Undergraduate drowns in Bayelsa creek over N300 bet
A sad incident occurred in Bayelsa State when a university student drowned in Ekoli Creek after a risky bet. The victim, a 200-level Chemical Engineering student at Federal University, Otuoke, reportedly bet N300 with some people that he could swim across the river. Unfortunately, while swimming, he disappeared underwater and has not been seen since. […]
Akwa Ibom Police rescue kidnap victim as abductors flee during gun duel
The police in Akwa Ibom State have rescued a kidnapped man in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area after engaging his abductors in a gunfight, forcing them to flee. The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Timfon John, said the rescue operation was successful due to the police’s commitment to fighting crime and keeping residents […]
AFCON: ‘You’re ignorant’ – Rio Ferdinand blasts Carragher over latest comments
Football legend Rio Ferdinand has strongly criticized Jamie Carragher for downplaying the importance of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Carragher, a former Liverpool defender, recently suggested that AFCON is not a major tournament. The debate started after Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Manchester City, where Mohamed Salah played a key role. Speaking on Sky Sports, […]
Russia vs Ukraine: Peace can’t amount to ‘surrender of Ukraine’ – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has made it clear that peace in Ukraine should not come at the cost of Ukraine’s surrender. He shared this view during a joint press conference with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. Macron stressed that Ukraine has fought hard for its independence and sovereignty, not […]
Nigerian striker, Lawal Abubakar falls to death in Uganda
Nigerian footballer Abubakar Lawal has died in Uganda after falling from a shopping mall balcony in Kampala. Lawal, a 29-year-old striker, played for Vipers Sports Club, a top football team in Uganda. According to reports, the incident happened early Monday when he fell from the third floor of Voicemall Shopping Arcade. He had been visiting […]
Russia vs Ukraine: If Putin wins in Ukraine, US loses – Finnish President tells Trump
Finland’s President, Alexander Stubb, has warned that if Russia wins the war in Ukraine, the United States will lose its global influence. He made this statement as concerns grow in Europe about former US President Donald Trump’s stance on the conflict. Speaking at an event marking three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Stubb stressed […]
Admit You Defected, Pro-Fubara Federal Lawmakers Tell Amaewhule, 26 Others
The political crisis in Rivers State continues as five federal lawmakers supporting Governor Siminalayi Fubara have asked Martin Amaewhule and 26 other lawmakers to admit they defected and stop calling themselves members of the State Assembly. These pro-Fubara lawmakers visited the Victor Oko-Jumbo-led Assembly to show support, just days after pro-Wike lawmakers paid a similar […]
Mourinho went to referee’s room and cried – Galatasaray boss on 0-0 draw
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has taken a dig at Jose Mourinho after their teams played a 0-0 draw on Monday night. Buruk claimed that the Fenerbahce coach went into the referee’s room to complain after the intense match. Mourinho was seen heading into referee Slavko Vincic’s room after the game, which led Buruk to mock […]
They jumped like monkeys – Mourinho in trouble after Fenerbache’s draw with Galatasaray
Fenerbahçe manager, Jose Mourinho, may face legal trouble over comments he made after his team’s 0-0 draw against Galatasaray on Monday. The result keeps Fenerbahçe six points behind their rivals in the Turkish Super Lig. After the match, Mourinho praised the referee but made a statement that has caused controversy. Speaking about an incident during […]
Tinubu appointing his boys into key positions – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has spoken out against President Bola Tinubu’s appointments, claiming that they are mostly given to his close allies rather than being regionally balanced. Speaking on Arise Television’s Prime Time program, El-Rufai dismissed claims that Tinubu’s appointments were biased towards the Southwest or the Yoruba people. He emphasized that the […]