Edo: Police rescue 13 passengers kidnapped on Benin-Ore Expressway
The Edo State Police Commissioner, Monday Agbonika, has announced the rescue of 13 people who were kidnapped by gunmen along the busy Benin-Ore Expressway. Reports say the incident happened on Saturday afternoon close to Ekhiadolor when armed men stopped a commercial bus, shot the driver, and took away all the passengers into the forest. The […]
Champions League: Three clubs qualify for league phase after play-off fixtures
Three teams booked their spots in the Champions League league phase after Tuesday’s play-off second-leg matches. The clubs that qualified are Pafos, Bodø/Glimt, and Kairat Almaty, who all came through tough encounters to secure their places. Pafos earned qualification after holding Crvena Zvezda to a 1-1 draw, which gave them a 3-2 victory on aggregate. […]
Nigerian monarch, Joseph Oloyede jailed for fraud in United States
Oba Joseph Oloyede, the traditional ruler of Ipetumodu in Osun State, has been sentenced to prison in the United States. Judge Christopher Boyko gave the verdict on Tuesday, sending the monarch to jail over a $4.2 million fraud case. Reports say Oloyede and a Nigerian pastor, Edward Oluwasanmi, were arrested in April 2024 for their […]
Ekiti police arrest man for be@ting his wife to de@th
Police in Ekiti State have arrested a man accused of beating his wife to death. Reports say the couple, who lived in Efon Alaaye, worked as farmers. On the day of the incident, the man had been waiting for his wife at the farm, but she arrived late. Out of anger, he allegedly assaulted her […]
Rita Edochie Flaunts Oyinbo Lover, Sparks Fresh Relationship Rumours
Popular Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, has surprised fans by showing off her white lover in a recent Instagram post. She shared a long note along with the post, making it clear that she is now in a relationship with the man. The actress admitted that she knows many people will quickly spread rumours that she […]
EPL: I no longer support Man Utd – Tyson Fury
British heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has revealed that he no longer follows Manchester United. The boxer explained that he has lost interest in football altogether and will also not be supporting the England national team anymore. Manchester United ended last season in 15th place, a result that has left many fans doubting their chances of […]
BBNaija 10: I was nominated because people saw me as threat – Sultana
Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Sultana, has spoken about her nomination during the Week 5 process held on Monday night. According to INFOLAND, Big Brother brought back the usual nomination method on Monday, where housemates were asked to pick two fellow contestants they wanted up for possible eviction. This replaced the earlier format where […]
Petrol price cut: Dangote Refinery mum over failed fuel distribution deadline
The Dangote Refinery has stayed quiet after failing to meet its own August 15, 2025 deadline to begin distributing petrol and diesel across Nigeria. In June, the company had announced a plan to roll out 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks for fuel distribution, an investment that would cost about ₦720 billion every year. The […]
2027: Talks are ongoing for Obi and Jonathan to join PDP presidential race — Senator Moro
Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has revealed that former President Goodluck Jonathan and Labour Party’s Peter Obi may return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to contest in the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, August 26, Moro confirmed that conversations were already taking place with both men as part […]
Trump demands $500 Million settlement from Harvard University to restore Federal Funding
U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded that Harvard University pay a $500 million settlement before its federal funding can be restored, accusing the prestigious school of serious wrongdoing. During a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, August 26, Trump instructed Education Secretary Linda McMahon not to negotiate with Harvard, insisting, “We want nothing less than $500 million.” […]