Femi Azeez Calls Brighton Move a Dream Come True
Nigerian winger Femi Azeez has described his move to Brighton & Hove Albion as a “dream come true” after completing a permanent transfer from Millwall on deadline day. Brighton secured the 25-year-old’s services for €15m, making Azeez the most expensive player sale in Millwall’s history. Azeez attracted significant attention with his performances for Millwall during […]
FG Urges Nigerians to Vote for Miss World Nigeria
The Federal Government has urged Nigerians to support Miss World Nigeria 2026, Tamunosoye Karibi-George, popularly known as Soye, as she competes in the 73rd Miss World Festival in Vietnam. The Minister of Art, Culture and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, made the appeal in a post on X on Friday, praising Karibi-George’s performance and urging […]
BREAKING: First Niger Bridge to Close for Two-Week Repairs
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced the temporary closure of the First Niger Bridge in Onitsha, Anambra State, for emergency maintenance and rehabilitation works. The closure will begin on Monday, September 7, 2026, and is expected to last until Monday, September 21, 2026, according to a statement signed by the ministry’s Anambra State Controller, […]
Kano Police Arrest 79 During 2026 Takutaba Celebration
The Kano State Police Command has arrested 79 suspects and recovered dangerous weapons and illicit drugs during security operations carried out around the 2026 Takutaba celebration. The arrests were made as part of coordinated security operations deployed across the state before, during and after the celebration, which was held on September 1. According to the […]
FFS Kwara, Emirate FM Strengthen Fire Safety Collaboration
The Federal Fire Service (FFS), Kwara State Command, has sought stronger collaboration with Emirate FM 98.5 in Ilorin to enhance public awareness of fire safety and emergency preparedness. The State Controller, DCF Ibrahim Adisa, led a delegation from the command on a working visit to the radio station in Sango, Ilorin, where he highlighted the […]
Emir Congratulates Biodun Alabi on Vice-Chancellor Appointment
The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Traditional Rulers, Alhaji Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has congratulated Professor Biodun Sulyman Alabi on his appointment as Vice-Chancellor of the Armed Forces Medical University. The monarch described Alabi’s appointment as a recognition of his hard work, professional excellence and commitment to service. In a […]
Emir of Gumel, Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, Dies at 83
The Emir of Gumel in Jigawa State, Alhaji Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, has died at the age of 83. Palace sources said the revered traditional ruler died on Thursday in Cairo, Egypt, where he had been receiving medical treatment. Born on December 12, 1942, Sani II was the 16th Emir of Gumel and one of […]
Reps Panel Clears Gbajabiamila in Fake Agency Probe
The House of Representatives Ad Hoc Committee investigating the purported Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council has cleared the Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, of involvement in the organisation’s activities. The committee said its preliminary investigation found no evidence that Gbajabiamila authorised, established or participated in the operations of the purported agency. […]
Mourinho Reveals Why Ceballos Left Real Madrid
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that Dani Ceballos’ contract with the club was terminated after a brief conversation in which he told the midfielder he was not part of his plans. Mourinho said he spoke to Ceballos by phone shortly after taking charge and made it clear that the Spanish midfielder was unlikely […]
Ogun Cleric, Wife Die After Reported Domestic Dispute
A Celestial Church of Christ evangelist, Abidemi Odukoya, and his wife, Adenike, have died in separate circumstances following an alleged domestic dispute at their residence in the Akinode/Ibogun community of Ogun State. The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Monday, August 25, after an argument between the couple allegedly escalated into a physical […]
