'Serie A remains one of the best leagues in the world' - Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has opined that Italy's Serie A remains one of the best leagues in the world, expressing pride and happiness in competing at such a high level. The Nigerian international, who recorded 10 c…

…after the actress left Evercare Hospital, Lekki, in 2023 with Onadeko and actress Foluke Daramola while receiving treatment for breast cancer. She said Osoba had accused the family of taking her phone away while she was preparing for surgery and subsequently blocked them. She said, “When she called me that she was goin…

…Abubakar, 35, and her children, Maimuna, 17, Aisha, 16, Bashir, 13, Abubakar, 10, Faruk, 7, and Abdulsalam, barely one and half years old, were attacked with dangerous weapons after the assailants broke into their home. The Kano State Police Command arrested three principal suspects, including a family member for the g…

…when troops of Sector 1, OPEP, responded to a distress call over the abduction of Boyi Sauka and his son, Mantum Sauka. The development was contained in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the report, the troops immediately began a search-and-rescue operation after receiving i…

…in Benue attack Recall that gunmen stormed an Ondo community in Ugboju district of Otukpo LGA around 5 am on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, and killed a youth leader known as Sunday Ogoh.The attack came less than 48 hours after gunmen killed 18 people in nearby Otukpo-Nobi community, also in Otukpo LGA.The Otukpo LGA chairman…

…the purchase of a luxury mansion in London valued at about N98 billion (£53 million).UK property records show that Otedola is the latest owner of the high-end residence in St John’s Wood, one of the British capital’s prestigious neighbourhoods.Bloomberg reported that the 10-bedroom property, located near Regent’s Park,…

…Engr. Umar Suleiman, whom he said won the party’s Adamawa governorship primary, with Tukur Moddibo. He attributed the alleged substitution to ethnic considerations and claimed that Atiku influenced the decision. In the post, Lawal compared Atiku and the ADC’s candidate-selection process to products purchased from TEMU,…

…Conference of Polytechnics and Colleges of Technology in Nigeria, COREG, Dr Obini Onuchukwu, described the repeated closure of schools as one of the most damaging developments confronting the education sector. According to him, prolonged closures disrupt academic calendars and make it difficult for schools and institut…

…Peter Duru, Makurdi Tears and anguish enveloped Efeyi community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, Benue State, on Saturday as residents conducted a mass burial for 16 persons allegedly killed by suspected armed herdsmen. The victims were reportedly killed when the attackers invaded the community…

…The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Muhammed, disclosed this on Saturday in Abuja at the Seasonal Life & Harmonious China Cultural Exhibition held at the China Cultural Centre. Muhammed said the collaboration would focus on practical areas including the developmen…

Nigerian law professor and diplomat, Akasoba Duke-Abiola, has accepted her nomination and endorsement by the African Policy and Research Consortium for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations. Duke-Abiola, the widow of the late businessman and politician, Chief Moshood Abiola, disclosed this on Saturday…

Actress Chiamaka Nwokeukwu calls out husband's alleged side chic and declares she's leaving her husband after discovering he did visa for the side chic to join him abroad (video) Chiamaka Nwokeukwu has called out her husband and his alleged side chic and she says she will now leave her husband for the side chic. The ac…

The United Kingdom has increased its monitoring of Russian military activity in UK waters and the North Atlantic, with Royal Navy operations rising by 25 per cent in the first seven months of 2026 compared with the same period last year. The UK Ministry of Defence said on Saturday that Royal Navy warships and helicopte…

Fenerbahce have opened negotiations to sign Napoli striker, Romelu Lukaku, according to Sky Sports. It is understood that the former Chelsea and Manchester United striker is open to joining the Turkish club. Napoli would be seeking around £8.6m for the 33-year-old, who has entered the final year of his deal. Lukaku’s d…

…the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, Dr Mukhtar Yawale Muhammad, said the theme of the exhibition reflected not only Chinese philosophy but also the evolving relationship between Nigeria and China.He said the bilateral partnership was increasingly producing opportunities beyo…

The UK government published its updated National Minimum Wage rates, revealing what apprentices are entitled to earn per hour in 2026Apprentices aged under 19, or those aged 19 and over in their first year, qualify for a specific lower rate separate from the general minimum wageWorkers aged 21 and over are entitled to…

Russia bombs one of Ukraine's largest stadiums ahead of top-flight football At least three people, including a child, have been killed in another Russian missile attack near Kyiv, according to Ukrainian officials.The latest strikes came hours after a Russian attack damaged Chornomorets Stadium, one of Ukraine's largest…

…after some gunmen kidnapped him in the wee hours of Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Mile Uku, a border community between Lafia and Nasarawa-Eggon LGAs. Two suspects, including a lady, were arrested by the DSS at the time. A security source disclosed that DSS operatives arrested the three other members of the kidnapping ga…

…one of Plateau’s major flashpoints. Communities around Ropp, Gashish, Fan, Heipang, Kakuruk, Mazat, Gwol, Fass, Jol, Sabon Layi and surrounding settlements have witnessed repeated attacks over the years. The July attack on Sabon Layi, where vigilante operatives were reportedly killed, heightened concerns over insecurit…

…in the 2023 cohort, an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK), and an Associate Member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (Nigeria). One of the most defining aspects of my academic journey was improving my CGPA from 3.82 to 4.64, and that experience taught me discipline, resilience…

…wife, Victory Atutie, in Edinburgh. According to the BBC, Atutie attacked his wife on Duke Street, Leith, in November 2025 after tracking her down following the breakdown of their marriage. The High Court in Edinburgh heard that the victim suffered 12 stab wounds and was hospitalised for four days. Three members of the…

…contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline, Lukman Ajayi, said the agency’s operatives were still actively enforcing compliance. He said between three and four casualties are recorded daily from people crossing expressways, noting that despite the associated danger, many pedest…

…has arrested five Pakistani nationals in separate intelligence-led operations in Otukpo and Ugbokolo areas of the state. The spokesperson for the command, DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, who disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, August 7, 2026 said 35 mobile phones were recovered from the men. According to the PPR…

By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has ordered a major crackdown on birth tourism, with President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order directing federal agencies to deny visas, revoke travel authorizations and deport foreign nationals who enter the country to give birth. The order, signed on August 6, 2026, describ…

…reacting to photos of an elderly man who was accused of witchcraft in Mbagen clan, Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. A Facebook user, Naomi had shared the photos, accusing the man of being responsible for the d8ath of her brother and others in the community. Reacting, Emmanuel wrote; "In Tiv society, parents…