Former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has broken his silence for the first time in three years following the sale of the club after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Abramovich announced in March 2022 that he had no choice but to sell the club following accusations of ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin, allegations that led to…
The House of Representatives will on Tuesday inaugurate an ad-hoc committee to take over the legislative functions of the Rivers State House of Assembly. Recall that President Bola Tinubu on March 18, declared emergency rule in the oil-rich state following a worsening relationship between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the state House of Assembly. Citing Section…
A former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has narrated how his Special Assistant, Ndifreke Saviour Mark, died in a hotel in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). In a statement shared via X on Sunday night, Fani-Kayode said Mark left his residence early in the morning to attend Mass at the Catholic Church of Assumption, Asokoro,…
A 21-year-old notorious bandit leader, Salisu Mohammed, popularly known as Dogo Saleh, met his end at the hands of his gang members after being arrested by the operatives of FCT Police Command. Dogo Saleh identified as a hitman for criminal gangs operating in Rijana Forest, Kaduna State, had been responsible for multiple kidnappings and killings…
South Korean actor Song Jae-lim, known for his role in the K-drama Moon Embracing the Sun, has died aged 39. He was found at his Seoul home Tuesday. Local police did not immediately comment on the cause of death. South Korea’s Yonhap news agency, citing anonymous police sources, reported that a note was found at…
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun has disclosed a new government policy that would permit Nigerians who are keeping dollars outside the banking system to bring those funds into the financial system. Edun, said such individuals have a nine-month grace period to comply with the directive without attracting legal liability…
The Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) has assured Rivers State that it will continue to receive its federal allocations pending the outcome of ongoing legal appeals. This development comes amid heightened tension over a Federal High Court ruling that questioned the legitimacy of the state’s 2024 budget and legislative processes. Bawa Mokwa,…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the upload of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) results has been reactivated for all Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) candidates across the country. JAMB disclosed this in a post on its official X account on Tuesday, August 20, 2025. “Dear UTME…
The Nigerian government may resume discussions with Ethiopian Airlines to revive the stalled national carrier project, Nigeria Air, but under a new name, according to sources. This development follows diplomatic tensions between Nigeria and Ethiopia over the collapse of the Nigeria Air project in 2024. The venture, which was meant to have Ethiopian Airlines hold…
Veteran Nigerian musician Eedris Abdulkareem has released a new song directed at Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, urging him to speak to his father about the worsening state of the country. In the track titled “Tell Your Papa,” which was shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Abdulkareem delivers a blunt message, painting…