Author: Olaoluwa Vincent Ajayi

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, following certificate forgery allegations that surfaced against him after the President’s intervention. The President’s media aide, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development in a statement on Tuesday, noting that “President Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Geoffrey Uche Nnaji, the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, following some allegations against him.” According to Onanuga, Mr Nnaji, who was appointed in August 2023, tendered his resignation in a letter addressed to the President, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation. In…

The number of mobile phones stolen in London has almost tripled in just four years, rising from 28,609 cases in 2020 to 80,588 in 2024, according to new figures from the Metropolitan Police Service. The statistics reveal that three-quarters of all stolen phones in the United Kingdom are now taken in the capital, making London the epicentre of a growing crime wave that police say is being fuelled by global demand for second-hand devices. The Metropolitan Police has described its latest crackdown as the largest operation against phone theft in UK history, following the dismantling of an international smuggling gang…

The grand finale of Big Brother Naija Season 10, themed “10/10,” came to an electrifying close on Sunday night, crowning Imisi Opeyemi Ayanwale as the ultimate winner of Africa’s biggest reality show. Imisi’s victory capped weeks of drama, laughter, tears, and strategic gameplay, earning her a spot among the franchise’s most memorable champions.   Here are 15 key facts to know about her: Full Name & Identity Her full name is Opeyemi Ayanwale, though fans know her simply as Imisi, short for Imisioluwa. Age & Birthday Born on January 24, 2002, the 23-year-old Oyo native made history as one of the…

A powerful coalition of African Anglican leaders has sharply criticised the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, accusing the Church of England of abandoning biblical truth by endorsing same-sex blessings. The statement, issued by the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA) , representing the majority of the world’s 100 million Anglicans, expressed “deep grief and disappointment” following Mullally’s historic appointment as the first woman to hold the position. While her elevation was widely celebrated across the United Kingdom as a landmark for gender equality, it has reignited deep theological and cultural divisions within the…

FIFA has ruled out the possibility of suspending Israel from international football, despite growing calls from some quarters to impose sanctions similar to those taken against Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. Reports in The Times suggested that the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) had been under pressure to consider barring Israel and its clubs from competitions in response to its ongoing military operations in the Gaza Strip. However, FIFA president Gianni Infantino made clear on Thursday that such action is not currently being considered. Read Also: Hamas accepts Trump’s Gaza peace plan, agrees to release all Israeli hostages…

History was made today as Dame Sarah Mullally was named the first woman to lead the Church of England and, by extension, the Anglican Communion across the world. Her appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury breaks nearly five centuries of tradition, marking a moment described by many as transformative for both the Church and society at large. Archbishop of Canterbury is the senior bishop and principal leader of the Church of England. Mullally, 63, currently the Bishop of London, succeeds Justin Welby, who resigned earlier this year amid a safeguarding scandal that shook the institution. A former midwife and England’s youngest-ever…

Police investigating the recent attack in Manchester have confirmed that the main suspect arrived in the United Kingdom from Syria as a young child. The revelation has added new urgency to questions about immigration and security, while also deepening the debate about how best to balance compassion with public safety. The attack, which left the city stunned earlier this week, has been described by officials as one of the most serious incidents of recent years. Counter-terrorism officers and emergency services were deployed on a large scale, with investigators working around the clock to piece together what happened and why. Authorities…

The Church of England is preparing to announce the appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury, almost a year after Justin Welby’s dramatic resignation from the role. Welby, who had served since 2013, stepped down officially on 6 January 2025 following a damning review into the Church’s handling of a sexual abuse scandal. His departure left a leadership vacuum at the very heart of the Anglican Communion, which counts more than 85 million members worldwide. The search for his successor has been shrouded in secrecy. Responsibility for the decision lies with the Crown Nominations Commission, a body of 17 members…

Police have named the man shot dead after a deadly terror attack outside a Manchester synagogue as 35-year-old Jihad Al-Shamie, as three other suspects remain in custody. In a Thursday evening update, Counter Terror Policing said that while formal identification has yet to be confirmed, they believe Al-Shamie was the attacker who drove a car into worshippers and then launched a knife assault outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Crumpsall. Two people were killed and at least three others seriously injured in the Yom Kippur morning attack. Armed police shot the suspect within seven minutes of the first 999…

Manchester, 2 October 2025 — A car-ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in north Manchester has left two worshippers dead and three others seriously injured, with the suspected attacker shot by armed police. The incident, treated as a suspected terrorist attack, unfolded on Thursday morning during Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Greater Manchester Police said they received the first emergency call at 9:37 a.m. reporting a vehicle driven into pedestrians outside Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue on Middleton Road in Crumpsall. Witnesses said the driver then exited the vehicle and began stabbing people before being…