Supreme Court Dismisses Challenge to EFCC Act, Affirms Commission’s Legality
Supreme Court Dismisses Suit Challenging Legality of EFCC Act The Supreme Court has dismissed a suit filed by several state Attorneys General contesting the establishment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Act. The case, originally brought by the Attorneys General of 16 states, sought to have the EFCC, Nigeria’s anti-graft agency, scrapped. While […]
Governor Umo Eno Dismisses Ibom Power CEO, Meyen Etukudoh, in Restructuring Move
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has dismissed the Managing Director and CEO of Ibom Power Company (IPC), Meyen Etukudoh, with immediate effect. The removal was confirmed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prince Enobong Uwah, and shared with journalists in Uyo. The statement cited Etukudoh’s dismissal as part of […]
Swiss Footballer Silvan Wallner, 22, Retires to Pursue Christian Faith
Silvan Wallner, a 22-year-old Swiss midfielder, has unexpectedly announced his retirement from professional football, citing his desire to devote himself to his Christian faith. Wallner, who began his career with FC Zurich in 2020, accumulated over 100 appearances playing for Wil, BW Linz, and FC Zurich. He signed a two-year contract with BW Linz just […]
Miss South Africa, Mia le Roux, Withdraws from Miss Universe Due to Health Concerns
Mia le Roux, the historic first deaf Miss South Africa, has pulled out of the Miss Universe finals in Mexico due to health concerns, organizers announced. Le Roux, 28, made history in August after being crowned Miss South Africa amidst controversy surrounding one finalist’s withdrawal due to trolling over her Nigerian heritage. After weeks of […]
Portable Stirs Reactions with a Dedicated Song to Tiwa Savage
Nigerian singer Portable has ignited a social media frenzy with his new release, a provocative song dedicated to Tiwa Savage. Despite previously criticizing Tiwa Savage’s semi-nude photos as age-inappropriate, Portable’s lyrics now explicitly express his desire for intimacy with the singer. The repetitive hook, “I want to collabo Tiwa,” has sparked mixed reactions online, ranging […]
Former Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa Makes First Public Appearance After EFCC Release
The former governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, made his first public appearance after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Okowa joined his successor, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, at a service of songs held in honor of Mrs. Victoria Ossai Obielum, the mother of prominent politician Godwill Obielum. Okowa had been arrested […]
“Ondo Governorship Race is Between My Party and APC” – Labour Party Aspirant Ebiseni
The Labour Party (LP) candidate in the November 16 Ondo governorship election, Olusola Ebiseni, has declared that the contest is a two-party race between his party and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Ebiseni made this statement on Thursday during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, just two days before the state’s off-cycle election. […]
Akeredolu Family Endorses SDP Candidate Bamidele Akingboye for Ondo Governorship
The family of the late former Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has endorsed Social Democratic Party (SDP) candidate Bamidele Akingboye for the upcoming governorship election on Saturday, November 16. According to Vanguard, the endorsement was announced at a press briefing in Akure, where Akeredolu’s family urged voters to prioritize integrity over party loyalty. Representing the […]
Claudio Ranieri Returns to Roma as Head Coach for Third Stint
Roma have reappointed Claudio Ranieri as their head coach for a third stint. The veteran coach, who has deep ties to the club as a former player and manager, returns to lead his boyhood team once more at the Stadio Olimpico. The Giallorossi announced the news on Thursday through an official statement on their website. […]
Grief Strikes Super Eagles Goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as He Mourns His Father’s Passing
Condolences pour in for Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali as he mourns the loss of his father. Following the Super Eagles’ dramatic stalemate against the Republic of Benin, where Nwabali delivered an outstanding performance, the goalkeeper took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news. In an emotional post, Nwabali paid tribute to his late father […]