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Anthony Joshua Pays Tribute to Friends Killed in Nigeria Crash

Former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has paid an emotional tribute to two close friends killed in a car crash in Nigeria, describing them as “brothers” and “great men”. Mr. Joshua sustained minor injuries in the December 29 crash and, after being discharged from hospital, returned to England before attending the funerals of Latif Ayodele […]

Rivers APC Rejects Impeachment Proceedings Against Gov. Fub

The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the impeachment process initiated by the Rivers State House of Assembly against Gov. Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Mrs. Ngozi Odu, describing the move as “destabilising and unnecessary”. In a statement signed on Thursday by the party’s spokesperson, Mr. Darlington Nwauju, the APC […]

Oxford Dictionary Adds “Nyash,” “Amala,” Other Nigerian Words

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has updated its glossary to include several words of Nigerian origin, among them “nyash,” “mammy market,” and “amala”. The December 2025 update, released on the OED website on Wednesday, features more than 500 new words, phrases, and grammatical forms. Other Nigerian-originated words added to the dictionary include “moi moi”, “abeg”, […]

No Pay Dispute, Says NSC as Super Eagles’ AFCON Bonuses Are Cleared

The Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mr. Shehu Dikko, has confirmed that all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have been resolved. Mr. Dikko’s comments followed reports that some players had threatened to boycott training and travel arrangements ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2025 fixture against Algeria. Speaking to the News Agency […]

Global Backlash as Trump Pulls US Out of 66 International Bodies

United States President Mr. Donald Trump has ordered the country’s withdrawal from 66 international organisations, citing concerns over redundancy, mismanagement, and policies deemed contrary to American interests. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the U.S. Secretary of State, Mr. Marco Rubio, said the decision followed an administration-wide review conducted under Executive Order 14199, which assessed […]

ICPC Insists on Probe of Ex-NMDPRA Boss Despite Dangote’s Petition Withdrawal

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it will continue its investigation into the former Managing Director of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), Engr. Ahmed Farouk, despite the withdrawal of a petition filed by Mr. Aliko Dangote. The Commission confirmed that it had received a notice […]

Breaking: Tension in Rivers as Assembly Moves to Impeach Fubara

The political atmosphere in Rivers State heightened on Thursday as members of the Rivers State House of Assembly commenced impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr. Ngozi Odu, over allegations of gross misconduct. During plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr. Martins Amaewhule, the Majority Leader of the House, Mr. Major Jack, […]

2027: No ADC Presidential Aspirant Will Step Down, Says Atiku

Former Vice-President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has declared that no presidential aspirant will step down for another in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Mr. Atiku made the assertion in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesman, Mr. Paul Ibe, in which he accused the ruling All […]

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