Arsenal have reportedly agreed a deal worth around £51 million to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa. The Gunners have moved to strengthen their defence following injuries to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber, both of whom are expected to spend an extended period on the sidelines. Konsa is scheduled to undergo a medical on Thursday…
More than 100 bags of human faeces have been discovered inside a residential building at No. 16 Ibadan Street, Aba, Abia State. The discovery was made on Tuesday, August 18, by officials of the Abia State Environmental Protection Agency (ASEPA), Aba Zone, during an inspection of the premises. According to ASEPA, the bags of faeces…
Retired military personnel on Wednesday, August 19, staged a protest in Abuja over the alleged failure of the Federal Government to implement consequential adjustments to their pensions following salary increases approved for serving military personnel. The pensioners gathered at an open field in Area 10, Garki, near the Ministry of Defence, carrying placards and calling…
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested 40 suspects in separate operations over alleged cases of traffic robbery, armed robbery, kidnapping and traffic offences across the territory. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Sanusi, disclosed this on Wednesday, August 19, during a press briefing at the command headquarters in Abuja. Sanusi said…
Music executive Dapper Damm has denied allegations that he sold the music catalogues of artists signed to his label. In a statement addressing the controversy surrounding the label, Dapper insisted that none of the artists’ catalogues had been sold to a distributor, third party or any other entity. He also clarified the revenue figures being…
Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has explained why efforts to take ailing actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, to various locations for spiritual treatment have not been possible. In a statement, Kosoko thanked fans, colleagues and well-wishers for their prayers, financial assistance and offers to provide both medical and spiritual support for the…
Nollywood actor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Kenneth Okonkwo, has alleged that President Bola Tinubu’s Chicago State University certificate is fake, claiming it did not originate from the institution. The controversy over Tinubu’s educational background has persisted, with various claims and allegations surrounding his academic qualifications and school records. In a…
Catholic Cardinal John Onaiyekan has responded to criticism from the Presidency over his recent comments following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, insisting that he has no reason to be embarrassed by his remarks. Speaking in an interview, Onaiyekan said he was not trying to please the government or anyone else, but was simply expressing…
An 80-year-old man, Amos Onwe Ubochi, has been reportedly killed in Osege Village, Umuogodo Oshia Ngbo community, Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Ubochi was allegedly murdered on Monday, August 17, 2026, after leading a group of elders in a prayer session for the 2027 All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidates. He was reportedly…
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over a meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) at the State House in Abuja. The meeting began with the national anthem shortly after Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber at about 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19. Those in attendance include the Secretary to the Government of the…
