Peter Obi has expressed sadness over the death of Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo, describing the development as a painful loss to Nigeria’s entertainment industry. In a message shared on social media, Obi said the actor’s passing has left colleagues, fans and supporters across the country grieving. He described Alexx Ekubo as a talented entertainer whose…
Sandra Edoho, the estranged wife of popular Nigerian television host Frank Edoho, has publicly accused him of repeated infidelity during their marriage. The allegations surfaced in a lengthy statement shared on her Instagram Story, where she reacted to ongoing online discussions surrounding her personal life. Sandra claimed she possesses documented evidence to support her accusations,…
Manchester United caretaker manager Michael Carrick has been nominated for the Premier League Manager of the Season award following a remarkable turnaround in results during his interim spell at Old Trafford. The shortlist places Carrick alongside some of the most respected names in world football, including Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and Arsenal manager Mikel…
Britain’s political crisis deepened on Thursday after UK Health Minister Wes Streeting announced his resignation, intensifying speculation over a possible leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Streeting, one of Labour’s most prominent figures, confirmed his departure in a resignation letter posted on X, where he openly questioned Starmer’s political future following growing unrest within…
Iran has raised concerns over delays in the visa process for its national football team ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The president of Iran’s football federation, Mehdi Taj, confirmed that no visas had been issued yet to players or officials travelling for the global tournament. According…
The Erinmope Ekiti community in Ekiti State has celebrated the outstanding academic performance of Daniella Owoeye after she emerged as the highest scorer in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. The 16-year-old student scored an impressive 372 out of 400 in the examination conducted by Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board. Her result placed her ahead…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has expressed confidence that he will remain in charge of the Premier League club next season as preparations continue for the 2026/27 campaign. The Dutch coach also confirmed that Liverpool are already working on transfer plans ahead of the summer window. Slot speaks on Liverpool future Speaking about his future at…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years imprisonment over a N33.8 billion money laundering and fraud case filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Wednesday, convicting Mamman on all 12 charges brought against him by the…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed speculations surrounding his recent visit to the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, insisting that the meeting was purely personal and not politically motivated. Wike made the clarification on Wednesday while inspecting ongoing road construction projects across parts of Abuja,…
The bail hearing of Nigerian activist and content creator Justice Chidiebere, popularly known as Justice Crack, was on Thursday stalled at the Federal High Court in Abuja following disagreements among members of his legal team. The disagreement forced the withdrawal of an earlier bail application filed on behalf of the activist, leading the court to…
