The Super Eagles’ camp in Ikot Ikpene has welcomed 13 players as preparations intensify for Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against Rwanda and South Africa. Team media officer Promise Efoghe confirmed the development on Tuesday, following the arrival of nine more players to join the initial four who checked in on Monday. New…
A 14-year-old internally displaced boy, Chagu Terhemen, has died after being bitten by a snake in Benue State. The incident occurred last Friday while Terhemen was accompanying his father to their farm in Tse Kyomke Mbapupuu, Gaambe Ushin Council Ward, Gwer West Local Government Area. According to Punch, Terna Ibaah, a displaced person and camp…
Faiza Abdulkadir, a cleaner who returned N4.8 million mistakenly credited to her bank account, has been rewarded with a generous N2.5 million gift from a “good Samaritan.” The cheque was presented to her on Monday, September 1, in Maiduguri by Aisha Muhammad Aisami, president of the Da’awah Wal Irshaad Women Organisation in Borno State. Aisami…
Gunmen have kidnapped HRH David Wada, a second-class traditional ruler and District Head of Bagaji Odo in Omala Local Government Area, Kogi State. The monarch was abducted around 5 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025. Reports say HRH Wada was returning from a traditional council meeting in Abejukolo, the Omala LGA headquarters, when he was…
Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a law banning homosexuality, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. The new Persons and Family Code law makes Burkina Faso the latest African country to criminalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activity. The legislation also introduces stricter rules regarding nationality and stateless persons. Since the…
Veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola is mourning the loss of her only child, Ayomikun. The circumstances surrounding his passing remain unknown. Many veteran actors in the industry have taken to social media to express their heartfelt condolences. Ayomikun was 24 years old. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
Super Falcons and Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala has signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. According to The Athletic, the six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to undergo her medical ahead of the finalized deal, which was completed just before the…
Nigerians took to social media to react after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on September 2, recalled Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as the Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), just days after appointing Rotimi Pedro to the position. On August 20, the Presidency had announced Pedro as the new DG of NTA, while Stella Din…
A Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu has ordered two Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests to be conducted on Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The directive was issued on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga while ruling on an application filed by the singer’s father,…
Premier League clubs set a new benchmark during the summer transfer window, with spending soaring past £3 billion ($4 billion) for the first time, according to financial experts at Deloitte. The window, which closed late on Monday, September 2, ended with a bang as Liverpool sealed the British record signing of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak…
