age 84. His family confirmed he passed away surrounded by loved ones, leaving a massive legacy of advocacy for global justice and equality. His family described him as a “servant leader” dedicated to the voiceless and […]
By 𝔸bdulrazak Tomiwa The Senate has approved electronic result transmission while retaining manual collation as a backup. This follows a rowdy session regarding the Electoral Act 2026, where lawmakers debated the balance between technology and traditional documentation. In a dramatic vote, 55 senators supported the manual backup clause, while Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe and […]
