The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that shanties in Abuja are illegal and vowed to remove all occupants. Speaking during a live media chat on Monday, September 1, Wike described the shanties as eyesores that tarnish the city’s image and serve as hideouts for criminals. “When you say shanties,…
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has officially distanced itself from Finland-based separatist agitator Mazi Simon Ekpa, stating that he has never been a member of the movement. Responding to Ekpa’s recent sentencing in Finland on terrorism-related charges, IPOB warned that associating him with the group is misleading and inaccurate. “The record is clear. IPOB,…
The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has issued a final 10-day ultimatum to all relevant government agencies, warning that failure to meet their demands will force the association to commence a nationwide strike. The ultimatum was announced in a communiqué signed by NARD’s president, Tope Osundara; general secretary, Oluwasola Odunbaku; and publicity and social…
Manchester United and Napoli have officially confirmed the transfer of Rasmus Højlund to the Serie A champions. The Danish striker joins on a season-long loan, with an obligation to buy included in the deal, as clarified by Napoli. United confirmed the initial terms of the agreement in a club statement: “Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund…
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was reportedly subjected to GPS signal jamming as it attempted to land in Bulgaria on Sunday, according to officials from the European Commission. The interference occurred as von der Leyen was en route to Plovdiv International Airport during a diplomatic tour of Eastern European nations…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Gombe State Command has arrested a father and son over the r3pe of a 13-year-old girl. The Public Relations Officer, SC Buhari Saad, paraded the suspects, Ibrahim Haruna,48, and his 15-year-old son, Abdusalam Ibrahim, at the command’s headquarters in Gombe on Monday, September 1, 2025. “The second…
Premier League champions Liverpool have officially completed the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United in a British-record transfer deal worth £125 million. The landmark signing surpasses the previous record of £115m, paid by Chelsea to Brighton for Moisés Caicedo in 2023, and concludes one of the most high-profile and drawn-out sagas of this summer’s…
The United States Embassy in Nigeria has allegedly begun quietly revoking valid visas previously issued to Nigerian citizens, stranding professionals, entrepreneurs, families, and frequent travelers — and causing widespread disruption to plans, finances, and livelihoods. The revelation came from Olufemi Soneye, former Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd, in an article titled “The Quiet…
Several people are feared dead following another boat accident in Shagari Local Government Area on the evening of Thursday, August 28. This marks the third boat mishap reported in Sokoto within just one month. Confirming the incident to reporters, Aminu Liman Bodinga, Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA),…
Nigerians will now be required to pay a mandatory customs duty of $80 (or its naira equivalent) on every package sent to the United States, the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) announced on Friday, August 29. Letters and documents, however, remain exempt from this charge. NIPOST explained that this policy comes in response to a U.S.…
