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Finidi George Eyes Winning Start as Rivers United Face Remo Stars in NPFL Opener

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Rivers United head coach, Finidi George, has set his sights on a positive start to the 2025/26 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) campaign. The Port Harcourt side will lock horns with reigning champions Remo Stars in today’s season-opening fixture at the MKO Abiola Sports Arena, Abeokuta. Both teams were title contenders last season, with Remo […]

Lil Nas X Arrested in Los Angeles After Public Incident

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Los Angeles police have arrested American rapper Lil Nas X after he was spotted roaming the streets wearing only underwear and cowboy boots. According to authorities, officers responded to a distress call on Ventura Boulevard, where eyewitnesses reported a half-naked man causing a disturbance. On arrival, police confirmed that the individual was the Old Town […]

Juma Jux and Priscilla Ojo Announce Arrival of Baby Boy with Star-Studded Gender Reveal

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Tanzanian singer Juma Jux and his Nigerian influencer wife, Priscilla Ojo, have officially shared the joyous news of their baby boy’s arrival. The couple, who recently tied the knot, celebrated the milestone with a colorful gender reveal party attended by family, friends, and fellow celebrities. During the lively celebration, Juma Jux admitted he was hoping […]

Edo Assembly Advances Bill to Tackle Cultism, Targeting Sponsors and Enablers

August 22, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The bill seeking to amend the Secret Cult and Similar Activities (Prohibition) Law has scaled its second reading at the Edo State House of Assembly. During the debate, Majority Leader, Hon. Jonathan Ibhamawu, explained that the amendment would empower the government to prosecute not only individuals involved in cult activities but also their sponsors. He […]

Pope Leo XIV Declares Global Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Vatican City — Off the shores of the country, Pope Leo XIV has declared today, August 22, a global day of prayer and fasting for peace, coinciding with the Feast of the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Pope made the announcement on Wednesday during his General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, urging the […]

AAU Tightens Security After Killing on Campus

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Acting Vice Chancellor of Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, Professor Olowo Samuel, has announced heightened security measures following the killing of a non-student within the university premises. Speaking with journalists at the institution’s administrative building, Professor Samuel said the incident forced management to introduce stricter access control. He noted that students and visitors without […]

ASUU Threatens Nationwide Strike Over Unfulfilled FG Agreements

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has warned of an impending nationwide strike, accusing the Federal Government of reneging on key agreements aimed at revitalising and properly funding Nigeria’s public universities. At a press conference in Jos, ASUU President, Christopher Piwuna, said university lecturers have endured more than two years of government’s delay tactics […]

Nigeria, Benin Republic Sign MoU to Boost Security and Trade in Border Communities

August 22, 2025August 22, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigeria and the Benin Republic have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening security and driving economic growth in border towns shared by the two nations. The agreement was formalized during a ceremony in Cotonou, Benin Republic, with both countries reaffirming their commitment to tackling cross-border insecurity, enhancing cooperation, and reviving the socio-cultural […]