2027: You Are Clueless, Obidients Tackle Wike Over Jonathan, Obi Comments
The Peoples Democratic Party and Obidient Movement have faulted the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for dismissing the possibility of former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, running for president in 2027 on the PDP platform. Though yet to be officially confirmed, recent media reports claimed that Obi and former President Goodluck…
Leave Before Visa Expires, UK Warns Foreign Students
Tens of thousands of international students in the United Kingdom are being directly contacted by the government with a warning: leave the country when your visa expires or face removal, the BBC reported on Tuesday. The Home Office has launched a new campaign aimed at tackling what it describes as an “alarming” rise in student…
Premier League Clubs Break £3 Billion Barrier To Roar Ahead Of Rivals
Record spending of £3 billion ($4 billion) during the summer transfer window further cements the Premier League as the “most competitive in world football”, according to financial experts Deloitte. The window closed in dramatic style late on Monday when Liverpool announced the British record £125 million signing of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak after a day…
France Forward Nkunku Signs For AC Milan From Chelsea
Christopher Nkunku signed for AC Milan from Chelsea on Saturday, the Serie A giants announced on Saturday, as the France attacker attempts to revive his career ahead of next summer’s World Cup. “AC Milan is delighted to announce the permanent signing of Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea FC. The French forward has signed a contract with…
Isak Edges Closer To Liverpool Move After Newcastle Sign Woltemade
Alexander Isak’s move to Liverpool moved a step closer on Saturday after Newcastle United signed German international striker Nick Woltemade for a club record fee reported to be worth up to £69 million ($93 million). The two-times capped Woltemade, 23, signed “a long term deal” Newcastle said in a statement and his fee outstrips the…
Rivers’ State Of Emergency Expires September 18 – Wike
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, on Saturday, expressed hope that the state of emergency in Rivers State will expire on September 18. Wike said that, with the expiration, the Rivers State Assembly is expected to resume its duties. He spoke after casting his vote in the ongoing local government election in…
Nigerian Pleads Guilty To $405,000 Romance Scam In US
Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson has announced that a Nigerian, Daniel Chima Inweregbu, age 40, pled guilty on August 21, 2025, before United States District Judge Nanette Jolivette Brown to a more than $405,000 romance scam. A statement by the Public Information Officer, United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Louisiana, United States Department…
Sokoto Boat Mishap: One Dead, Nine Rescued As NEMA, Others Begin Search
Tragedy struck in the state on Friday after another boat accident occurred in the Shagari Local Government Area of the state, leaving many passengers feared missing. The Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu at the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Aminu Bodinga, who confirmed the development to journalists, said the incident occurred on Thursday….
WCQ: Boniface Omitted As Super Eagles Name Final Squad For South Africa, Rwanda Games
Bayer Leverkusen forward Victor Boniface was the biggest name missing as Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle, named the final squad for Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and South Africa. The 23-year-old has had a turbulent summer following the collapse of his move to AC Milan due to medical concerns. However, regulars such as…
Iran Has Executed At Least 841 People This Year -UN
At least 841 people have been executed in Iran since the start of the year, the UN said Friday, decrying “a systematic pattern of using the death penalty as a tool of state intimidation”. The United Nations’ human rights office said there had been a “major increase in executions” by Tehran during the first half…