The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted former Minister of Petroleum Resources Diezani Alison-Madueke permission to present evidence of her acquittal by a United Kingdom court as part of her legal challenge to recover assets previously forfeited to the Federal Government. Justice Inyang Ekwo granted the application on Wednesday after it was moved by…
US President Donald Trump has defended earning an estimated $1.2 billion from his family’s cryptocurrency ventures while in office, insisting that his financial gains reflect broader market growth rather than an abuse of power. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, July 1, before boarding a new Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, Trump rejected allegations…
FIFA has released its latest goalkeeper power rankings for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting standout performances from Cabo Verde captain Vozinha and South Africa skipper Ronwen Williams following the group stage. The rankings, published on Wednesday, July 1, and powered by Aramco, evaluate goalkeepers across two main metrics: In Possession, which measures distribution, passing…
A woman has crashed out over being bodyshamed for bodyshaming a pregnant woman. A husband took to Facebook to share a photo of him and his pregnant wife. A woman on Facebook, Ogechukwu Stella, left a comment on the post, shaming the pregnant woman for her mouth. “Nobody mouths tomorrow,” she wrote. Her comment angered…
The Federal Government has announced plans to abolish the policy separating Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) from Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), saying it has failed to improve access to education and has contributed to the growing number of out-of-school children. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, disclosed this in Abuja on Tuesday, June 30, during…
A group of Kannywood actors and supporters under the platform of the Prayer Committee for Tinubu Supporting Film Association, also known as Triple R Kannywood For Hope Renewed, has announced plans to recite 1,101 copies of the Qur’an to seek divine support for the victory of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress…
A woman told by medical professionals that she would likely “never” become pregnant has welcomed triplets. Marina and Bishoy Salib, both from England, learned in 2024 that, based on a test that measures egg count, they would likely “never” be able to conceive a child together. By the end of 2025, however, they had welcomed…
The Nigerian Union of Teachers (NUT) has suspended the indefinite strike by public primary and secondary school teachers in Oyo State, directing members to return to work from Thursday, July 2, following a directive from its national leadership. The decision was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday, July 1, and jointly signed by the…
Sheik Ahmad Gumi, a renowned Islamic scholar and former military captain has made a striking comment regarding the annihilation of top ISIS commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki through a joint operation by the United States military and Nigeria Military. According to the statements which were shared on his official Facebook account on Saturday May 16th, 2026…
A California judge has set aside a $6.5 million default judgment against Jermaine Jackson in a civil lawsuit accusing him of r@pe, ruling that the plaintiff failed to properly identify and serve him using his legal name. The lawsuit was filed in December 2023 by Rita Butler Barrett, who alleged that Michael Jackson’s older brother…
