Kwara Catfish Farmers Showcase Best Practices at FISH4ACP Event
The Association of Fish Farmers in Kwara State (AFFAK) has hosted its second Demonstration Day under the FISH4ACP Catfish Cluster Upgrading Programme. The practical training session offers participating fish farmers a platform to demonstrate how they are applying Best Management Practices (BMPs) acquired through the initiative’s ongoing capacity-building framework. While initial demonstrations centered on foundational […]
Canada Warns Citizens Over Toxic Alcohol Risk in Nigeria
The Canadian government has issued a travel warning cautioning its citizens visiting Nigeria against consuming unregulated and adulterated alcohol, citing recent fatalities linked to dangerously high levels of methanol. The advisory, updated on the official Canadian travel website, urges travelers to purchase alcohol exclusively from reputable establishments and seek immediate medical assistance if they experience […]
EFCC Chairman Expresses Concern Over Religious Leaders in Financial Crimes
Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede has expressed deep concern over the rising involvement of religious figures in financial crimes, revealing that the commission’s case files contain numerous pastors, imams, bishops, and sheikhs facing investigation and prosecution. Speaking in Abuja at the 2026 Second Council Meeting of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), […]
Wayne Rooney Dismisses Weight-Loss Injection Rumors Ahead of Disney+ Series Launch
Former England captain Wayne Rooney has addressed rumors regarding his recent physical transformation, firmly denying that he used weight-loss injections. Speaking to the Daily Mail, the 40-year-old attributed his slimmer appearance entirely to hard work and increased exercise. “It’s a shame, because I’m working really hard to lose weight,” Rooney said, laughing off the speculation […]
Tennessee Schedules Execution for State’s Sole Female Death Row Inmate
Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, faces a scheduled lethal injection. Condemned at age 20, she remains among the youngest women sentenced to death in modern U.S. history. The case stems from a January 1995 murder in Knoxville. Pike, then an 18-year-old Job Corps student, targeted 19-year-old Colleen Slemmer alongside two […]
Trump Hosts Xi Jinping at White House to Preserve Superpower Peace
United States President Donald Trump hosted Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, aiming to maintain stability between the world’s two largest economies amid deep underlying tensions. The visit featured high-level pageantry, beginning with an unusual tarmac greeting by Trump at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday. Thursday’s itinerary included a formal arrival […]
Argentine President Javier Milei Slams UN as “Useless Organisation”
Argentine President Javier Milei delivered a scathing critique of the United Nations on Wednesday, labeling the institution a “useless organisation” run by “arrogant parasites.” Milei, a prominent ally of US President Donald Trump, used his address to launch a broadside against global governance. He argued that the UN has failed in its primary duties of […]
US Firm Cleared to File $36M Lawsuit Against Tinubu, Fani-Kayode
US law firm Von Batten Montague-York has announced it is authorized to initiate a $36 million federal lawsuit in the United States against Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode. The legal action, set to be filed before the US District Court for the District of Columbia, stems from alleged threats of […]
ICC Convicts Former Central African Republic Rebel Commander of Crimes Against Humanity
The International Criminal Court has convicted former Central African Republic rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani on four counts of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonment. Presiding Judge Miatta Maria Samba delivered the verdict, finding the 56-year-old guilty of overseeing beatings and maltreatment as the head of a detention unit during the country’s […]
Only 20 African Nations Eligible to Vote for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Only 20 African countries hold voting rights for this year’s Ballon d’Or award, governed by criteria that restrict the international journalist jury to the top 100 nations in the FIFA world rankings. Under the 2026 regulations, the selection panel was finalized using the official FIFA rankings published on September 8. Each eligible journalist is tasked […]
