The Abia state police command has arrested two persons, Nzubechi Chinagorom, 24 and Chinonso Chibundu, 25, for allegedly attempting to steal a two weeks old baby girl from her mother in Olokoro community on May 25. According to reports, one of the suspects, Nzubechi, went into the residence of the mother, Amarachi Chinyereugo, 32,…
Premier League club Liverpool has sacked Arne Slot after two seasons in charge at Anfield. The Dutchman, 47, guided the Reds to their 20th league title in his debut season, but they have struggled during his second year, finishing fifth in the Premier League. The decision to sack Slot was made by Michael Edwards, FSG’s chief…
Liverpool have officially parted ways with manager Arne Slot after a disappointing 2025–26 season that saw the club fall well short of expectations. The decision was confirmed by Liverpool on Saturday following weeks of growing pressure on the Dutch coach. Slot arrived at Anfield in 2024 as the successor to legendary manager Jürgen Klopp. His…
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) led by Kabiru Turaki has announced former president Goodluck Jonathan as its candidate for the 2027 general election. The decision was confirmed on Saturday during a special national convention held at the party’s office in Area 10, Garki, Abuja. Jonathan was not at the event, but his…
Police officers blocked roads leading to the venue where a faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) planned to hold a special convention to confirm Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate. At the scene, officers stationed at the barricades told reporters that the event had been called off. However, PDP members revealed that the convention…
By Eric Elezuo As it has always been, the 2026 Ojude Oba Festival, an annual fiesta of the Ijebu people, which has like wildfire, engulfed the entire Yorubaland and beyond, lived upto its billing, recreating colourful scenarios, cultural impetus and superhuman displays. All the hallmark of the renowned cultural retreat that has continually left a…
A Nigerian youth has sparked reactions online after sharing a video in which he warned individuals he believes may attempt to undermine the electoral process during the 2027 general elections. In the video, he specifically addressed electoral officials and youth corps members working with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), alleging that some officials falsely…
A Canada-based Nigerian photojournalist has criticized what he describes as growing public indifference to violent tragedies in Nigeria, following reports of teachers being killed in a widely circulated video. In a video shared online, the journalist compared the situation in Nigeria with his experiences in Canada. He recalled how the Canadian government declared a national…
Last year, my fiancée and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl into our lives, and around that same time, my fiancée became glued to her phone. Was she watching YouTube videos on how to calm a crying baby, or was she asking ChatGPT why our daughter struggled to latch onto her left breast? Because in…
Kanyinsola Ajayi has set a new Nigerian record in the men’s 100m during the 2026 NCAA Division I East First Round competition in the United States. The 21-year-old, who represented Auburn University, ran 9.84 seconds in one of the quarter-final heats early on Saturday, edging past the previous national mark. His time beats the long-standing…
