As a measure to combat paternity fraud, human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has called for mandatory DNA testing before birth certificates are issued to newborns in Nigeria. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Adeyanju urged the National Assembly to consider introducing legislation to that effect. His proposal has gained traction online, with many…
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially ruled that all mobile phones must be completely switched off during aircraft take-off and landing. Michael Achimugu, Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection at the NCAA, confirmed the new directive, noting that regulations concerning the use of phones and other electronic devices during flights in Nigeria…
New information has come to light regarding Vladimir Putin’s recent suggestion to hold a peace summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Moscow. The proposal was made during a phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump. The conversation occurred at a sensitive time, as Trump was hosting high-level discussions in Washington with Zelensky and…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Ayoleyi Solomon, popularly known as Reekado Banks, has opened up about his decision to leave Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records, describing it as “premature.” In a recent interview snippet shared on Instagram by Echo Room Podcast on Tuesday, the singer explained that there was no conflict behind his exit. Rather, he was young…
Chelsea is preparing for a significant late transfer window overhaul, with Raheem Sterling included among nine players the club aims to move on before the summer deadline. The 30-year-old winger endured a challenging loan spell at Arsenal last season and still has two years remaining on his £325,000-per-week contract. Both Sterling and Chelsea reportedly prefer…
Ademola Lookman has returned to Bergamo and resumed training with his Atalanta teammates following several days of absence. The Nigerian winger had previously skipped training without permission in an attempt to force a move to Inter Milan. During his absence, Lookman released a statement accusing Atalanta of breaking promises and treating him unfairly both as…
Two notorious drug traffickers, 37-year-old Ajetsibo Emami—widely known as Warri Kinsman—and 51-year-old Solomon Akpomuai, have been convicted and sentenced to a combined 10 years in prison by a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) secured the convictions following two separate drug trafficking cases involving large-scale cannabis distribution networks.…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary freezing of four bank accounts linked to Mele Kolo Kyari, the former Group Managing Director (GMD) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), over alleged involvement in fraud-related activities. Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim freezing order on Tuesday, August 19, following an ex…
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the 2025 PFA Men’s Player of the Year, becoming the first player in history to win the award three times. The 33-year-old Egypt international enjoyed a remarkable 2024/25 season, scoring 29 goals and providing 18 assists as Arne Slot’s side powered to the Premier League title. His…
The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola, Adamawa State, has ordered the remand of a businessman, Mamuda Duma, over allegations of engaging in an extramarital affair with a married woman and influencing the termination of a three-month pregnancy. The remand order followed a direct criminal complaint filed by the woman’s husband, Ahmadu Lawal, who resides…
