Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed after a fire broke out at the popular Spar Mall in Calabar, Cross River State, on Saturday morning, August 22. The blaze reportedly engulfed parts of the shopping complex, with thick smoke billowing from the affected sections as efforts were made to contain the fire. The cause…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s wife, Georgina Rodríguez, is reportedly in the process of adopting his three older children and becoming their legal mother. The development comes just over a week after the couple got married. According to reports from the Portuguese press, Rodríguez is completing the adoption process privately, with the proceedings described as “secret adoptions” because…
Arsenal remain interested in signing Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen but have reportedly told the Nigeria international that he must reduce his salary demands to complete a move to the Premier League club. Mikel Arteta is keen to strengthen his attacking options before the summer transfer window closes, with Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez also reportedly…
The presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has called on the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to protect its investigators, confidential sources and sensitive investigative methods while releasing any records concerning President Bola Tinubu that can legally be made public. Atiku made the appeal in a statement issued on…
Former world champion boxer Zolani Tete has been shot dead outside his home in South Africa at the age of 38. Police said Tete was arriving at his residence in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, and was waiting for the gate to open when two armed men wearing balaclavas emerged from a vehicle and opened fire.…
Real Madrid have retained their position at the top of global football business, ranking as the world’s most valuable football brand for the third consecutive year, according to the Brand Finance Football 50 Report. The Spanish giants recorded a 25% increase in brand value over the past year, reaching €2.4 billion. This makes Real Madrid…
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has hinted at plans to form what he described as the “largest rainbow coalition” in support of President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027. Wike made the statement on Friday, August 21, while speaking to journalists in Abuja about the visit of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke to his residence…
Quality Control Music co-founder Pierre “P” Thomas has been hospitalized after reportedly suffering a heart attack. The music executive, whose label has been associated with artists including Lil Baby, Quavo and JT, is currently receiving medical treatment, according to a statement released by the record label. “We want to clarify that Pierre ‘P’ Thomas is…
Prince Harry and six other high-profile figures have been ordered by the UK High Court to pay more than £9.5 million to the publisher of the Daily Mail following their failed legal action. The group, which includes Elton John, Baroness Doreen Lawrence and David Furnish, sued Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL) over allegations of unlawful information-gathering.…
Two personnel of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, Amotekun Corps, have been killed after suspected criminals ambushed them in Akure North Local Government Area of the state. The incident reportedly occurred as the officers were leaving their base in the Ago-Oyinbo farming area around Ala-Daadaa, where they were carrying out security operations. The…
