Manchester City reaches deal to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from PSG
Manchester City are close to signing Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain. The 26-year-old is expected to undergo a medical on Monday, September 1, as the club looks to complete the deal before the transfer deadline. The move comes after City’s first-choice goalkeeper Ederson agreed to join Fenerbahce, making Donnarumma the ideal replacement. Reports […]
Niger state gov sacks Commissioners, retains SSG and others
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has officially dissolved the State Executive Council. The announcement was made on Monday morning, September 1, during a Council meeting held at the Council Chambers in Minna, the state capital. Governor Bago thanked all the Executive Council members for their hard work and contributions toward the state’s development and […]
Woman collapses and d!es after learning nephew was allegedly gunned down by a South African police officer
A 68-year-old woman tragically died after collapsing when she learned that her nephew had been fatally shot, allegedly by a police officer in Limpopo, South Africa. According to police spokesperson Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, the 48-year-old officer, who works at Witpoort SAPS, reportedly shot the man during a heated argument at Botsalanong village. The victim was […]
Stanford University officer disputes Kemi Badenoch’s claim of pre-med school offer
Kemi Badenoch, leader of the UK Conservative Party, is facing questions after a former Stanford admissions officer disputed her claim of being offered a place in a pre-med program at the university. Badenoch has said she was admitted to a pre-med program at Stanford when she was 16, using the story to show her determination […]
U.S. reportedly revoking valid visas of Nigerians
Reports suggest that the United States Embassy in Nigeria has started quietly cancelling valid visas for Nigerian citizens. This move has left professionals, business owners, frequent travellers, and families with disrupted plans and unexpected expenses. Olufemi Soneye, former Chief Corporate Communications Officer at NNPC Ltd, shared insights about the situation in his article titled “The […]
Simon Ekpa sentenced to 6 years in prison for terrorism
A court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism-related offenses. Ekpa, who supports the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), received the sentence on Monday, September 1. The Päijät-Häme district court found him guilty of encouraging terrorism and taking part in activities of a terrorist group. Finnish news outlet Yle […]
Former Liverpool star, Luis Suarez caught on camera spitting on rival coach after Inter Miami cup final loss
Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez was seen spitting at a staff member of the opposing team following Inter Miami’s 3-0 defeat to the Seattle Sounders in the Leagues Cup final on Sunday. Video footage captured Suarez confronting a member of the Sounders staff near the center of the pitch as tensions escalated right after the […]
JJ “Dejocular” Okonkwo Puts Afrobeats on Canada’s Mainstream Media
JJ “Dejocular” Okonkwo is a Nigerian DJ, broadcaster, producer, and actor with almost 20 years of experience. He has worked with Cool FM and News Central TV and appeared in both Nollywood and Hollywood North productions. Born in Lagos into a family of singers, JJ grew up surrounded by music. “My father’s records and my […]
11-year-old boy shot and k!lled by Texas homeowner while playing ‘ding dong ditch’
An 11-year-old boy in Houston, Texas, was shot and killed on the night of Saturday, August 30, while playing a game of “ding dong ditch,” according to local authorities. The boy and his friends were ringing doorbells and running away around 11 p.m. on Racine Street when a homeowner fired at them, the Houston Police […]
Afghanistan earthquake kills 622 with more than 1,500 injured
A strong earthquake has struck Afghanistan, killing more than 600 people and injuring over 1,500. Rescue teams used helicopters to lift survivors from collapsed buildings while searching remote villages for anyone trapped under the rubble. The 6.0-magnitude quake hit the eastern provinces of Kunar and Nangarhar, destroying homes and wiping out three villages in Kunar. […]