Written by President Bola Tinubu on Friday carried out a major shakeup in the hierarchy of Nigeria’s military architecture, replacing General Christopher Musa with General Olufemi Oluyede as the Chief of Defence Staff. Tinubu also appointed Major-General W. Shaibu as the new Chief of Army Staff, Air Vice Marshall S. K Aneke as Chief of Air … Continue reading “Meet Tinubu’s New Service Chiefs”
The Super Falcons of Nigeria started their qualification for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in comfortable style after a 2–0 victory over the Benin Republic in Friday’s first-leg encounter played in Lomé, Togo. First-half strikes from Chinwendu Ihezuo and Esther Okoronkwo sealed the win for the nine-time African champions, who dictated play … Continue reading “Super Falcons Soar Past Benin In WAFCON 2026 Qualifier”
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has apprehended six suspected members of a notorious ‘one-chance’ syndicate operating beneath the Ijora Bridge corridor of the state. READ ALSO: LASTMA Impounds 235 Vehicles For Indiscriminate Parking, Others In a decisive and meticulously coordinated enforcement operation reflective of the Lagos State Government’s unflinching commitment to public safety, environmental … Continue reading “LASTMA Arrests Six Suspected ‘One-Chance’ Robbers, Recovers 77 Stolen Phones, Others Under Bridge “
Pope Leo XIV on Friday approved the beatification of 11 priests killed by the Nazi or Communist regimes in Europe in the 1940s and 1950s, putting them close to sainthood. READ ALSO: King Charles, Pope Leo Pray Together In Historic First They include Jan Swierc and eight other Polish Salesian priests persecuted between 1941 and … Continue reading “Pope Leo Beatifies 11 Priests Killed By Nazi, Communist Regimes”
The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), the continent’s most prestigious awards platform celebrating young African excellence, is proud to announce the nominees for its highly anticipated 19th edition. This year’s ceremony, themed “Threads of Legacy,” shines the spotlight on the young changemakers whose work today is shaping the fabric of Africa’s tomorrow. The nominees represent a … Continue reading “The Future Awards Africa Unveils Nominees for 19th Edition, Adds New Categories to Honour More Achievers Threads of Legacy: Here are the nominees of The Future Awards Africa 2025”
Stanley Nwabali has a new coach at Chippa United, Vusumuzi Vilakazi. The club has parted ways with Luc Eymael, who was only appointed on the 20th of August. The news comes as a real shock to fans of the club and the PSL in general, as Eymael managed just seven games in charge. Chippa United’s … Continue reading “Nwabali’s Chippa United Appoints Fifth Manager Just 10 Matches into New Season”
Wilfred Ndidi scored his first goal for Besiktas as they claimed a 2-0 win over Konyaspor. Former Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham was also on target for the visitors. Ndidi opened the scoring with a powerful header following a precise corner delivery from Orkun Kokcu. Kokcu’s pinpoint cross found Ndidi unmarked in the box, and the … Continue reading “Ndidi Scores First Goal in Over 12 Months, Helps Besiktas Maintain Unbeaten Streak”
Prosecutors have charged a 17-year-old Nigerian boy, Emmanuel Awobiyi, for the m8rder of a 38-year-old man, William Deaton on the northwest side of Indianapolis, United States of America. Awobiyi, of Indianapolis, has been charged with m8rder. His initial hearing was Thursday, October 23. IMPD officers responded to the 5200 block of Austral Drive, near the 56th Street … Continue reading “17-year-old Nigerian boy charged for alleged m8rder of man in US”
Top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio shared hopes on Friday, October 24, of soon putting together an international force to police the ceasefire in Gaza, as Palestinian factions agreed that a committee of technocrats would run the post-war territory. The Secretary of State visited Israel on the heels of Vice President JD Vance as part of an … Continue reading “US seeks quick deployment of International Gaza Force”
A Nigerian man, Lekan Akinsoji, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for m8rder in the United Kingdom. Akinsoji, 27, a drill rapper and accomplice, Sundjata Keita, 27, of Cruikshank Road E15, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, 24 October, 2025. They both received life sentences after the Metropolitan Police linked them to the 2017 m8rder through … Continue reading “Nigerian man and accomplice sentenced to life imprisonment for m8rder in UK”