The Presidency has strongly rejected viral reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out seeking re-election in 2027, describing the story as false and misleading. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the report making the rounds on social media and some online platforms did not originate from the President and should be disregarded. According…
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…
Manchester United and Arsenal are both keeping a close eye on Ollie Watkins, with the Aston Villa striker emerging as one of the Premier League’s most sought-after forwards as the summer transfer window enters its final stages. According to reports, United are considering a move for the 30-year-old England international if Joshua Zirkzee leaves the…
Trinity Tatum and Bryce Dettloff have been crowned the winners of Love Island USA Season 8, taking home the $100,000 grand prize after winning America’s vote in Sunday’s live finale. The fan-favourite couple, affectionately known by viewers as “Brinity,” beat fellow finalists Aniya Harvey & Carl Schmidt, Melanie Moreno & Sincere Rhea, and Kayda Bosse…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Spain was handed a rude shock Monday evening in their opening Group H game in the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they were held to a scoreless draw by debutants Cabo Verde. The 2010 World Cup winners were the overwhelming favourites to claim all three points in the game but found the…
A Los Angeles jury has found Chris Brown liable for negligence in a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2020 dog attack involving his Caucasian Shepherd, Hades, ordering the singer to pay nearly $13.9 million in damages. The verdict follows a two-week trial over an incident that left former housekeeper Maria Avila with life-altering injuries. The…
Canadian rapper Drake has recorded one of the biggest gambling wins of his career after hitting a jackpot worth more than $30 million while playing the high-volatility OMG Counter slot game on Stake.com. The Grammy-winning artist, who has served as a global ambassador for Stake since 2022, shared the moment during a livestream as the…
Christian organizations have pushed back against a provision in the proposed Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026 that would ban preaching in commercial vehicles, arguing that it infringes on Nigerians’ constitutional right to freedom of religion and expression. The bill, passed by the Senate on July 16, proposes a ₦50,000 fine for…
Chelsea have recorded the highest net transfer spend among Premier League clubs over the past five seasons, according to data compiled by Transfermarkt and shared by Prime Video Sport UK. The Blues sit top of the rankings with a net spend of €901 million, ahead of Tottenham Hotspur (€795m), Manchester United (€713m), Arsenal (€675m) and…
China has activated its highest emergency response measures as Typhoon Bavi made landfall in Zhejiang Province, forcing the evacuation of nearly two million people and bringing widespread disruption across eastern China. Authorities suspended schools, halted public transport, cancelled hundreds of flights and train services, and shut down workplaces in several cities as powerful winds and…
