Efe Ajagba and Martin Bakole Battle to Dramatic Draw in Heavyweight Showdown In a highly anticipated all-African heavyweight showdown, Nigeria’s Efe Ajagba and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Martin Bakole battled to a majority draw on Saturday night in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The bout, which served as the co-main event on the undercard of the […]
Bayern Munich Crowned Champions as Bayer Leverkusen’s Draw Seals 34th Bundesliga Title Bayern Munich have been crowned Bundesliga champions for a record-extending 34th time after Bayer Leverkusen’s unexpected draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday. The result mathematically sealed the title in Bayern’s favor, as their closest competitors failed to close the points gap with […]
Catholic Secretariat Awaits Verification Before Addressing AI-Generated Trump Papacy Image The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN) has announced plans to issue a formal response to the controversial AI-generated image depicting former U.S. President Donald Trump dressed as the Pope. The Secretariat emphasized that any official statement would follow a thorough verification of the image’s authenticity […]
Lagos Court Sentences Two Women for Hawking Naira Notes On Friday, May 2, 2025, the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, convicted and sentenced two women, Folake Adeoti and Modupe Adewuyi, to one year imprisonment each for illegally hawking Nigerian currency notes. The convictions were secured by the […]
In a significant move aimed at strengthening its national currency, the Bank of Tanzania has officially banned the use of foreign currencies—including the US dollar—for all domestic transactions. The new regulations mean that all payments for goods and services within Tanzania must now be conducted exclusively in Tanzanian Shillings (TZS). According to a directive […]
Arsenal’s Set-Piece Vulnerabilities Exposed in 2-1 Loss to Bournemouth Arsenal’s aspirations for a strong finish in the Premier League suffered a setback as they succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Bournemouth at the Emirates Stadium. Despite taking the lead through Declan Rice, the Gunners conceded two second-half goals from set-pieces, highlighting ongoing defensive frailties. Rice […]
Naira Dips Slightly: Falls by 0.34% Against Dollar at Official Market The Nigerian naira experienced a slight depreciation against the United States dollar on Friday, falling by 0.34% at the official foreign exchange market. This development comes amid ongoing volatility in Nigeria’s currency market and persistent pressure on the nation’s foreign exchange reserves. According to […]
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) remains a significant global health concern, but with advancements in medical science and increased awareness, preventing HIV transmission is more achievable than ever. By adopting protective measures such as safe sex practices, regular testing, and the use of medications like PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) and PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), individuals can significantly reduce […]
Introduction: The End of the “Hustle Hard” Mentality. For years, the mantra of Nigerian youth has been “No sleep, no life, hustle hard!” From social media motivational speakers to Nollywood movies, the glorification of non-stop grinding has been deeply ingrained in our culture. But something is changing. A new movement is emerging the “Soft Life” […]
Abuja, Nigeria – May 2, 2025 Popular Nigerian activist and social media personality Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), was arrested by police in Abuja on May 2, 2025. According to his lawyer, Barrister Deji Adeyanju, the arrest happened in Area 3 and appears linked to VDM’s recent criticism of Guaranty Trust Bank […]