A Family Court in Aba, Abia State, has sentenced 30-year-old Chidiebere Kalu, a security officer at Radiant Glory Academy, to concurrent one-year prison terms after convicting him of offences involving the abuse and intimidation of a 10-year-old pupil. One of the sentences carried no option of a fine, while the second had a ₦200,000 fine…
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is entering a dangerous phase, with cases continuing to rise rapidly in the country’s eastern hotspot zones. The World Health Organization is warning that the response needs to be scaled up urgently as transmission continues, particularly in Ituri province. The latest numbers show how quickly the…
Big Brother Naija housemate Flora Omoko has found herself in one of the season’s most complicated positions: she is guaranteed a place in the finale, but she cannot win the show’s ₦160 million grand prize. Flora and fellow housemate Aikou were selected by viewers as the season’s Gambits, giving both housemates immunity from eviction while…
West Ham United have completed the signing of experienced defender Joël Veltman on a free transfer, with the Dutchman signing a one-year contract with an option for another season. He arrives after six years at Brighton, where he made 190 appearances. This is not the type of transfer that will dominate headlines because of a…
The Federal Government has assured public servants that outstanding wage awards will be paid before the middle of August, after months of complaints over delayed payments. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, gave the assurance as the government also moved to address outstanding promotion arrears. The immediate significance is obvious: workers…
Nigerian content creator Asherkine was briefly detained at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) after attempting to film on campus without obtaining the required approval, according to his account shared online. The incident has sparked a wider conversation about how universities should deal with the growing number of creators who now treat campuses as natural locations…
Leeds United are closing in on the signing of goalkeeper James Trafford from Manchester City after the England international completed his medical ahead of a club-record £40 million transfer, plus add-ons. Documents are now being exchanged between the two clubs, with the deal approaching its final stage. For Leeds, this is about more than simply…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 WASSCE results, with 61.54% of candidates securing at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. That means 38.46% did not meet the benchmark, a slight decline from last year’s performance. About 1.95 million candidates sat for the examination, meaning the result affects a huge…
The continuing conflict involving Iran is creating a strange situation in the global energy market: oil companies are making much more money at the same time that higher energy prices are putting pressure on consumers and businesses. Saudi Aramco, ExxonMobil and Chevron are among the major energy companies benefiting from the sharp changes in oil…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has frozen an Osun State Government bank account over what it says are suspicious transfers linked to an investigation into the alleged diversion of about ₦11 billion in public funds. The investigation, which began in March, covers funds including ecology money, intervention funds and FAAC allocations. But the…
