Former U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged to move homeless people “far” from Washington, D.C., as part of a planned federal intervention in the city’s governance. Speaking Sunday, Trump criticized the city’s leadership, suggesting without evidence that crime rates are rising. He has scheduled a Monday press conference to unveil his proposals, which could include…
Spanish La Liga side Valencia have shown renewed interest in Nigerian striker Umar Sadiq for the 2025/26 season. The Super Eagles forward impressed during a loan spell at the club last season, scoring 5 goals in 16 league appearances. Despite returning to Real Sociedad, reports indicate Valencia is now exploring a new loan deal for…
Stakeholders within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are reportedly pushing for a consensus approach in selecting a new National Chairman, ahead of the party’s convention slated for November 15 in Ibadan, Oyo State. Front runners include Professor Jerry Gana, former party chairman Kawu Baraje, and former Kaduna State Governor Ahmed Makarfi. Meanwhile, acting National Chairman…
The Federal Government has approved the promotion of 30 Controllers of Corrections to the rank of Assistant Controllers General (ACG) in the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS). The exercise was conducted by the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB) under the Ministry of Interior. According to the NCoS spokesperson Umar Abubakar, the move…
The Lagos State Government has declared 176 estates across Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe illegal for lacking proper building approvals. The Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has given developers a 21-day window to obtain layout approvals or risk government sealing off the properties. Affected estates include Adron Homes, Lekki County, and Anchor. The…
Three people, including a railway mechanic, were killed in Russian airstrikes on the city of Lozova in eastern Ukraine, local authorities confirmed. The Ukrainian Railways company said the attack targeted railway infrastructure, leaving a passenger train charred and the station in ruins. The strikes come amid rising tensions and ahead of a Friday deadline set…
Nigeria has emerged as the leading beneficiary of the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme. The initiative now spans 11 African countries, with 27 sites completed or under development. At the groundbreaking of the Ijaiye SAPZ hub in Oyo State, Prof. Banji Oyelaran Oyeyinka, adviser to former AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina,…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress star Amy Okonkwo has been named to the FIBA AfroBasket 2025 All-Star Team, following her impressive display at the just-concluded tournament in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Okonkwo delivered a 19-point, 9-rebound, 3-assist performance in the final, helping Nigeria defeat Mali 78–64 to claim a record fifth consecutive AfroBasket title and seventh overall.
Afrobeats star Mr Eazi has credited marrying a supportive spouse as one of his secrets to success. In a candid street interview alongside his wife Temi Otedola in London, the “Zagadat” singer advised young men to embrace discipline, patience, and the fear of God, adding, “Marrying a good wife is key.
Jason Jae has emerged as the first Head of House (HOH) in Big Brother Naija Season 10, following a three-stage ‘Sense of Peace’ challenge held after the season’s second launch episode on July 27, 2025. The competition tested housemates’ speed, strength, and mental agility, beginning with a Block Stacking Challenge. Jason Jae’s victory marks a…