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Chelsea Football Club have finalized an agreement to sign highly-rated striker Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, triggering his £30m release clause. The 20-year-old forward, who has been turning heads with his performances in the Premier League, is set to join the Blues on a long-term contract, marking a significant coup for the West London club….
In a bold move to address the escalating security crisis in Benue State, Nigeria, traditional rulers have extended a 14-day ultimatum to nomadic Fulani herdsmen and suspected terrorists to vacate farmlands across the state. The announcement, made during a high-profile Town Hall Meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, underscores the growing frustration with persistent…
Umeh Kingdom, nestled in the heart of Isoko South Local Government Area in Delta State, Nigeria, is enveloped in grief following the passing of its revered traditional ruler, His Majesty Ambrose Odiri Owhe I, at the remarkable age of 103. The monarch, who reigned for an extraordinary 50 years, left an indelible mark on the…
In a shocking development that has sent ripples through Nigeria’s entertainment industry, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has summoned popular Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, widely known by his stage name Speed Darlington, for questioning over a disturbing confession made during a recent Instagram Live session. The agency issued a…
The House of Representatives Committee on Constitution Review has announced a pivotal meeting with the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF) scheduled for Wednesday, July 23, 2025. The gathering aims to present and deliberate on a series of bills currently under consideration for amending the 1999 Constitution, a document that has long served as the bedrock of…
A wave of violent robberies targeting students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) has plunged the university community into fear and uncertainty, prompting an urgent distress call from the institution’s Students’ Union. In a detailed press statement released on May 29, 2025, the Union described the escalating security situation in off-campus student residential areas as “terrifying,”…
A classroom block at Government Secondary School, Namnai, in Gassol Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria, collapsed on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., trapping dozens of students, teachers, National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members, and exam supervisors. The incident occurred during a heavy downpour accompanied by a fierce windstorm, as students…
A catastrophic incident unfolded yesterday at the bustling Salad Market junction along the Aba-Owerri Road, near the GIA Event Centre, when a towering advertising billboard collapsed during a fierce rainstorm, crushing several commercial tricycles, locally known as Keke Napeps. The tragic event, which occurred in the early evening amidst heavy downpour and gusting winds, left…
In a significant development for students, educators, and stakeholders across West Africa, the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has issued a heartfelt apology for the delayed commencement of the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The delay, which sparked widespread discussion among candidates and parents, was attributed to the council’s intensified efforts to…
In a move that has sparked widespread discussion, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X Corp, has officially stepped down from his high-profile role as a special government employee in the Trump administration. Musk, who served as co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, announced his…
