A New York appeals court has overturned the nearly $500 million civil fraud penalty against President Donald Trump but upheld the findings that he and his company committed fraud. The Thursday ruling, issued by a split panel of judges, eliminates the substantial financial penalty while allowing the case to proceed through further appellate review. New…
Eric Chelle has disclosed that he accepted a pay cut to coach the Super Eagles because he believes in the team’s potential and aims to make a lasting impact. “When I came to Nigeria, it wasn’t for the money. I was earning more in my previous job. I came here because this is a very…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has urged Nigerians to learn combat skills as a means of self-protection in dangerous situations. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Thursday, General Musa emphasized that acquiring combat skills is as essential as learning to drive or swim — fundamental survival…
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed why he rejected Paris Saint-Germain’s massive €200 million offer for Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Speaking to Corriere della Sera, De Laurentiis expressed regret over turning down the bid, as complications arose around Kvaratskhelia’s contract. “I had to let him [Kvara] go because his agent threatened to invoke…
Nigerian troops under Operation HADIN KAI have successfully repelled a terrorist attack in Wulgo, Borno State, killing at least seven insurgents, including two senior commanders of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The fierce gun battle also left several terrorists severely injured as troops responded with heavy firepower to the attempted assault. The…
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has confirmed that pro-Biafran agitator Simon Ekpa is still being prosecuted by Finnish authorities following his arrest in November 2024 on terrorism-related charges. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Thursday, August 21, General Musa stated that Ekpa’s arrest has contributed to a notable improvement…
U.S. President Donald Trump is stepping back from direct involvement in Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations, administration officials have confirmed. This shift signals that a trilateral summit Trump had previously proposed will only take place after Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hold a bilateral meeting. Trump reportedly told advisers that he believes the…
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has dismissed reports claiming that Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has been declared wanted. In a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the Police described the so-called “wanted notice” circulating on social media as false, misleading, and not issued by the Force. The viral poster, which featured the…
The Ogun State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has suspended Senator Gbenga Daniel, former governor of the state, along with his close ally Kunle Folarin, over allegations of anti-party activities. In a statement released by the party’s spokesperson, Nuberu Olufemi, the suspension was ratified by the party’s State Working Committee (SWC) following disciplinary…
The Edo State Government has introduced comprehensive reforms in the education sector, including a ban on graduation parties for nursery and primary school pupils. According to a statement from the state Ministry of Education, the new policies will take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session and also include mandatory entrepreneurship training for junior secondary students…
