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Tinubu Mourns Victims of Lagos Island Fire, Commends First Responders

September 18, 2025September 18, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep condolences to the families of victims of Tuesday’s fire outbreak at the Afriland Building on Broad Street, Lagos Island, which claimed seven lives. According to PUNCH Online, the victims — including four staff members of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) — died in hospitals after being evacuated from […]

Tinubu Lifts State of Emergency in Rivers State

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

President Bola Tinubu has officially lifted the six-month state of emergency in Rivers State, effective midnight, September 17, 2025. The emergency was first declared on March 18, 2025, following a constitutional deadlock between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Rivers State House of Assembly. With its suspension, Governor Fubara, Deputy Governor Ngozi Nma Odu, and members […]

Lizarazu Slams Coman’s Saudi Move as a Step Backward

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

France’s World Cup winner Bixente Lizarazu has openly criticized Kingsley Coman’s decision to leave Bayern Munich for the Saudi League. The former Bayern star insisted no one could convince him that such a move was based on sporting ambition, arguing that the Saudi league does little to develop players. He maintained that Coman, still in […]

Simy Nwankwo Seals Move to Saudi Club Al Orobah

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Former Super Eagles striker Simy Nwankwo has completed a transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al Orobah after parting ways with Serie B outfit Salernitana. The 33-year-old forward departs Salernitana following a four-year spell in which he netted nine goals across 47 league appearances. His standout campaign came in 2019/20, when he scored 20 goals to […]

Naira Marley Urges Nigerian Youths to Quit Excessive Sports Betting

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Singer and rapper Azeez Fashola, popularly known as Naira Marley, has cautioned young Nigerians against excessive sports betting.He stressed that gambling should not be seen as an occupation, urging youths to stop wasting their hard-earned money on it.His advice comes amid growing concerns about the negative impact of sports betting on Nigerian youths.

Hilda Baci Sets New Guinness World Record with Largest Serving of Nigerian Jollof Rice

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Nigerian celebrity chef, Hilda Baci, has achieved another historic milestone as Guinness World Records officially recognized her for preparing the largest serving of Nigerian-style jollof rice. The announcement was made in a post on Guinness World Records’ official X account, following a spectacular culinary event held on September 12, 2025, at Eko Hotels and Suites, […]

Trump Administration Secures TikTok Deal With China

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

The Trump administration has announced that an agreement has been reached with China to keep TikTok operational in the United States. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the framework deal, marking the culmination of a yearslong effort that began during Trump’s first term. President Trump is expected to speak with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on […]

Israel Launches Fierce Assault on Gaza City Amid Genocide Accusations

September 17, 2025September 17, 2025Obianuju Nicole0

Off the shores of the country, Gaza City has come under intense Israeli bombardment, with Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declaring that “Gaza is burning” after overnight strikes devastated the area. Reports suggest Israel has now begun a full-scale ground offensive to seize control of the city, though this has yet to be independently confirmed. Prime […]