Gunmen have kidnapped HRH David Wada, a second-class traditional ruler and District Head of Bagaji Odo in Omala Local Government Area, Kogi State. The monarch was abducted around 5 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2025. Reports say HRH Wada was returning from a traditional council meeting in Abejukolo, the Omala LGA headquarters, when he was…
Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has passed a law banning homosexuality, with offenders facing up to five years in prison. The new Persons and Family Code law makes Burkina Faso the latest African country to criminalize lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) activity. The legislation also introduces stricter rules regarding nationality and stateless persons. Since the…
Veteran Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola is mourning the loss of her only child, Ayomikun. The circumstances surrounding his passing remain unknown. Many veteran actors in the industry have taken to social media to express their heartfelt condolences. Ayomikun was 24 years old. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.
Super Falcons and Bay FC striker Asisat Oshoala has signed a two-year contract with Al Hilal in the Saudi Women’s Premier League. According to The Athletic, the six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday to undergo her medical ahead of the finalized deal, which was completed just before the…
Nigerians took to social media to react after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on September 2, recalled Salihu Abdullahi Dembos as the Director-General (DG) of the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), just days after appointing Rotimi Pedro to the position. On August 20, the Presidency had announced Pedro as the new DG of NTA, while Stella Din…
A Magistrate Court sitting in Ikorodu has ordered two Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) tests to be conducted on Liam Aloba, the son of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The directive was issued on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, by Magistrate Adefisoye Sonuga while ruling on an application filed by the singer’s father,…
Premier League clubs set a new benchmark during the summer transfer window, with spending soaring past £3 billion ($4 billion) for the first time, according to financial experts at Deloitte. The window, which closed late on Monday, September 2, ended with a bang as Liverpool sealed the British record signing of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak…
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to power-generating companies (GenCos), threatening to disconnect them from the national grid if they fail to activate Free Governor Control (FGC) on all generating units. This move aims to prevent recurring system collapses and enhance grid stability. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) issued the directive in…
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has dissolved the State Executive Council (SEC). He made the announcement during a Council meeting held on Monday morning, September 1, at the Council Chambers in Minna, the state capital. The governor expressed gratitude to the SEC members for their contributions to the state’s development and wished them success…
Manchester United have reached an agreement to sign Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for an initial €21 million (£18.1 million), with additional add-ons. This transfer marks the end of United’s pursuit of Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez as they look to strengthen their goalkeeping options. The 23-year-old Lammens is set to travel to…
