The Federal Government has listed a nearly 20-year-old Boeing 737‑700 Business Jet (BBJ) for sale, with the listing hosted by AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland. According to Vanguard, sources within the Presidency revealed that after more than 19 years in service, the aircraft has become increasingly costly to maintain and has drawn safety concerns—particularly following…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has dismissed circulating rumors about his alleged plans to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), affirming his steadfast commitment to the party. In a statement released on Saturday, July 5, Adeleke called the reports false and urged the public to disregard them. “I want to assure the good people…
Rufus Lee Cooper III, better known as Young Noble from Tupac Shakur’s iconic rap group Outlawz, has died at the age of 47. His death was confirmed by fellow Outlawz member E.D.I. Mean, who shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, revealing that Noble died by suicide. “Today I got some of the worst and most…
Edward Oluwasanmi, a Nigerian pastor, has been sentenced to 27 months in prison by a U.S. federal court for his involvement in a $4.2 million COVID-19 relief fraud scheme. Oluwasanmi was arrested in April 2024 alongside co-defendant Joseph Oloyede, the traditional ruler of Ipetumodu in Osun State, Nigeria. Both men were charged with 13 counts,…
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his younger brother André Silva were laid to rest on the morning of Saturday, July 5, during an emotional funeral service held at Igreja Matriz de Gondomar (the Mother Church of Gondomar) in Portugal. The ceremony, which began at 10 a.m., drew a large turnout from the football community. Liverpool…
Nollywood actor and producer Femi Adebayo has shared the turning point that led him to leave a career in law for the world of acting. In a candid interview with Pulse, Adebayo revealed that he was earning just N20,000 per month as a practicing lawyer when a brief acting job shifted his perspective entirely. “Acting…
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has announced a sweeping reorganization of the management board of Kano Pillars Football Club, appointing former Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa as the new General Manager. The announcement was made public through a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Tofa. The move follows the expiration of the previous board’s one-year term…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has increased the prize money for the winner of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Additionally, CAF raised the total prize pool for the WAFCON 2024 finals by 45%. Under the new prize structure, the tournament winner will receive \$1 million, while the runners-up will take home…
Students were evacuated from Arena Academy in Birmingham on Thursday morning following a reported bomb threat, triggering a rapid police response and the activation of emergency protocols. West Midlands Police confirmed that officers responded to the school in the Great Barr area after receiving an email alert about the threat. Although authorities later indicated there…
Fulham have turned down Atletico Madrid’s bid for Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi. According to multiple reports from England, Atletico Madrid offered $21.5 million for Iwobi this week, along with a four-year contract worth €7 million annually. The 29-year-old reportedly showed interest in the move to Spain, but Fulham remain firm in their decision to…
