Year: 2025

  Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said Monday that eight US military vessels with 1,200 missiles were targeting his country, which he declared to be in a state of “maximum readiness to defend” itself. The United States, which accuses Maduro of heading a drug cartel, has announced a deployment of warships to the south Caribbean in … Continue reading “US Warships With 1,200 Missiles Targeting Venezuela, Says Maduro”

  Liverpool finally landed Newcastle striker Alexander Isak on Monday in a British-record £125 million ($169 million) deal after a protracted chase for the Sweden star that dominated the Premier League transfer window. Isak has reportedly signed a six-year contract with the Premier League champions after they finally convinced Newcastle to accept an improved bid. … Continue reading “Liverpool Unveil Striker Isak After Record Deal”

  The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, is currently hosting some leaders of the PDP nationwide at his official residence in Abuja According to the minister, the meeting is to avail them the opportunity to discuss issues centered around the state of the party and how to forge ahead Notably amongst them … Continue reading “Wike, PDP Leaders Meet In Abuja”

  Swiss food giant Nestle on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”. The multinational behind Nespresso coffee capsules and KitKat chocolate bars said Freixe’s dismissal followed an investigation. In a swift move, Nespresso CEO Philipp Navratil was appointed to take over by … Continue reading “Nestle Sacks CEO Over Office Relationship”

  The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Monday hailed the conviction of Nigerian-born separatist agitator, Simon Ekpa, by a Finnish court. In a statement, Fagbemi said Ekpa’s sentencing is a confirmation of his complicity in violent crimes in the South East region. He welcomed the six-year prison sentence … Continue reading “Simon Ekpa’s Conviction Confirms Involvement In South-East Unrest, Says AGF”

  Former All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, Senator Kabiru Marafa, has vowed to strip President Bola Tinubu of at least one million votes in the 2027 general elections. The former Coordinator of the Tinubu/Shettima 2023 Presidential Campaign Council in Zamfara State spoke in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday. “Now, whether … Continue reading “VIDEO: I Will Deduct One Million Votes From Tinubu’s In 2027 Polls, Says Marafa”

  Ben Kure, a former political adviser to the ex-governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused him of diverting taxpayers’ money to pay bandits during his time in office. Kure, now Managing Director of the Kaduna State Media Corporation under Governor Uba Sani, made the allegation during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today … Continue reading “El-Rufai Used Kaduna Taxpayers’ Money To Pay Bandits — Gov Sani’s Aide”

  Six people have died with nine others seriously injured in a road accident at Ibeju Bus Stop along the Lekki–Epe Expressway in Lagos State. Confirming the incident on Monday, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), said a truck rammed into a commercial bus. The victims included two adult males, three adult females, and … Continue reading “Six Dead, Nine Injured In Lekki-Epe Road Accident”

    The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has welcomed the conviction of pro-Biafra agitator, Simon Ekpa by a Finnish court, saying sponsors of terrorism will be held accountable, regardless of their location. The Päijät-Häme District Court in Lahti, Finland sentenced Ekpa to six years in prison for terrorism offences. The court found … Continue reading “Simon Ekpa: CDS Hails Finland, Says Terror Sponsors Will Face Justice Anywhere”