FG denies Saudi Arabia visa ban on Nigerians
The Nigerian government has denied claims that Saudi Arabia has placed a visa ban on Nigerians and citizens of 12 other countries. In a statement from Alkasim Abdulkadir, media aide to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, it was confirmed that the viral memo spreading online is not true. The Saudi authorities have officially […]
NPFL: Ogunmodede confident Remo Stars will win title despite defeat to Rivers United
Remo Stars head coach, Daniel Ogunmodede, still believes his team can win the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) title, even after losing 1-0 to Rivers United. The defeat reduced Remo Stars’ lead at the top of the table to five points. With seven games left in the season, the team is focused on winning their […]
Remi Tinubu, Wike, Govs Bago, Radda, Others To Be Honoured at Aso Prestigious Awards
Top Nigerian leaders in politics, business, and traditional roles will be honoured at the Aso Prestigious Awards 2025. The event, organized by Aso Multimedia, will also feature the Aso Cultural Fiesta. Some of the key people to be honoured include Nigeria’s First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, Niger State […]
Two Nigerians, Texan Jailed In $4.9 Million U.S. Tax Refund Fraud Scheme
Three men — two Nigerian nationals and one Texan — have been sentenced to federal prison for taking part in a $4.9 million U.S. tax refund fraud scheme. The fraud used stolen identities to file fake tax returns and involved moving money through banks in the U.S. and abroad to hide where it came from. […]
Champions League: Ancelotti picks new penalty taker for Real Madrid ahead Arsenal clash
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has chosen Kylian Mbappe as the team’s new penalty taker ahead of their big Champions League match against Arsenal. This change comes after Vinicius Junior missed a penalty during a La Liga game against Valencia last weekend. His weak shot was easily saved by Valencia’s goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili. Although Vinicius […]
US, Iran set for direct nuclear talks – Trump says as Tehran insists on indirect
The United States and Iran might be getting ready to talk about Iran’s nuclear program again. US President Donald Trump said on Monday that direct talks between the two countries are about to start. But Iran disagreed, saying they would only take part in indirect talks. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, said the discussions would […]
2027: I’ll never join Atiku, Peter Obi’s coalition – Sowore
Omoyele Sowore, the founder of the Take-It-Back Movement, has said he will not join the political coalition that Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi are planning for the 2027 presidential election. He also said he has no plans to join the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Sowore shared his thoughts during an interview on Arise TV’s Politics […]
Alex Otti planning to collapse LP before defection – Abure-led NEC
The National Executive Council (NEC) of the Labour Party (LP), led by Julius Abure, has raised serious concerns about the actions of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State. According to a statement from the party, Otti is engaging in anti-party activities and may be planning to weaken the Labour Party before joining another political party […]
Champions League: 5 Real Madrid players facing suspension ahead of Arsenal clash
Real Madrid could face some trouble ahead of their Champions League quarter-final match against Arsenal. At least five of their key players are just one yellow card away from missing the second leg. Vinicius Junior, Luka Modric, Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick, and Lucas Vazquez are all at risk. If any of them get another […]
UCL: Arsenal vs Real Madrid – Clash of great swift attacking display, defensive prowess
The UEFA Champions League quarter-finals kick off this week, and one of the most exciting matchups is between Arsenal and Real Madrid. The two big clubs will battle in the first leg on Tuesday night at the Emirates Stadium in London. Arsenal reached the quarter-finals by defeating PSV Eindhoven, while Real Madrid knocked out their […]