The Presidency has dismissed reports alleging that President Bola Tinubu is planning constitutional amendments to rename Nigeria the “United States of Nigeria” and abolish Sharia Law in Northern Nigeria. In a statement issued on Thursday, May 21, presidential media aide Bayo Onanuga described the claims as false, misleading, and politically motivated. Onanuga said the report,…
Record numbers of gonorrhoea and syphilis infections have been reported across Europe, prompting health officials to warn about growing public health risks linked to sexually transmitted infections. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control revealed that gonorrhoea cases climbed to 106,331, representing a 33 per cent rise since 2015 and the highest level recorded…
Former Nigerian Head of State, Yakubu Gowon, has revisited some of the most sensitive episodes of the Nigerian Civil War, revealing how late nationalist leader Obafemi Awolowo once intervened to stop late military ruler Murtala Mohammed from losing his command during the conflict. The disclosures were made in Gowon’s autobiography, My Life of Duty &…
A businessman, Abibu Yakubu, has dragged his former wife, Shuwadatu Mohammed, before Upper Area Court 1 in Karu over her alleged refusal to vacate his residence years after their divorce. Yakubu is also asking the court to grant him custody of their four children. The petition, filed on October 13, 2025, stated that both parties…
Temi Otedola has shared that she and her husband, Mr Eazi, discovered they were expecting their first child during their honeymoon last year. The couple announced the pregnancy on Instagram on Thursday, May 21, 2026. In an exclusive interview with People, the 30-year-old actress revealed that they surprised family and friends with ultrasound photos to…
China has expressed firm support for Cuba following the United States’ decision to indict former Cuban leader Raul Castro on murder-related charges connected to the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft. The charges, announced by the US on Wednesday, May 20, have fuelled speculation that President Donald Trump could pursue a tougher stance against…
Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez has unveiled his squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. As part of their preparations for the tournament, Portugal will play a series of friendly matches, including a high-profile encounter against Nigeria on June 10 at the Dr…
Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has announced his withdrawal from the APC governorship primary election scheduled for Thursday, May 21. Fubara made the announcement in a personally signed statement released on Wednesday, May 20, saying the decision was taken in the interest of peace, stability and unity in the state. According to the governor,…
Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow has defended his controversial decision to eliminate the company’s entire HR department, arguing that the team had been “creating problems that didn’t exist.” The remarks came after the US fintech company carried out another major round of layoffs as part of efforts to streamline operations and return the business to what…
Paul Schrader has revealed that his AI girlfriend ended their relationship. The acclaimed filmmaker, best known for writing Taxi Driver, opened up about the experience on Facebook, saying he recently “procured an online AI girlfriend” out of curiosity about human interaction in the digital age. According to Schrader, the relationship quickly became frustrating…
