Written by By Nwabueze Okonkwo Nigeria’s first lady and wife of President Bola Tinubu, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has identified Ndigbo as very nice set of people worthy of partnering with in all it’s ramifications. Mrs. Tinubu who made the observation at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, Anambra State capital during her one-day official visit to the … Continue reading “Ndigbo are very nice people — Tinubu’s wife”
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Odigie Moses to one year imprisonment for defrauding an Indian woman seeking spiritual healing and subsequently blackmailing her with a nude video. Justice C.N. Nwabulu convicted Moses on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, after he pleaded guilty to a one-count charge bordering on cheating and impersonation as a … Continue reading “Edo ‘spiritualist’ sentenced over $1,100 sextortion of Indian woman”
The Nigerian Army says troops have rescued 13 kidnapped victims, intercepted 300 rounds of ammunition and neutralised a suspected kidnapper in separate operations nationwide. The military operational update made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday covered significant occurrences between Sept. 9 and Sept. 10. The report stated that the operations also … Continue reading “Troops rescue 13 kidnapped victims, intercept terrorist ammunition”
Manchester United celebrated their return to the Champions League with a 4-0 thrashing of Sabah on Thursday, as Cesc Fabregas’s Como impressed on their debut in Europe’s premier club competition. Harry Kane and Michael Olise, with a brace, both scored in the week that they were nominated for the Ballon d’Or as Bayern Munich were … Continue reading “Man United, Bayern cruise as Como make dream Champions League start”
A US appeals court on Thursday upheld a lower court’s block on President Donald Trump’s executive order curbing the use of mail-in ballots in November’s midterm elections. District Judge Indira Talwani issued a preliminary injunction last week barring the US Postal Service (USPS) from carrying out a plan that critics say would restrict distribution of … Continue reading “US Appeal Court affirms block on Trump bid to curb mail-in ballots”
Coco Gauff saved two match points in rallying to defeat reigning French Open champion Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (9/7), 6-2 in a US Open quarter-final on Wednesday. Fourth-ranked Gauff, a 22-year-old American and two-time Grand Slam winner, advanced to Thursday’s semi-finals, where she will face Kazakh star Elena Rybakina. Rybakina will jump to world … Continue reading “Gauff Defeats Andreeva To Reach US Open Semi With Rybakina”
Chelsea fought back from two goals down to beat Leeds 6-3 as Cole Palmer and Danny Welbeck rescued the Blues in a League Cup third-round classic on Wednesday. Xabi Alonso’s side were in danger of crashing out following Tarik Muharemovic’s first-half opener and a Brenden Aaronson goal soon after the interval at Stamford Bridge. … Continue reading “Chelsea Thrash Leeds 6-3 To Advance In League Cup”
Holders Paris Saint-Germain made a smooth start to their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title as Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 rout of Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, while Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid. Barcelona kicked off their campaign by scoring five goals against Feyenoord, while Arsenal … Continue reading “Champions League: PSG Thrash Slovan, Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal Secure Opening Wins”
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Badejo Ayodeji Olawumi (nee Faji) as the new Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo. The appointment was announced on Wednesday by the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso. Badejo, a Professor of Guidance and Counselling, was born on August 4, … Continue reading “Sanwo-Olu Appoints Badejo As New LASU Vice-Chancellor”
Vice President Kashim Shettima has described the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), established by the administration of President Bola Tinubu, as a landmark initiative that has provided crucial financial relief to children from poor families and removed financial barriers to higher education. Shettima said the administration had positioned NELFUND as a vital social equaliser … Continue reading “Shettima Hails NELFUND As Landmark Initiative For Poor Students”