Eddie Howe has stepped down as manager of Newcastle United, bringing an end to a five-year tenure at St James' Park, according to reports by the BBC and Sky Sports. The 48-year-old took charge of the Magpies in November 2021, replacing Steve Bruce, and oversaw one of the club's most successful periods in recent history. Under Howe, Newcastle ended a decades-long wait for major silverware by winning the League Cup […]
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has warned members of the public against scammers and fake websites impersonating its official platforms. The warning, issued via its official social media platforms on Thursday in Abuja, urged applicants to use only authorised portals for all immigration-related services. According to the NIS, the alert became necessary to protect Nigerians and foreign nationals from fraudulent websites designed to exploit unsuspecting applicants seeking passport, visa, and […]
Oyo State Governor and Presidential Candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, is set to inaugurate the party’s Oyo State Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council on Friday. The inauguration will take place at 3:30 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Governor’s Office, Ibadan. According to a statement from the governor’s media office, the Executive Chairman of the Oyo State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Nureni Adeniran, has […]
Written by Mosopefoluwa In the warm center of your body sits a quiet sentinel. It works in silence, filtering the noise of daily life, the third cup of espresso, the late-night fast food, the lingering stress of a packed week. It processes everything you take in, turning what you eat into energy, clearing out waste, keeping your inner ecosystem balanced. Most of the time, you never even think about it. […]
The detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has officially terminated the services of his longtime personal lawyer, Barrister Ifeanyi Ejiofor, directing him to immediately stop representing him, his family, or IPOB in any capacity. In a letter dated July 22, 2026, reportedly written from the Sokoto Correctional Centre, Kanu stated that Ejiofor's appointment as his personal legal counsel had already been revoked verbally, with the […]
Germany have appointed Jurgen Klopp as the new head coach of the national football team. Klopp has signed a contract that will keep him in charge until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, taking over the role after leaving Liverpool in 2024. The 59-year-old enjoyed a successful nine-year spell at Liverpool, winning six major trophies, including the Premier League and the UEFA Champions League. He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, whose tenure ended […]
The House of Representatives has stepped down a bill seeking to prohibit the production, importation, distribution, sale, and consumption of unbranded and unfortified edible oils in Nigeria following extensive debate among lawmakers. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Chike Okafor, was scheduled for a second reading during Wednesday's plenary but was deferred to allow lawmakers more time to review its provisions and address concerns raised during deliberations. Presenting the bill, Okafor […]
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has called on the Nigeria Police Force to intensify efforts to combat energy theft and the vandalism of critical power infrastructure across the country. The appeal was made during a courtesy visit to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where both parties agreed to strengthen collaboration aimed at protecting Nigeria's power infrastructure and improving energy security. Speaking during […]
The Senate on Thursday confirmed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as a Non-Career Ambassadorial nominee despite objections from some lawmakers and recent protests by civil society organisations over his nomination. The confirmation followed the consideration and adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs during plenary. Presenting the committee's report, the Vice Chairman of the committee, Senator Simon Lalong, urged the Senate to approve Fasina's nomination for appointment […]
