U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a markedly more aggressive stance on the Gaza conflict, calling on Israel to “finish the job” against Hamas—just weeks after suggesting a ceasefire deal was within reach. Speaking to reporters before departing Washington for a weekend trip to Scotland, Trump blamed Hamas for the collapse of ceasefire negotiations and…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria have claimed their 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title after a thrilling 3–2 comeback victory over host nation Morocco. Morocco started strongly, with Ghizlane Chebbak opening the scoring in the 12th minute with a stunning strike from the edge of the box. Twelve minutes later, Sanaâ Mssoudy doubled…
An 18-year-old lesbian accused of fatally stabbing a 19-year-old man who allegedly r@ped her, remains in custody after her case was postponed to August 7 for a formal bail application at the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Friday, July 25. Dakalo Avheani Mulaudzi has been charged with murder following the death of Shonisani Mahwasane in the…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed contact with Nigerians stranded in the Central African Republic (CAR). In a statement issued on Friday, July 25, in Abuja, spokesperson Kimiebi Ebienfa revealed that officials from Nigeria’s mission in Bangui have made direct contact with the affected citizens. The Nigerian embassy is working closely with local authorities…
President Bola Tinubu has approved the full payment of allowances and match bonuses for the Super Falcons ahead of their final clash against Morocco in the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the National Sports Commission, made the announcement during a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday. He confirmed that all…
A California man with multiple previous arrests for sniffing women in public was detained again this week for similar behavior. Calese Carron Crowder, 38, was arrested Tuesday by Burbank Police at the Walmart in the Empire Center shopping complex on Victory Place. Officers initially responded to a report of a suspicious man loitering in the…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has decided to zone its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, a departure from its 2023 approach when the ticket was opened to all regions. This decision follows recommendations by the party’s founding fathers and was officially ratified during the PDP’s 101st National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja.…
A 30-year-old man, Atiaro Emmanuel, has been arraigned before an Iwaro-Oka Magistrates’ Court for allegedly threatening to kill his father, Atiaro Mattew. The police charged the defendant before Magistrate B.A. Ikusika on a four-count charge. According to the prosecution, the incident occurred on November 12, 2024, at around 6:00 a.m. at Iwornin Quarters, Oka Akoko,…
Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court in Kano, Kano State, has convicted and sentenced TikToker Abubakar Ibrahim (also known as ‘G-Fresh’) and musician Hamisu Sa’id (known as Hamisu Breaker) for abusing the Nigerian currency. According to a statement from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the two were sentenced following their arraignment…
The Federal Government has dismissed recent media reports alleging the introduction of a new minimum age requirement of 12 years for admission into Junior Secondary School 1 (JSS1). In an official statement released by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education, the government described these reports as false,…
