Former Super Eagles forward Brown Ideye has officially announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 36. The announcement was made via his social media platforms, marking the end of a career that spanned over a decade and saw him play across multiple top-flight leagues around the world. “After much thought and consideration,…
The Kano State Government has announced plans to implement an amnesty framework for youths who voluntarily renounce thuggery, as part of broader efforts to tackle gang violence and social unrest in the state. The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Information, Ibrahim Waiya, during the official launch of a profiling exercise under the newly…
Operatives of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have arrested eight suspected members of a notorious human trafficking syndicate operating between Nigeria and Ghana, and rescued 29 victims, the majority of whom are foreign nationals from West African countries. The operation was carried out at a popular apartment tucked away…
Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, with 2Face Idibia’s classic hit “African Queen” taking the coveted number one spot. Wizkid emerges as the only artist with two entries in the top 10, with “Ojuelegba” landing at No. 2 and the global smash “Essence” featuring Tems at…
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…
