Emmanuel Nnorom to succeed Tony Elumelu as UBA chairman THE United Bank for Africa Plc (UBA) has announced the retirement of its Group Chairman, Mr Tony Elumelu, and the appointment of Mr Emmanuel Nnorom as his successor. The bank ...
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Girlfriend allegedly sets boyfriend’s children ablaze over alleged cheating in Benue The Police in Benue have arrested one Mbalumen Ikyenge for allegedly setting ablaze the house of her boyfriend identified as Aondoyima Ierkwagh, leading to the de@th of his ...
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Tiktoker, Peller, arraigned in court for threatening and videoing police officers on duty; granted 500k bail The Lagos state police command yesterday July 6 arraigned popular TikToker, Habeeb Hamzat aka Peller, and one other, Bello Oladipo, before a magistrate ...
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Lagos residents abandon umbrellas for nylon raincoats as rainfalls intensify AS rainfalls intensify in Lagos State, the residents have abandoned the use of conventional umbrellas for nylon raincoats for convenience and to save cost. The growing preference for nylon ...
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Asaba traditional council to enforce ban on sale of ogbono seed in indigenous markets The Omu Ahaba of Asaba Community, Chief Ada Biosah flanked by the Ndi Eze Ahaba, of Asaba community in Sunday in Asaba THE14th Omu Ahaba ...
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Gynaecologist warns women against abuse of pregnancy prevention drugs A Gynaecologist, Dr Samuel Egbebi, has cautioned young women against abuse of pregnancy prevention drugs, warning that it could lead to health complications. Egbebi gave the warning in an interview ...
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England survive Mexico scare to reach World Cup quarter-finals ENGLAND booked their place in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after edging hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 contest in Mexico City. The fiercely contested encounter followed ...
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World Cup: Haaland brace sends Norway past Brazil 2-1 ERLING Haaland scored twice as Norway defeated Brazil 2-1 on Sunday, securing a historic FIFA World Cup quarter-final place and eliminating the five-time champions. Brazil dominated early possession and earned ...
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Nigerian filmmaker Chinney Love says not every firstborn deserves the reputation of being responsible or kind, arguing that some have caused deep divisions within their families. She said while many stories celebrate good firstborns, there are also those who are narcissists, ...
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VeryDarkMan has responded to questions about the balance left in his NGO account, explaining why only ₦7 million remains and insisting there is nothing suspicious about it. He said the criticism gave him the opportunity to explain that the NGO ...
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Content creator Layi Wasabi says his friendship with Davido goes back to the days before he became popular. During his interview with Chude Jideonwo, Layi explained that he was introduced to Davido through the singer’s cousin, Tunji Adeleke. According to him, that early ...
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Transfer: Real Madrid confirm fourth signing under Mourinho Real Madrid have confirmed their fourth summer signing under their new manager, Jose Mourinho. The Los Blancos confirmed in a statement on Sunday that they have completed the signing of Denzel ...
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There is often a belief that every money a movie makes at the cinema goes straight into the producer’s pocket. Actress Funke Akindele has now explained that it doesn’t work that way. Speaking about her record-breaking box office journey, Funke said ...
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The US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has officially been terminated, 18 months after its creation. President Donald Trump appointed Elon Musk, the American billionaire and founder of Tesla Inc., in November 2024 to lead DOGE, an initiative created to ...
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FIFA has announced that Folarin Balogun, a US national team striker, will be available for the co-hosts in their round-of-16 match at the ongoing 2026 World Cup. According to a statement by FIFA on Sunday, its disciplinary committee invoked Article ...
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Two quarter-final fixtures at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament have been confirmed. This follows England’s Round of 16 win against co-host nation Mexico earlier today. A brace from Jude Bellingham and a goal from Harry Kane ensured the Three Lions ...
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Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has officially confirmed this is the last time he will play at the World Cup. Ronaldo stated this during a press conference on Sunday, ahead of their last-16 clash with Spain. The 41-year-old’s sister, Katia, ...
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Brazilian forward, Neymar expressed deep emotions upon announcing his retirement from international football following his country’s exit from the 2026 tournament. The forward made his debut for the Selecao against the USA in 2010 at the MetLife Stadium in ...
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Jurgen Klopp has officially been appointed as the new head coach of Germany, ending his break from management to take charge of the national team The former Liverpool manager takes over following Julian Nagelsmann’s resignation after Germany’s disappointing performance at the 2026 ...
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CVR: INEC extends deadline, introduces self-service registration THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has extended the nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by two weeks, giving eligible Nigerians additional time to enrol as voters. The commission announced the extension ...
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Ex-CBN Governor didn’t benefit from $6.2m looted in CBN – EFCC witness tells court AN Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) witness.CP Okpoziakpo Eloho on Thursday told an Abuja High Court that the former Governor of the Central Bank ...
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EFCC Arraigns Two Brothers for Alleged Land Fraud in Port Harcourt The Port Harcourt Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Thursday, July 2, 2026 arraigned two brothers, Cypril Nwalaezi and Smart Chinedu Nwalaezi before ...
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Love Birds Arrested After Climbing New York’s Skyscraper For Marriage Proposal Two individuals were arrested on Wednesday after bypassing security protocols to climb an antenna at the very top of the iconic Empire State Building in New York City, ...
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Rivers Family Demands Justice For Son Arrested At Age 14 And Jailed 18 Years Without Trial An Ogoni family in Rivers State has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Government, the Rivers State Government, and the Ministry of Interior ...
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LASG dismisses fears over HIV figures, says response remains strong THE Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) says recent reports suggesting Lagos recorded the highest number of new HIV infections in Nigeria in 2025 were based on a misinterpretation ...
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