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Nigeria vs Gabon: Super Eagles’ last chance at 2026 World Cup via playoffs

The Super Eagles of Nigeria face a crucial clash against Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs, marking their last opportunity to secure a spot in the global tournament. The first semi-final is set to take place on Thursday, and the team’s preparation has intensified ahead of the high-stakes encounter. Coach Chelle and his […]

NPFL: Shooting Stars will bounce back from Rangers defeat – Aweroro

Shooting Stars’ coach, Aweroro, has expressed confidence that his team will recover quickly following their recent defeat to Enugu Rangers in the Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL). Speaking after the match, Aweroro acknowledged the disappointment of losing but emphasized that the team remains focused on upcoming fixtures. He highlighted that the players are motivated and […]

Late singer Mohbad’s family bar wife from using surname as they demand fresh probe

The family of the late singer Mohbad has issued a public statement barring his wife from using his surname, while calling for a fresh probe into the circumstances surrounding his death. According to sources, the family is insisting that a thorough investigation be carried out to uncover the truth, citing unresolved questions about the singer’s […]

Wealthy Italian tourists ‘paid £70,000’ to sh00t innocent people in ‘human safari’ hunting trips to Bosnia

Authorities in Bosnia are investigating shocking reports that wealthy Italian tourists allegedly paid £70,000 to participate in hunting trips where they targeted innocent people, described by some as a ‘human safari’. The disturbing claims suggest that the trips were organized as extreme and illegal experiences, exploiting vulnerable individuals for entertainment. Local law enforcement is currently […]

Regina Daniels is 27 years today – Senator Ned Nwoko presents estranged wife’s old voters card as he counters claim of meeting and marrying her when she was underage

Nigerian actress Regina Daniels celebrates her 27th birthday today, marking another year in her life and career. Her husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, used the occasion to address long-standing claims that he married Regina when she was underage. In a public move to counter the allegations, Nwoko presented Daniels’ old voters card, showing her date of […]

Alleged genocide: ‘Lack of empathy’ – Ex-envoy blasts Nigerian Govt

Former Nigerian diplomat and international political analyst, Joe Keshi, has criticized the Federal Government for its poor handling of the ongoing debate surrounding alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Keshi described the government’s approach as insensitive and lacking empathy, accusing officials of worsening the situation through careless […]

Ex-EFCC exhibit keeper allegedly steals ₦22m from commission 

A Kaduna State High Court has adjourned the trial of Polycarp Andrew, a former exhibit keeper at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), who is facing allegations of stealing over ₦22 million from exhibits in his custody. Presiding Judge Justice A. Bello fixed December 11, 2025, for the continuation of hearing after the defence […]

Popular Lagos hairstylist shot dead by suspected cultists

Tragedy struck in the Satellite Town area of Lagos State on Sunday night when a well-known hairstylist, Sebastine Timothy, was shot dead by suspected cultists or armed robbers. The attack occurred along Olasanoye Street, shortly after Timothy returned home from work. According to a police source who spoke anonymously, the armed men broke into Timothy’s […]

US knows those backing RSF in Sudan – Rubio

The United States has confirmed that it possesses intelligence on the groups and nations funding and arming the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed this on Wednesday while speaking to journalists in Hamilton, Canada, after attending the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Rubio stated that several actors are involved in […]

HEFAMAA urges Lagos residents to report illegal, substandard health facilities

The Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) has called on Lagos residents to report any illegal or substandard health centres operating within the state. The agency said the appeal aims to ensure that only qualified medical practitioners and approved facilities provide healthcare services to the public. According to HEFAMAA, many unregistered clinics and hospitals […]