House of Reps Proposes Creation of 31 New States in Nigeria
The House of Representatives Committee on the review of the 1999 Constitution has proposed the creation of 31 additional states across Nigeria. If approved, this would increase the total number of states from 36 to 67. Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu read the committee’s proposal during a plenary session in Abuja on Thursday, outlining the recommendations […]
Real Madrid Icon Marcelo Announces Retirement at 36
Brazilian defender Marcelo has officially announced his retirement from football at the age of 36, bringing an end to a remarkable career that spanned nearly two decades. Marcelo, widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in football history, played 58 times for the Brazil national team. His journey began at Fluminense in Brazil before […]
Noah Okafor Signed by Napoli to Replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Napoli has officially secured the signing of forward Noah Okafor from AC Milan, filling the void left by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who recently made a high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain. Okafor, a Nigerian-born Switzerland international, has joined the Serie A champions on loan until the end of the current season, with an option to make the […]
Nigeria’s Improved Healthcare Attracting Patients from the US and UK – FG
The Nigerian government has revealed that the country’s healthcare sector has seen substantial improvements, leading to a growing number of patients traveling from as far as the United States and the United Kingdom for medical treatment. This marks a significant shift, as Nigeria is increasingly becoming a healthcare destination for international patients, not just from […]
Trump to Make History as First Sitting U.S. President to Attend Super Bowl
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans on Sunday, February 9, making history as the first sitting president to do so. A White House official confirmed the news to NBC News, highlighting the significance of the occasion. The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in […]
Court Proceedings in May Yul-Edochie and Yul Edochie’s Divorce Case
The ongoing divorce case between May Yul-Edochie and her estranged husband, actor Yul Edochie, recently had another hearing. Emeka Ugwuonye, May’s legal counsel, provided an update on the proceedings, outlining the latest developments in the case. According to Ugwuonye, the court session on February 4 focused on reviewing the outcome of a Compulsory Conference—a legal […]
NDLEA Storms Kano Dr*g Joints, Arrests 18 In Major Raids
The raids resulted in the arrest of 18 suspects linked to various drug offenses and the recovery of significant quantities of illicit substances. The operation, carried out on January 30, targeted areas known for drug trafficking and abuse, including Fagge, Kwarin Kaya, Kofar Wambai, and Kofar Mata. The raids resulted in the arrest of 18 […]
NYSC SET TO START PAYING MASSIVELY
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General Yushau Ahmed, has announced that corps members will begin receiving a new monthly allowance of N77,000 starting February 2025.
Napoli Reject Galatasaray’s €65M Bid for Super Eagles Striker Victor Osimhen
Italian club Napoli has rejected a €65 million bid from Galatasaray for the permanent transfer of Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen. Osimhen joined the Turkish club on loan last September after a last-minute move to Chelsea in the Premier League fell through. Since arriving in Turkey, the Nigerian forward has been in exceptional form, scoring […]
Meta to Pay $25 Million to Settle Trump’s Censorship Lawsuit Over Social Media Suspension
Meta has agreed to pay former President Donald Trump $25 million to settle a 2021 federal lawsuit that accused the social media giant of violating his First Amendment rights by suspending his Facebook and Instagram accounts following the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The settlement resolves Trump’s legal claims against Meta and its […]