The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a strong warning to its members publicly endorsing President Bola Tinubu, describing such actions as anti-party behavior and threatening severe disciplinary measures for continued defiance. In a statement released Friday by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the PDP’s National Working Committee (NWC) condemned recent endorsements of the…
Renowned Fuji music icon, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as K1 or KWAM1, has issued a formal apology following an incident at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. In a statement personally signed by the artist, KWAM1 extended his sincere apologies to the Presidency, the Ministry of Aviation, the Federal…
UEFA has fined Barcelona stars Lamine Yamal and Robert Lewandowski €5,000 each for breaching Anti-Doping Regulations following the club’s UEFA Champions League semi-final second-leg match against Inter Milan in Italy. The sanctions stem from the players’ failure to comply with Article 21.8 and Article 21.10(a) of the UEFA Anti-Doping Regulations, which require players to follow…
The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday arraigned a 23-year-old cross-dresser and content creator, Taiwo Austine, before a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Akure over alleged involvement in same-sex activities. Austine was arraigned alongside two other defendants, Haris Abubakar (25) and Matthew Ogwu (32), on a three-count charge bordering on conspiracy and alleged same-sex conduct. According…
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS) has disclosed that 53,460 inmates across the country are currently awaiting trial. This was revealed by the Comptroller General of the NCoS, Sylvester Nwakuche, during a visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Abuja on Friday. Nwakuche noted that the total prison population nationwide stands at approximately…
The Director-General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Mojisola Adeyeye, has stated that genetically modified organism (GMO) foods are not harmful for consumption. Speaking in an interview on Channels TV on August 7, Adeyeye explained that the safety of GMO foods depends on the type of food and the…
Heung-Min Son has ended his decade-long stint at Tottenham to join Los Angeles FC in a Major League Soccer record transfer worth over £20 million. The South Korean forward announced his departure during a press conference ahead of Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle in South Korea, which also marked his final appearance for the club.…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has temporarily suspended access to the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results for school candidates following the detection of technical issues during an internal review. In a statement dated Thursday, August 7, and signed by Acting Head of Public Affairs Moyosola Adesina, WAEC explained that the…
Justine Madugu, head coach of Nigeria’s Super Falcons, has been nominated for the 2025 Ballon d’Or award for Best Women’s Football Coach. The announcement was made by France Football Magazine, the organizers of the prestigious awards, via their official X account on Thursday. Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie was also shortlisted for the Women’s Yacine…
The nominees for the 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony in 2025 have been announced, featuring stars like Ousmane Dembélé, Kylian Mbappé, and Mohamed Salah. Paris Saint-Germain forward Dembélé is the favorite to claim his first Ballon d’Or after an impressive season with 36 goals and 13 assists across all competitions for club and country. He also…
