Nyesom Wike has acknowledged the unwavering support he has received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it has helped him succeed in his job as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Wike, who spoke in Abuja on Wednesday during a media parley with some selected journalists marking his first year in office, said …
Photos of Atiku hosting delegation seeking daughter’s hand in marriage
Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, played host to a high-profile delegation at his Asokoro residence on Tuesday. The team led by former Kaduna State Governor, Nasiru El-Rufai, and comprising family members of Kashim Imam, visited to formally request the hand of Atiku’s daughter, Hafsat Atiku Abubakar, in marriage. This was made known in …
Nigerian footballer dies in Cyprus car crash
A 20-year-old Nigerian footballer, Paul Julius Goewam, has d!ed in a car crash in Cyprus. Police said Julius was driving on the Paralimni-Protaras road when his car collided with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, near Pernera. The talented striker, from Plateau State, had joined Cypriot …
Nigerian footballer dies in Cyprus car crash
A 20-year-old Nigerian footballer, Paul Julius Goewam, has died in a car crash in Cyprus. Police said Julius was driving on the Paralimni-Protaras road when his car collided with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, near Pernera. The talented striker, from Plateau State, had joined Cypriot …
Chelsea manager bars players from training
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed he is not working with 42 players. According to Maresca, he is training with a small squad of 21 and the others have been kept apart. The Blues boss was speaking ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off first leg against Servette. Maresca said: “I am not working with …
Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck
Popular American singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, also known as J.Lo, has filed for divorce from her husband, Ben Affleck. The couple, who have been in romance dates since early 2000s, tied the knot in Las Vegas in July 2022. She filed for divorce on Tuesday August 20 2024, at Los Angeles County Superior Court. …
US Election: Trump set to hold first outdoor rally
Former US President and Republican candidate, Donald Trump will hold a rally outdoors Wednesday in North Carolina, the first open-air campaign event since he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at an open-air appearance a month ago. According to US media reports, citing security and campaign personnel, security precautions are said to have been intensified for …
British Army begins recruitment for Nigerians, others
The British Army is offering Commonwealth citizens, including Nigerians, an opportunity to join its distinguished force started on the 19th August 2024. The application window will remain open until 26th August 2024. Applications are specifically invited for the roles of musician, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineer, Royal Engineers Technician and Tradesman, and paratrooper. This recruitment …
Peter Obi: Nigerians deserve to know cost of presidential jet
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has said Nigerians deserve to know the cost and age of the new presidential jet and the years it has been in operation. In a series of posts via his official X handle on Tuesday, the former Governor of Anambra State also said Nigerians deserve …
Chinwe might be pregnant, BBNaija organizers says
The organizers of the Big Brother Naija reality show have suggested that a season 9 contestant, Chinwe might be pregnant. The BBNaija made the revelation in a post on its official X page on Wednesday. Captioning Chinwe and Zion’s sleeping video, the page handler wrote; “Legend says that when a woman is pregnant, those around …