Written by Angry youths in the Idogun community, located in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, have reportedly assaulted the traditional ruler of the town, the Onidogun of Idogun, Oba Moses Bakare, along with his wife and son, identified as Prince Victor. The crisis reportedly began when Prince Victor visited his parents in the community … Continue reading “Angry Youths Assault Traditional Ruler, Wife, Son In Ondo “
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison on Friday for his conviction on prostitution-related charges. Prosecutors had sought 11 years behind bars for Combs but Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a 50-month sentence after an emotional daylong court hearing. Combs’s lawyers had urged the judge to sentence … Continue reading “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced To More Than Four Years In Prison”
The North East Zonal Director of the National Centre for the Control of Small Arms and Light Weapons (NCCSALW), Major General Abubakar Adamu (Rtd), has expressed satisfaction with the operational achievements of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke in Taraba State. He commended the successes of 6 Brigade in addressing insecurity within … Continue reading “NCCSALW Commends 6 Brigade, Nigerian Army, For Tackling Insecurity In Taraba”
Chad’s parliament on Friday overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment scrapping presidential term limits, in a move condemned by opponents of President Mahamat Deby. President Mahamat Deby was first made transitional president by army generals in 2021 after rebels killed his father, Idriss Deby Itno, in a gun battle, ending his 30 years in power … Continue reading “Chad Parliament Adopts Unlimited, Seven-Year Presidential Terms”
Joseph Aloba, the father of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has asked the Lagos State government to prosecute his daughter-in-law, Omowunmi Aloba, along with others indicted in the Coroner’s Inquest into his son’s death. Aloba made the demand in a letter written by his lawyer, Wahab Shittu, SAN, and addressed … Continue reading “Mohbad’s Father Seeks Prosecution Of Daughter-in-Law, Others Indicted In Coroner’s Verdict”
Lamine Yamal has been ruled out of Spain’s World Cup qualifiers against Georgia and Bulgaria this month after suffering a recurrence of his groin injury, Barcelona said on Friday. The 18-year-old winger is expected to be sidelined for up to three weeks after the problem resurfaced following Wednesday’s 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in … Continue reading “Yamal To Miss Spain’s World Cup Qualifiers With Injury”
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has lamented the demolition of buildings at the Lagos Trade Fair Complex, describing the exercise as heartbreaking. Kalu spoke on Friday during President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Abia State for the commissioning of projects executed by the Governor Alex Otti administration. The president was represented … Continue reading “‘Our Hearts Bleed’, Benjamin Kalu Laments Lagos Trade Fair Demolitions”
Kenyan pan-Africanist and human rights advocate, Patrick Lumumba, has criticised Africa’s failure to provide stable electricity across the continent. Lumumba spoke during the 2025 Independence Day Lecture and Awards Night in Lagos, where he warned that poor energy supply limits Africa’s economic growth. The renowned activist expressed frustration with Africa’s inability to sustain constant … Continue reading “‘Who Cursed Us?: Patrick Lumumba Laments State Of Electricity Across Africa”
The global gaming industry has turned a new page with esports taking center stage. From packed stadiums in Seoul to Asian and European streaming platforms, professional video gaming is no longer a pastime — now it’s a platform where strategy and gambling meet through analytics. For many fans, the thrill is no longer in watching … Continue reading “Esports as a New Arena for Betting and Analytics”
When the football season hits a pause—whether due to international breaks, post-season gaps, or postponed matches—Nigerian fans often find themselves looking for new ways to stay entertained. For many, football isn’t just a game; it’s part of a daily rhythm. Match previews, debates, highlights, and predictions fill up timelines and conversations. So when the action … Continue reading “Digital Distractions: What Nigerian Sports Fans Do When There’s No Football to Watch”