Nigeria’s Quadri Aruna has kept Africa’s hopes alive at the 2025 ITTF World Championships in Doha, Qatar, following a hard-fought victory on Monday in the Men’s Singles event. On a day when most African contenders bowed out on Day 3 of the global table tennis showpiece, Aruna pressed on with trademark grit and determination. He…
CNBC anchor and international correspondent Hadley Gamble has accused former NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell of sexual harassment and sex discrimination. Gamble’s lawyer, Suzanne McKie, released a statement saying that the investigation into Shell “arose from a complaint by my client of sexual harassment and sex discrimination.” The parent company, Comcast, announced Shell’s resignation, effective immediately,…
The Northern Youth Assembly, Bauchi Chapter in Nigeria has come forward to defend Senator Shehu Buba, who represents the Bauchi South Senatorial District, against allegations of involvement in banditry made by Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed. Governor Mohammed has accused Senator Buba of engaging in banditry activities within the state. In response, the Northern Youths,…
Discover why Panama City Beach in Florida has become the deadliest beach in the United States this year. Panama City Beach in Florida has claimed the unfortunate title of the deadliest beach in the United States this year, following a tragic series of events. Over the past weekend, three more lives were…
President Bola Tinubu has appointed the former speaker of the Enugu State House of Assembly, Chief Eugene Odo, and Mr. Muhammad Tahir, as governing council members of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN). Odo was named the South East representative in a list of key appointments released on Tuesday by the Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga….
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday, commiserated with the FCT Minister of State, Dr Mariya Mahmoud, over the death of her father, Alhaji Sani Baban-Koko. Wike, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media, Mr Lere Olayinka, in Abuja, prayed for…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has announced that Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger will officially withdraw from the regional bloc on January 29, 2025. The decision marks a significant shift in West Africa’s geopolitical landscape as the three countries sever ties following recent political tensions and military-led transitions within their borders. The…
Yul Edochie, the Nollywood actor, has shared his plans to expand his family. The film star announced in February that he and Judy Austin, his second wife, are expecting their third child. In an Instagram post on Thursday, Edochie shared a video of his pregnant wife dancing. He also revealed plans to have five more…
The trial of the ex-Managing Director of the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Ahmed Kuru, charged with defrauding Arik Air was stalled due to his counsel, Mr Olasupo Shasore’s absence. Kuru and four others are facing charges of N76 billion and $31.5 million fraud, respectively. The other defendants are former Receiver Manager of Arik…
The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the suit by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara seeking to remove 27 members of the State House of Assembly on ground of their alleged defection from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Justice Uwani Aba-Aji delivered the judgment following the dramatic withdrawal of the…
