Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayoleyi Solomon, popularly known as Reekado Banks, has opened up about his decision to leave Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, describing it as “premature.” In a recent interview snippet shared on Instagram by Echo Room Podcast on Tuesday, the singer explained that there was no conflict behind his exit. Rather, he was young…
Chelsea is preparing for a significant late transfer window overhaul, with Raheem Sterling included among nine players the club aims to move on before the summer deadline. The 30-year-old winger endured a challenging loan spell at Arsenal last season and still has two years remaining on his £325,000-per-week contract. Both Sterling and Chelsea reportedly prefer…
Ademola Lookman has returned to Bergamo and resumed training with his Atalanta teammates following several days of absence. The Nigerian winger had previously skipped training without permission in an attempt to force a move to Inter Milan. During his absence, Lookman released a statement accusing Atalanta of breaking promises and treating him unfairly both as…
Two notorious drug traffickers, 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami—widely known as Warri Kinsman—and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai, have been convicted and sentenced to a combined 10 years in prison by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) secured the convictions following two separate drug trafficking cases involving large-scale cannabis distribution networks.…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to Mele Kolo Kyari, the former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over alleged involvement in fraud-related activities. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim freezing order on Tuesday, August 19, following an ex…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the 2025 PFA Men’s Player of the Year, becoming the first player in history to win the award three times. The 33-year-old Egypt international enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 season, scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists as Arne Slot’s side powered to the Premier League title. His…
The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State, has ordered the remand of a businessman, Mamuda Duma, over allegations of engaging in an extramarital affair with a married woman and influencing the termination of a three-month pregnancy. The remand order followed a direct criminal complaint filed by the woman’s husband, Ahmadu Lawal, who resides…
A man was publicly executed in southern Iran on Tuesday, August 19, after being convicted of killing four members of a family, according to state media. “One of the individuals responsible for the brutal killing of four members of a family in Beyram, Fars province, was executed in public on Tuesday,” reported Mizan, the official…
The United States has warned that Nigerian visa applicants risk denial if they fail to disclose their social media history. In a notice posted on its X account, the U.S. Mission in Nigeria stated that applicants completing the DS-160 form for non-immigrant visas must now list all usernames or handles they have used on social…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 62 individuals following a raid at the Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT) in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area. Deputy Commandant of the Board, Mujahid Aminudeen, confirmed the arrests in an interview with Punch on Monday, August 18, 2025. Aminudeen explained that the suspects, comprising 27 males and…
