Tottenham rejects Kanye West concert bid over antisemitism concerns
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club has turned down Kanye West’s request to hold concerts at its stadium in London because of the rapper’s past antisemitic statements. West, 46, had planned to promote his new album with shows at the club’s stadium, but Tottenham declined, citing concerns for its fan base and the club’s historic ties to […]
Gbenga Daniel @70: Pastor Adeboye preaches accountability to Nigerians
Pastor Enoch Adeboye, head of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has called on Nigerians, including political leaders, to lead accountable lives, reminding them that life is a journey with an inevitable end. He stressed the need to maintain a strong relationship with God, noting that everyone will eventually return to their Creator to […]
Abducted victim escapes in Niger as bandits kill cyclist, detonate IEDs
One of the four family members kidnapped in a recent attack in Baban-Rami has managed to escape from the abductors. The victims were identified as Suwaiba Sahabi Buba Abdullahi, Khadija Sahabi Buba Abdullahi, Fatima Sahabi Abdullahi, and Nafisa Sahabi Buba Abdullahi. A source told security analyst Zagazola Makama that Nafisa Sahabi Buba Abdullahi successfully got […]
Akwa Ibom communities clash over Rep Etteh’s second term bid
Two political groups in Akwa Ibom State have taken different positions over the second term ambition of Okpolupm Etteh, who represents the Eket/Onna/Esit Eket/Ibeno Federal Constituency. The Eket People Union had earlier announced that it would no longer support Etteh’s second term bid, claiming that he had failed to meet their expectations. However, another group, […]
Turkey: Galatasaray manager Buruk makes claim about Trabzonspor, Paul Onuachu after 2-1 defeat
The manager of Galatasaray, Okan Buruk, has said that Trabzonspor performs much better when their main striker, Paul Onuachu, is playing. Buruk made this comment after his team lost 2-1 to Trabzonspor in a Turkish Super Lig match over the weekend, where Onuachu played a key role. He explained that without the Nigerian striker, Trabzonspor […]
‘He was working on Easter’ — Otedola reveals details of meeting with Tinubu
Nigerian businessman Femi Otedola has shared that Bola Ahmed Tinubu was actively working even on Easter Sunday. He made this known in a post on social media, explaining that he visited the president together with Aliko Dangote. Otedola said their discussion focused on the country’s economy and ways Nigerians can benefit from the government’s ongoing […]
Apologize now’ – NUJ tackles Wike over threat to shoot journalist, asks FG to take action
The Nigeria Union of Journalists has reacted strongly to a statement made by Nyesom Wike, describing it as shocking and unacceptable after he made remarks about Seun Okinbaloye of Channels Television. Wike had earlier said during a media chat that if he had the chance, he would have smashed his TV screen and even shot […]
APC miscalculated, never thought Atiku, Obi, Kwankwaso could work together – Dele Momodu
A member of the African Democratic Congress, Dele Momodu, has said the All Progressives Congress made a wrong assumption about the opposition. He explained that the ruling party believed that Atiku Abubakar, Peter Obi, and Rabiu Kwankwaso would never come together politically. Speaking on Morning Show on Arise Television, Momodu claimed that the APC is […]
War: Top Iranian intelligence chief eliminated in Israeli strikes
A senior intelligence officer of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, Majid Khademi, has been killed following Israeli airstrikes carried out on Monday. The news was confirmed by Iranian state media, although they did not provide full details about the incident. Israel Katz also confirmed that Israel was responsible for targeting Khademi during the operation. Katz said the […]
Jos attack: Tinubu playing lip service to insecurity – SDP chieftain Adebayo
Former presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Adewole Adebayo, has criticised Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accusing him of not taking strong action against insecurity in the country. Adebayo made this statement during a visit to Anguwan Rukuba in Plateau State, where at least 29 people were killed during an attack on Palm Sunday, leaving many […]