Nigerian actor Yul Edochie in an Instagram post on Wednesday has defended African tradition and belief, declaring that it’s founded on truth and fairness. Edochie emphasized that he will never abandon the traditional ways of his ancestors, thus declaring that he is now a “hardcore traditionalist.” The actor expressed his disappointment with Africans who abandoned their traditional beliefs and practices because of the feared criticism. His post read: “Because of fear of what people will say, Africans are running away from their powerful African religion, their originality. Abomination!!! I will never abandon the ways of my forefathers. It is built on truth,...
America’s Mayor Jumps Into Brawls at Illinois Board Meeting
An Illinois town meeting turned into an ugly brawl after a local activist Jedidiah Brown insulted town supervisor Tiffany Henyard over her corrupt and narcissistic leadership style. This happened on Tuesday night at the Thornton Township Board of Trustees meeting when Brown accused the mayor of “sleeping her way to the top” and described her as a “half-assed mayor” during his remarks to the crowd. Henyard has served as the mayor of Dolton Village since 2021 and has made headlines for a series of scandals. The activist dressing down of Henyard got real when he ended his time at the...
Inside Lagos motor parks where refuse competes with commuters
In the busy city of Lagos, where the struggle for survival is prioritised above all, lies a troubling situation that transcends the bounds of individual motor parks. Stretching from the crowded expanse of Iyana-Iba to the hubbub of Mile 2 and other major motor parks, the absence of waste bins has transformed these public spaces into desolate dumping grounds, painting a picture of neglect that hunts the city’s important areas. Motor parks which serve as important transit points for thousands of commuters, now pose an insidious threat to the well-being of all who traverse these spaces due to lack of...
PRESS RELEASE – FCT POLICE COMMAND TRACKS AND RECOVERS VEHICLE STOLEN AT GUNPOINT
The FCT Police Command has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to safeguarding lives and property by successfully recovering a black 2013 Toyota Camry with registration number YAB-479BG, stolen at gunpoint at Nipco Junction, Abuja. The incident, which occurred on January 20, 2025, at approximately 10:00 PM, left the victims traumatized but unharmed. According to the report filed at Trademore Police Station, a young woman and her fiancé were driving home from Lighthouse Estate when they were intercepted by armed robbers in a blue Toyota Corolla. The assailants, brandishing firearms, fired warning shots into the air before ordering the occupants...
Photo Story: Nigerian President Tinubu At the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit
President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu joined other African Leaders, the Deputy Secretary General of the United Nations, Heads of International Finance Institutions, and other energy stakeholders, in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania, for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.“We are committed to expanding and fast-tracking universal energy access for Nigerians by 2030. This will involve increasing electricity access, boosting clean cooking solutions for 227M people and expanding our renewable energy to 50% of the energy mix amongst others.“I call on partners to join us in delivering affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy to every Nigerian. Together, we will power...
Manchester United reach verbal agreement with Lecce for Dorgu
Prominent Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Manchester United have reached a verbal agreement with Lecce for Danish talent Patrick Dorgu. Fabrizio reported on his X account: “Patrick Dorgu to Manchester United, here we go! Verbal agreement in place with Lecce, documents to be checked in next 24h. Fee will be €30m plus €5m in add-ons not guaranteed. Long-term contract agreed days ago with the player… …and first signing for Rúben Amorim.” The Danish international will be Rúben Amorim’s first signing at Manchester United. The 19-year-old has been a key figure for Lecce this season, featuring in 21 of their...
Dortmund Interested in Ex-Manchester United Manager Ralf Rangnick.
Borussia Dortmund are interested in hiring former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick, according to German transfer expert Florian Plettenberg. A secret meeting reportedly took place in Salzburg to discuss the possibility of Rangnick taking over as head coach immediately or in the summer. Rangnick, who is currently the manager of the Austria national team, has not made a decision yet. However, he is leaning towards rejecting the offer. His current contract with Austria ends in the summer.