Manchester United and Napoli have officially confirmed the transfer of Rasmus Højlund to the Serie A champions. The Danish striker joins on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy included in the deal, as clarified by Napoli. United confirmed the initial terms of the agreement in a club statement: “Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund…
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly subjected to GPS signal jamming as it attempted to land in Bulgaria on Sunday, according to officials from the European Commission. The interference occurred as von der Leyen was en route to Plovdiv International Airport during a diplomatic tour of Eastern European nations…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Gombe State Command has arrested a father and son over the r3pe of a 13-year-old girl. The Public Relations Officer, SC Buhari Saad, paraded the suspects, Ibrahim Haruna,48, and his 15-year-old son, Abdusalam Ibrahim, at the command’s headquarters in Gombe on Monday, September 1, 2025. “The second…
Premier League champions Liverpool have officially completed the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a British-record transfer deal worth £125 million. The landmark signing surpasses the previous record of £115m, paid by Chelsea to Brighton for Moisés Caicedo in 2023, and concludes one of the most high-profile and drawn-out sagas of this summer’s…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has allegedly begun quietly revoking valid visas previously issued to Nigerian citizens, stranding professionals, entrepreneurs, families, and frequent travelers — and causing widespread disruption to plans, finances, and livelihoods. The revelation came from Olufemi Soneye, former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, in an article titled “The Quiet…
Several people are feared dead following another boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area on the evening of Thursday, August 28. This marks the third boat mishap reported in Sokoto within just one month. Confirming the incident to reporters, Aminu Liman Bodinga, Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA),…
Nigerians will now be required to pay a mandatory customs duty of $80 (or its naira equivalent) on every package sent to the United States, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) announced on Friday, August 29. Letters and documents, however, remain exempt from this charge. NIPOST explained that this policy comes in response to a U.S.…
The United Kingdom government has introduced extensive new restrictions on overseas recruitment, banning foreign workers from filling more than 100 job roles as part of efforts to reduce net migration. The Home Office announced the move in a statement on X on Saturday, August 30, describing it as a step to prioritize British workers and…
Nollywood actor Stan Nze has stated firmly that he won’t risk his life for the sake of a movie role. In an interview with The Nation, the actor described it as pure foolishness to put himself in danger just to prove his acting prowess. He explained that professional stunt performers are trained and well compensated…
The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Theophilis Anwana, a Nigerian national convicted of second-degree rape in Baltimore, Maryland. The ICE Baltimore office disclosed the arrest in a statement on Saturday, August 30, 2025. According to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, Anwana was sentenced to 20 years in prison…
