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FA Cup: Alan Shearer predicts Man Utd vs Fulham, Man City fixtures

Football legend Alan Shearer has shared his predictions for some of the FA Cup fifth-round matches happening this weekend. Big teams like Arsenal and Chelsea are already out of the competition, but Manchester United and Manchester City are still in the race. Other teams, such as Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, and Bournemouth, are also […]

Supreme Court Sacks Rivers State Local Government Chairmen 

The Supreme Court has canceled the local government election held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024. The court ruled that the election was not valid because it did not follow the rules in the Electoral Act. Justice Jamilu Tukur, who delivered the judgment, said the election process had serious issues that made it unacceptable. […]

Bauchi Government Closes School For Five Weeks For Ramadan 

The Bauchi State government has announced that all schools in the state will be closed for five weeks to allow students to observe the Ramadan fast. According to the Ministry of Education, the break will last from March 1 to April 5, 2025. This decision was already included in the 2024-2025 academic calendar before now. […]

Timaya, girlfriend Brooke Bailey shut down breakup rumours

Nigerian singer Timaya and his American girlfriend, Brooke Bailey, have put an end to rumors about their breakup. Recently, people started speculating that the couple had split after Brooke Bailey unfollowed Timaya on Instagram and removed all his photos from her page. Timaya also does not follow anyone on Instagram and has no photos of […]

Ukraine: Russia suggests restoring air links with US

Russia has suggested reopening direct flights with the United States. The proposal was made during a meeting between Russian and US officials in Istanbul. The Russian Foreign Ministry said the talks were serious and professional. However, it did not say how the US responded to the idea. Following the news, shares of Russian airline Aeroflot […]

BREAKING: Supreme Court declares Rivers LG election invaid, null, void

The Supreme Court has ruled that the local government election held in Rivers State on October 5, 2024, is invalid, illegal, and void. The election, which was won by the All Peoples Party (APP), was declared unlawful due to non-compliance with legal requirements. Justice Jamilu Tukur, who delivered the judgment, stated that the Rivers State […]

Soso Soberekon reveals reason Peter Okoye allegedly gave for not resolving issues with twin Paul Okoye after many powerful Nigerians intervened

Talent manager Soso Soberekon has shared why Peter Okoye, one-half of the former P-Square group, allegedly refused to settle his dispute with his twin brother, Paul Okoye. During an Instagram Live chat with media personality Daddy Freeze, Soso revealed that several influential people had tried to bring the brothers back together. He mentioned former President […]

Update: Jose Mourinho handed a four-match ban and a fine of over £35,000 after he was accused of racism by Galatasaray

Fenerbahce’s head coach, Jose Mourinho, has been handed a four-match suspension and fined more than £35,000 for comments he made after a heated match against Galatasaray. His words caused major controversy, with accusations of racism leading to disciplinary action from the Turkish Football Federation. During a press conference after the match, Mourinho criticized the refereeing […]

Three teachers and six pupils seriously injured in Ibadan auto crash

At least three teachers and six students were seriously injured in a road accident in Ibadan, Oyo State. The crash happened on the morning of Friday, February 28, 2025, along Akala Expressway. A bus carrying students from Zenith Group of Schools, Akeyo, lost control due to brake failure. The vehicle tumbled and crossed onto the […]