Sports Osimhen keen on January move to Man United January 5, 2025 Alade Adisa Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen is reportedly eager to secure a transfer to Manchester United during the January transfer window, following interest from the English Premier League giants. The Nigerian…
World News US plans fresh $8bn arms sale to Israel January 5, 2025 Alade Adisa The State Department on Saturday informed Congress of a planned $8 billion weapons sale to Israel, U.S. officials say, as the American ally presses forward with its war against Hamas…
World News Biden awards Clinton, Messi, Magic Johnson, others Presidential Medal of Freedom January 5, 2025 Alade Adisa Outgoing US President Joe Biden on Saturday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 individuals, bestowing the highest civilian honour in the United States to entertainers, sports stars, politicians,…
World News World’s oldest person, Tomiko Itooka dies at 116 January 4, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman, who was the world’s oldest person according to Guinness World Records, has died, an Ashiya city official said Saturday. She was 116. Yoshitsugu Nagata, an…
Nigeria News Again, Tinubu defends subsidy removal, says ‘It was necessary’ January 4, 2025 Alade Adisa For the umpteenth time, President Bola Tinubu has defended his administration’s decision to remove fuel subsidy, insisting that it was a “necessary” move to secure the country’s future. The president…
Politics Kwara gov promises more infrastructure, calls for unity January 4, 2025 Friday Omosola Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to delivering more infrastructural development while urging members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifelodun Local Government to prioritise…
Entertainment Northern actress, Samha banned over revealing dresses, provocative videos January 4, 2025 Elizabeth Jenrola Oso A popular Kannywood actress, Samha M. Inuwa, has been suspended from appearing in films for one year by the Kano State Censorship Board. According to the Board, her suspension followed…
Nigeria News PETROAN calls for refinery privatization January 4, 2025 Friday Omosola The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has urged the federal government (FG) to privatize state-owned refineries. PETROAN further requested a N100 billion grant from President Bola…
Nigeria News Tinubu pledges completion of Eastern rail line, lauds Enugu’s devt strides January 4, 2025 Friday Omosola President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to completing the $3 billion Eastern Rail Line, connecting Port Harcourt in the Niger Delta to Maiduguri in Northeast Nigeria. Speaking during…
Entertainment D’banj: Kanye West promoted Afrobeats globally January 4, 2025 Ifedamola Joseph Fayomi Music legend D’banj has credited American rapper Kanye West for playing a pivotal role in introducing Afrobeats to the Western audience. Speaking on the “Listen” podcast, D’banj shared insights into…
