Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed why he rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s massive €200 million offer for Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Speaking to Corriere della Sera, De Laurentiis expressed regret over turning down the bid, as complications arose around Kvaratskhelia’s contract. “I had to let him [Kvara] go because his agent threatened to invoke…
Nigerian troops under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Wulgo, Borno State, killing at least seven insurgents, including two senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The fierce gun battle also left several terrorists severely injured as troops responded with heavy firepower to the attempted assault. The…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has confirmed that pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa is still being prosecuted by Finnish authorities following his arrest in November 2024 on terrorism-related charges. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, August 21, General Musa stated that Ekpa’s arrest has contributed to a notable improvement…
U.S. President Donald Trump is stepping back from direct involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, administration officials have confirmed. This shift signals that a trilateral summit Trump had previously proposed will only take place after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a bilateral meeting. Trump reportedly told advisers that he believes the…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports claiming that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has been declared wanted. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Police described the so-called “wanted notice” circulating on social media as false, misleading, and not issued by the Force. The viral poster, which featured the…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel, former governor of the state, along with his close ally Kunle Folarin, over allegations of anti-party activities. In a statement released by the party’s spokesperson, Nuberu Olufemi, the suspension was ratified by the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) following disciplinary…
The Edo State Government has introduced comprehensive reforms in the education sector, including a ban on graduation parties for nursery and primary school pupils. According to a statement from the state Ministry of Education, the new policies will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session and also include mandatory entrepreneurship training for junior secondary students…
Twenty Ghanaian nationals suspected to be victims of human trafficking were rescued from a compound in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The group, consisting of 10 men and 10 women, was freed during a joint operation involving the Akwa Ibom State Police Command, the Ghana Police Service, and INTERPOL. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John,…
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced the shutdown of 13,597,057 social media accounts across platforms such as TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter) for posting offensive content and violating Nigeria’s Code of Practice for online platforms. This enforcement followed the submission of the 2024 Compliance Report by major service providers, including…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bright Ngene of the Labour Party (LP) the winner of the rerun election held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, for the Enugu South 1 State Constituency. Ngene, a legal practitioner, is currently serving a jail term at Enugu Prison. He was sentenced by an Enugu South Magistrates…
