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The Kwara State High Court in Ilorin has sentenced Abdulrahman Bello to de@th by hanging for the brutal murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a final-year student of the College of Education, Ilorin. Delivering the judgment on Thursday, Justice Hannah Ajayi described the act as “cruel, wicked, and an extreme display of human wickedness.” The court found…
Lamine Yamal Scores First Goals Wearing Barcelona’s Iconic No.10 in 7-3 Victory Over FC Seoul Barcelona wonderkid Lamine Yamal netted twice in the club’s thrilling 7-3 win over FC Seoul, marking his first goals since being handed the legendary No.10 shirt — previously worn by icons like Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. The 17-year-old forward dazzled…
Manchester City have reached a verbal agreement with highly-rated academy graduate Nico O’Reilly over a new contract, putting an end to speculation about a potential move away from the Etihad Stadium. The 20-year-old midfielder, regarded as one of City’s brightest young talents, will officially sign a new deal in the coming days. This decision comes…
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) under the Federal Health Institutions (FHI) Sector has declared that its ongoing strike will persist until major demands are met. Morakinyo-Olajide Rilwan, the National Chairman of the union, made this known during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily on Thursday, July 31, 2025. He emphasized…
Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund has put an end to recent transfer rumors by confirming his commitment to the club ahead of the 2025/26 season. Following his goal in a pre-season friendly, the Danish forward made a definitive statement about his future: “My clear plan is to stay at Manchester United and be ready to…
Tijani Onwenu, son of the late Nigerian music legend Onyeka Onwenu, has paid a heartfelt tribute to his mother on the first anniversary of her passing. In a post shared via Instagram on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, Tijani wrote, “A year ago, today. RIP mum. July 30, 2024.” The beloved singer, who passed away at…
A single glittery sock worn by Michael Jackson during his 1997 HIStory World Tour has been sold at auction in France for more than $8,000, according to French auctioneer reports. The sock, found by a technician near Jackson’s dressing room after a performance in Nîmes in July 1997, was adorned with rhinestones and worn during…
German football legend Thomas Müller has officially signed with Vancouver Whitecaps FC, marking the beginning of a new chapter in the Major League Soccer (MLS). After a historic 15-year career at Bayern Munich, Müller has opted not to retire just yet. Instead, he will join the Canadian club on a two-year deal starting this August….
The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of the decomposed body of Ayo Aiyepeku, a photojournalist reportedly murdered by Oluwapelumi Adebayo, an officer of the Nigeria Correctional Service in Lokoja. Police spokesperson William Aya revealed that the body was discovered on Sunday evening in Zone 8, inside a bush near the JAMB office…
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has responded to ongoing protests in Ghana, where some demonstrators have accused Nigerians of being responsible for rising crime in the country. In a statement released on Tuesday, NiDCOM Chairman/CEO, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, condemned the blanket criminalisation of Nigerians, stressing that such generalizations are harmful and inaccurate. “Nigerians are not…