Nigeria Defeats Benin Republic 3-0 in AFCON Qualifier
The Super Eagles of Nigeria started their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a comfortable 3-0 win over Benin Republic in Uyo on Saturday. The visitors sat back early on, allowing the Super Eagles to dominate the game. Ademola Lookman missed a chance to put Nigeria ahead in the 17th minute. The Atalanta […]
BREAKING: Ajuri Ngelale resigns as President Tinubu’s spokesperson
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale has stepped down from his role as President Bola Tinubu’s chief spokesman. This is contained in a letter he submitted to the Chief of Staff to the President, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila on Friday. Speaking on his decision, Ajuri said, “on Friday, […]
FG rejects banning under 18 candidates from writing WAEC, NECO exams
The Federal Government has clarified that there are is no age restriction for sitting for the National Examination Council (NECO) and West African Examination Council (WAEC) examinations. Contrary to recent reports suggesting a minimum age of 18 years, the government explained that it only restricted the age for sitting for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination […]
Nigerian UK based doctor passes away after complaining of headache
A Nigerian doctor living in the UK has passed away due to a health complication. According to a report shared by @ChidozieNwaigwe, the doctor, identified as Julien, had recently completed her Master’s program. She reportedly suffered from a headache that progressed to a brain complication, resulting in her death. Julien is survived by her husband […]
Ronaldo becomes first player in football history to score 900 Goals
Cristiano Ronaldo has become the first player in football history to score 900 goals after his cool finish put Portugal 2-0 up against Croatia What seemed like a typical Ronaldo goal, the icon lurking in at the back post to tap home a smart cross from the left, turned out to be a momentous moment, […]
FG kickstart the sale of rice at N40,000 to Nigerians with NIN
The federal government has commenced the sale of 30,000 metric tonnes of milled rice to Nigerians at subsidised rates of N40,000 per 50-kilogramme bag. “It is my pleasure to welcome you all to this historical, all-important and long-awaited inauguration of the sales of 30,000MT of federal government-milled rice to Nigerians at a subsidised rate of […]
Army arrests suspected killer of FUNAAB student
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the arrest of one Adeleye Ayomide, as the suspect responsible for the d3ath of a 300-level student of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Idowu Christiana. The deceased was abducted by suspected kidnappers along the Ikorodu-Yaba Road, Lagos State, on Monday, August 19, 2024. A family source who […]
Lagos govt seals mosque and others over environmental violation
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, has shut down several establishments in the Alausa Ikeja, Ogba, Surulere, Sabo Yaba, Ebute Metta, and Shomolu areas of the State over violation of environmental laws Lagos govt seals mosque and others over environmental violation The agency made this disclosure in a post via its X handle on […]
Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei passes away after being set ablaze by boyfriend
Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei has died following a tragic incident at her home in Western Trans Nzoia County, Nairobi. According to authorities, Cheptegei suffered severe burns covering 75% of her body after allegedly being set on fire by her boyfriend, Dickson Ndiema, during a domestic dispute. Ndiema also sustained burn injuries and is receiving treatment […]
Funaab student, Idowu Christianah has been allegedly murdered by her friend who kidnapped her
That’s an incredibly tragic incident. It seems that Idowu Christianah, a 300-level student from the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has reportedly been murdered after being kidnapped by someone she considered a friend. Allegedly, the friend had demanded a ransom of ₦3 million from her family. Cases like this highlight the importance of […]