Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian man who spent nearly 20 years on death row in Indonesia, has been finally released from the prison. Ihejirika, who was 31 years old when arrested in 2004 for smuggling heroin, was initially sentenced to life imprisonment. However, his sentence was later escalated to the death penalty, leaving him on the brink of execution in one of the world’s harshest drug enforcement countries. Ihejirika’s case caught…

No fewer than twenty-six illegal miners have been apprehended by the Security Task Force, in collaboration with officers of the Nigerian Army, in Laje, Ondo town, Ondo State. In a statement issued by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the arrests took place during a security operation on September 8th. This arrest follows a similar operation in August where twelve illegal miners were arrested in various parts of…

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams was one of the breakout stars of Euro 2024. The 22-year-old played a crucial role in helping the young Spanish team win their fourth European championship. After an outstanding tournament, where he was named Player of the Match in the final, many expected Williams to become one of the hottest transfer targets of the summer. And he did, drawing interest from clubs like Aston Villa,…

President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed their condolences to the family, government, and people of Osun State, as well as the citizens of Ijesaland, following the passing of Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Yinka Fasuyi, confirmed the monarch’s death in a statement released Thursday in Osogbo. Oba Aromolaran, who passed away at the age of 86,…

Nigerian ace comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has reportedly started a new chapter in his life, nearly two years after his 12-year marriage to his former wife, Elsie Okpocha, ended. On September 12, 2024, the comedian took to Instagram and shared a photo of himself with media personality Victoria Eze, which some have described as affectionate. Captioning his post, the humorist wrote: “About to step into the next…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that his ministry is ready to launch the implementation of the National Values Charter. The National Values Charter is a key document aimed at fostering civic responsibility and strengthening the bond between citizens and their country. Its primary objectives are to instill essential values, attitudes, and perspectives in citizens, ensuring they are informed about their constitutional rights while also…

correct the grammar and errors of the this newspaper report:How I attempted suicide over N22m debt — Real Warri Pikin speaks In honour of World Suicide Prevention Day, Nigerian comedienne Anita Alaire Afoke Asuoha, aka Real Warri Pikin, recounted a personal story of how her spouse fell into debt after following the advice of a motivational speaker. In a post on her Instagram page on Wednesday, she revealed that when…

On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu met with King Charles III at Buckingham Palace in London, affirming Nigeria’s readiness to adopt global strategies for sustainability. Mr. Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated on Thursday that during the private meeting, the president highlighted the longstanding and cherished relationship between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The statement noted that this private meeting was their first since they last met…

Kylian Mbappe has encountered a hurdle in his attempt to recover €55 million in unpaid wages from PSG. The French international moved to Real Madrid last summer after his contract with PSG expired. However, the saga between the player and the Ligue 1 giants appears far from over, as they remain locked in a wage dispute. Mbappe claims he is owed €55 million in unpaid wages, while PSG counters that…

All doubts on Mikel Arteta’s future at Arsenal are now settled as the Gunners coach sign a new deal with the club. Arteta’s new contract will keep him at his current role through 2027. The Spaniard, also a former Arsenal midfielder, took over the reins at the club in December 2019. His former contract was meant to run out at the end of the current season.Arteta took over from caretaker…

Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to President Bola Tinubu, has drawn a striking comparison between the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Ajayi referred to Obi as Nigeria’s version of Trump, highlighting their similarities in political rhetoric and appeal. Trump, a former politician, media personality, and businessman, served as the 45th President of the United States from 2017 to 2021.…

Former Nigeria international and Super Eagles coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has come out to debunk the reports circulating that he has resigned from his role as the Super Eagles’ interim coach. Eguavoen, whose substantive role is Technical Director of the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), was appointed by the NFF to coach the Super Eagles for two AFCON qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. After leading the Eagles to a convincing 3-0…