Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to two federal charges: making false statements and obstructing a congressional proceeding. The arraignment marked the start of what is shaping up to be a politically charged legal battle, with Comey’s defense team immediately signaling its intent to seek dismissal of the case before it…
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has reaffirmed his strong confidence in Morocco’s ability to successfully host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), despite recent anti-government protests across the country. Scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026, the tournament will feature 24 national teams competing in…
Vigilantes have arrested a man identified as Peters Shina for allegedly vandalizing high-tension electricity cables along Ashara village in Kwali Area Council, Federal Capital Territory. Yunusa Saidu, a member of the vigilante group, confirmed the arrest on Monday, October 6, 2025, stating that Shina was caught around 4:23 pm on Thursday after villagers spotted him…
A part of the Rivers State Secretariat complex, specifically the Podium Block, was engulfed in flames today, October 6. Videos from the scene captured thick smoke rising from the building, sparking panic among workers and prompting evacuations. The Podium Block accommodates several state ministries, including departments of works and social welfare. The cause of the…
UEFA has confirmed it has granted permission for La Liga and Serie A to hold league matches abroad, describing the decision as both “regrettable” and “exceptional.” This approval allows Barcelona to play their La Liga fixture against Villarreal in Miami, Florida, and AC Milan to face Como in Perth, Australia—marking the first time domestic league…
The Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, has announced that the Federal Government will not renew the licenses of electricity distribution companies (DisCos) that fail to meet performance standards when their current licenses expire in 2028. Speaking at the Nigerian Economic Summit 2025 in Abuja during a session focused on the power sector, Adelabu highlighted…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced a new regulatory framework for agent banking nationwide to enhance service quality, protect consumers, and promote financial inclusion. In a circular signed by Musa Jimoh, Director of the CBN’s Payments System Policy Department, the bank announced that the updated rules would take immediate effect, with certain provisions…
A US billionaire has been ordered to sell his £36 million West London mansion and hand the proceeds to his ex-wife after a judge condemned him for attempting to avoid a divorce payout. Real estate magnate Michael Fuchs, 65, ended his eight-year marriage to former French journalist Alvina Collardeau-Fuchs in March 2020, sparking a lengthy…
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is now facing a Level 5 felony battery charge involving serious bodily injury, which carries a potential prison sentence of one to six years, according to Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears. Mears upgraded the charge after receiving new information about the victim’s injuries, which were more severe than initially reported.…
The Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN) has sounded the alarm over the shortage of qualified teachers in the country, attributing it to the decline in educational standards. Dr. Ronke Soyombo, the Council’s Chief Executive Officer, highlighted this issue during an appearance on Channels Television on Monday, October 6, in honor of World Teachers Day…
