Former Ghanaian striker Asamoah Gyan has alleged that Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen faked his injury during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Rwanda in order to protect himself ahead of Galatasaray’s UEFA Champions League campaign. Osimhen limped off midway through the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 victory at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo,…
The Ondo State Police Command has apprehended a notorious impersonator, Abdullahi Saliu, who posed as a Colonel in the Nigerian Army to defraud unsuspecting victims in a bogus employment scheme. Saliu, a resident of Top Quality Hotel, was arrested following an in-depth investigation that uncovered his involvement in a ₦1.3 million recruitment scam. The command’s…
Wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, who passed away in July 2025 at the age of 75, left behind an estate valued at nearly $5 million—and named just one person as its sole beneficiary. According to newly revealed court documents, Hogan’s 35-year-old son, Nick Hogan, has been designated the exclusive heir to his late father’s estate.…
Britain has not determined that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, despite acknowledging the severe civilian suffering, according to a government letter. Israel has faced widespread accusations of genocide, including from the world’s largest association of genocide scholars, over its nearly two-year military campaign in Gaza, which local authorities say has resulted in…
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Monday, September 8, grilled real estate mogul and CEO of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Sijibomi Ogundele, over allegations of diverting approximately N5.7 billion belonging to Enugu State. Last Friday, September 5, the anti-graft agency declared Sujimoto wanted over accusations of money laundering and fund…
The Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its nationwide strike following a dispute with the Dangote Group. The union had initiated the strike on Monday to protest the Dangote Group’s refusal to permit its workers to join NUPENG. The strike was suspended after both parties reached an agreement at…
The escalating drama between Hollywood mogul Tyler Perry and actor Derek Dixon has moved beyond court filings and onto national television. Dixon, who appeared on Perry’s BET series The Oval, spoke with ABC News’ Linsey Davis, doubling down on his allegations against the billionaire filmmaker. In a clip released ahead of the full interview, Dixon…
The Edo State Police Command has arrested three individuals in connection with the brutal murder of 41-year-old furniture maker, Aruna Imuekheme, in Benin City. According to the command’s spokesperson, CSP Moses Yamu, efforts are ongoing to apprehend the remaining suspects involved in the attack. Imuekheme was reportedly killed by a gang of 11 men at…
Two bakery workers in Lagos State have been sentenced to two weeks of community service after being accused of stealing five loaves of bread from their employer. The Lagos State Government, in a statement released on Monday, September 8, 2025, revealed that the non-custodial sentence was secured by the Ministry of Justice through its Restorative…
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have successfully rescued an Egyptian national just 24 hours after he was abducted in the Idi-Ayunre area of Ibadan. In a statement released on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the command’s spokesperson, CSP Osifeso Adewale, confirmed that the rescue was carried out without any ransom payment. “The Oyo State…
