Federal Government Warns Nigerians Amid Pastor Chris’ Salt Consumption Claims
The Federal Government has addressed growing concerns over a viral video in which a respected religious leader urged Nigerians to disregard medical advice on salt consumption. Recall that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome of Christ Embassy recently urged Nigerians to ignore medical advice concerning salt consumption. The Nigerian government dismissed the clergyman’s admonition in a statement by…
Court Remands Self-Imposed Ondo Monarch
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Akure, Ondo State capital, on Thursday remanded a self-imposed monarch, Adekolajo Aladeseyi, 67, for alleged unauthorized installation as the traditional ruler in Ijare, Ifedore Local Council Area of the state. Aladeseyi was arraigned along with two chiefs, Fasore Lawrence, 63, and Adegbenro Akanle, 63, on a three-count charge of…
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC’s Witness Says No Fee Transfer From Kogi State Govt, LGAs To AISA Account
The third prosecution witness in the alleged money laundering case instituted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against the immediate past governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, admitted before the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Thursday, that there was no wired transfer of fees from the Kogi State Government or any of…
VIDEO: Very Dark Man Opens Up On Detention By EFCC
Following his release on Wednesday, Popular Nigerian social critic VeryDarkMan has revealed the reason for his recent arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Recall that VeryDarkMan was arrested on Friday, 2nd May, following a visit to a GTBank branch in Abuja. His detention sparked widespread reactions across the country, as fans and…
Nigerian PhD Student At Drexel University Earns Global Recognitions For Groundbreaking Research On Climate Change
Essien Oku Essien, a 26-year-old doctoral candidate in Communication at Drexel University, has earned international acclaim for his groundbreaking research at the intersection of climate communication and cultural studies. His work challenges dominant narratives surrounding climate change by integrating Indigenous knowledge systems and cultural perspectives from Africa and the Americas. Through this approach, Essien is…
Retrospect: Review Of Major Sporting Events That Made Headlines Last Week
In a week that featured the Champions League, the kick-off of the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), and the Madrid Open, sports fans across the world experienced the intriguing, shocking, and even heartbreaking. The past seven days also saw the setting of new records by teams and individuals. Retrospect, the recap of major stories…
Brazil Extend Ancelotti Deadline Amid Madrid Standoff
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) on Thursday extended its deadline for Carlo Ancelotti to take over as men’s national team coach, sources told ESPN, and is willing to wait until Real Madrid’s fate is decided in the LaLiga title race. Madrid are currently four points behind leaders Barcelona with five games left to play, with…
Worst Ever Showpiece? Wins Put Man Utd, Spurs On Brink Of Unlikely Final
The rescue act is on for Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur. Big wins for both teams in the Europa League semifinals on Thursday kept alive their hopes of lifting a major trophy and qualifying for the Champions League — salvaging their respectively woeful seasons in the process. United beat Athletic Club 3-0 at San Mames…
Lagos APC, GAC In Limbo Over Seyi Tinubu’s Rumoured 2027 Guber Ambition
Tensions are reportedly growing within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and its influential Governance Advisory Council, GAC, over the rumoured governorship ambition of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. At just 39 years old, Seyi Tinubu is being tipped by several youths and diaspora groups as the next ideal…
FG Reacts To Alleged Deduction Of Student Loans By Universities
The Ministry of Education has announced that it is investigating allegations of unauthorised deductions from students’ loans and NELFund accounts by universities. The ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, in a statement, said that an urgent meeting has been scheduled for 6 May 2025 with the vice chancellors of the affected universities and the…