AFC Bournemouth have announced that right-back Alex Jimenez will be suspended for their clash with Fulham this week, as they investigate his activity on social media. The 21-year-old has allegedly been messaging and underage girl. Screenshots of the alleged messages from Jimenez to a 15-year-old girl on social media have been circulating on social media….
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has rejected the no-case submission filed by activist Omoyele Sowore, in the cybercrime case brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Delivering judgment on Friday, Justice Mohammed Garba Umar ruled that the DSS had presented enough evidence to require Sowore to enter a defence against…
Pep Guardiola has stated that Manchester City must secure a victory against Brentford this Saturday to keep the pressure on Arsenal in the Premier League title race. A dramatic 3-3 draw at Everton on Monday shifted control of the title to the Gunners, who currently hold a five-point lead with three games left to…
A woman was paraded by members of her community for taking her married daughter to get an ab0rtion. In videos shared online, the woman from Ihunowere in Nsukka, Enugu State, is seen with palm fronds tied around her waist while holding a gong with which she went around the community to announce what she had…
At least four male passengers have d!ed while several others sustained injuries in a lone commercial bus crash at Nunya, on the Abia end of the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Abia, Ngozi Ezeoma, confirmed the accident to journalists in Umuahia. Ms Ezeoma said that the…
The World Health Organization has said the public risk from the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius remains very low despite multiple infections and deaths connected to the vessel. Speaking during a press briefing in Geneva on Friday, May 8, WHO spokesperson Christian Lindmeier said the virus only spreads through extremely close…
An investigation has raised concerns that thousands of NHS nurses may be exposed to hazardous drugs linked to miscarriage, infertility and other serious health problems while working without adequate protective equipment. The joint investigation by The Independent and Channel 4 News found that many healthcare workers handling chemotherapy and other high risk medications are reportedly…
Nigerian singer, Davido is set to be inducted into the 2026 Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame in Atlanta, organisers have announced. The recognition was confirmed in a statement shared on Instagram, where organisers described the Afrobeats star as a major global influence whose music has helped expand the international reach of African sounds….
The Nigeria Police Force, in collaboration with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated examination malpractice syndicate during the conduct of the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) at the College of Education, Warri, Delta State. The operation followed intelligence-led investigations into attempts by criminal elements to compromise…
Abdul Samad Rabiu, Nigerian businessman and founder of BUA Group, has reportedly overtaken Johann Rupert to become Africa’s second richest person, according to the latest figures from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Rabiu’s fortune is reported to have climbed to $18.6 billion, placing him 138th on the global wealth rankings after gaining approximately $8.47 billion since…
