…gave me the push is my mom, my family. I was even thinking my family was going to rebuke me, but it didn't happen, and that gave me the push I needed." The former SUG president made headlines in June after FUOYE suspended him over allegations of financial extortion involving newly admitted students, with the university…
…once asked about my siblings. That's when I told him I had four brothers: Adam, Luke, Nathan, and Ben. I revealed that I was the only girl born on my father's side in three generations.>I still remember the look in Daniel's eyes when I told him over dinner one night.At the time, I thought it was warmth.Now I know I was…
…two suspected ISWAP terrorists during a successful ambush operation along the Tamsukawu Road behind the University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State. The operation was carried out at about 12:15 a.m. on July 16, 2026 when troops lying in ambush made contact with the terrorists moving along the route. A fierce excha…
…National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an alleged drug kingpin, Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (a.k.a Odogwu) and three of his associates: Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka; Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (a.k.a Ekene Okwunaga) wanted over their involvement in the establishment of a clandestin…
…farming cooperatives, provision of two flying boats along the Lau–Karim Lamido and Ibi–Wukari axes to enhance emergency response and mobility, desilting of blocked drainages and culverts covering about 40,000 linear metres across several local government areas, installation of transformers in parts of Jalingo, payment…
…branding, e-commerce and market access. Hub Country Lead, Africa, Onome Umukoro, said the graduation marked the beginning of the participants’ entrepreneurial journey rather than the end of the programme. Umukoro said, “Today’s graduation isn’t the finish line; it’s the beginning. We’re incredibly proud of what this co…
…residents acting surprised? Victoria Island has been flooding for decades" - Actor Ikechukwu Onunaku reacts to Lagos flooding Nigerian actor and rapper Ikechukwu Onunaku has weighed in on the recent flooding across parts of Lagos, saying the situation is nothing new. In a video shared online, the actor said he finds it…
Chelsea coach, Xabi Alonso removes five senior players from first team Chelsea head coach Xabi Alonso has reportedly informed five senior players they are free to leave the club as he begins reshaping the squad ahead of the new season.The Spaniard, who officially began pre-season preparations at Cobham last week, is sa…
Chelsea forced to delete Enzo Fernandez post after England's lost to Argentina at the World Cup Chelsea have deleted a social media post featuring midfielder Enzo Fernández following a backlash from supporters during England's World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina.The Premier League club had shared a post celebratin…
…Francis Edet.The first letter, dated June 18, announced the appointment of Felix Ukudare, the paramount ruler of Obudu Traditional Rulers Council, as the new chairman of the state council.It also directed the former chairman to stop his ongoing tour of local government areas and prepare handover notes ahead of the tran…
…Secretary Peter Kyle described the players' actions as "entirely inappropriate." Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said: "Whilst I am disgusted at the behaviour of some Argentinian players last night, the most important thing to do is build up the Royal Navy quickly." Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch added: "The Fal…
…a forensic autopsy to determine the exact cause of her death. See below; https://x.com/ChuksEricE/status/2077806673712820450/video/1?s=46
…the challenges. Declaring the event open, the State Commissioner for Health, Dr Henry Ayuk, reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Bassey Otu-led administration to safeguarding the lives of mothers and newborns through sustained investments in the healthcare sector. Ayuk said maternal health remains a central pillar…
…who was represented by the ministry’s Director of Human Resource Management, Ahmed Alsukun, said African countries must work together to tackle shared digital challenges ahead of key continental and global telecommunications meetings. He said, “We believe that regional cooperation is essential if Africa is to build a s…
UK unveils sanctions against Sudan gold networks Britain on Thursday, July 16, imposed sanctions on 11 individuals and entities accused of financing Sudan's civil war through illicit gold trading and financial networks, saying the measures are intended to disrupt funding for both the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the…
…hard drugs in Awka, the state capital. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga in a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, said the victim was discovered by officers attached to the B Division during a midday patrol on July 15, 2026, along Oby Okoli Avenue near the Nnamdi Azikiwe University Tem…
…& Development (Centre LSD), Dr Otive Igbuzor; Political economist, Professor Adebayo Olukoshi; lawyer and pro-democracy activist, Ayo Obe; Head of Programmes and Policy, ActionAid Nigeria, Celestine Okwudili Odo, who represented the Country Director, Andrew Mamedu; International development expert, Dr Hussaini Abdu; an…
UK Visas and Immigration officially warned visa applicants about four key warning signs linked to visa fraud in a July 16 postThe warning flags include someone impersonating UKVI officials on social media and agents demanding cash-only paymentsUKVI directed applicants to its official government guidance page for comple…
An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, has said Nigerian Christians are now more comfortable with the party’s Muslim-Muslim presidential ticket than they were ahead of the 2023 general election, arguing that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has disproved fears of religious marginalisation. Al…
…people," he added. "My attitude towards this is Israel is an ally like France or the UK. We are going to have disagreements with them; we are going to have agreements with them. There are areas where we're going to have similar interests and areas where our interests are going to diverge," he said. Vance and Rogan also…
…In a statement released on Wednesday, July 15, the command's spokesperson, SP Joshua Ukandu, said it was awaiting the deceased's family to proceed with the post-mortem examination as part of its ongoing investigation into her death. Ukandu mentioned that the command received a distress call on June 27, 2026, from the D…
…team when Kim was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016. Mason's employer, Trojan Security UK, remembered him as an "absolute legend" in the close-protection industry, sharing a photo of him working alongside Kris and saying he was gone too soon. The fundraiser describes Mason as a protector, mentor and prankster who mad…
Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer travels to Ukraine on Thursday for his final visit to the war-torn country before leaving office next week. Starmer, set to depart Downing Street on Monday, was to hold talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in the capital Kyiv, the British government said in a statement. The pr…
A video of Hanks Anuku has surfaced online showing him visiting a cleric's home to seek deliverance amid ongoing speculation about his well-beingThe veteran actor had previously been seen in different locations, appearing unkempt, prompting concern among fansIn the video, some viewers claimed to notice something on his…
…credible intelligence on armed terrorists travelling on motorcycles towards Tungan Kudaduku. “Guided by real-time surveillance, the troops pursued and engaged the terrorists with overwhelming firepower, forcing them to abandon their mission and flee. “A follow-up search of the area led to the discovery of a makeshift t…