Downpours on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu caused flooding and mudslides on Monday, injuring a number of people and disrupting travel during a Buddhist holiday week. Evacuation advisories were issued and several reported missing. A low-pressure system has been stuck over the region since last week, dumping torrential rain over the southern prefecture of Kagoshima and the island’s northern part. The Japan Meteorological Agency early Monday issued the highest-level warning in the prefecture of Kumamoto, saying rainfall had exceeded 40 centimeters (15.7 inches) in the last 24 hours and more was expected through Tuesday afternoon over Kyushu. The agency later downgraded the alert...
Mo Salah Queries UEFA On The Death Of Suleiman Al-Obeid, The ‘Palestinian Pelé, Some Of His Fans Applaud His Courage
Liverpool Football Club right winger Mohammed Salah in an effort to speak out against the ongoing hunger and war in Gaza queried Union of European Football Association’s—UEFA— farewell post of Suleiman al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pelé’, in a statement via X. UEFA had in post bided farewell to the late footballer, eulogizing the deceased, it wrote: “farewell to Suleiman al-Obeid, the ‘Palestinian Pelé’. A talent who gave hope to countless children, even in the darkest of times.” However, Mo Salah had thrown criticism at the union and demanded for more explanation to how ‘Palestinian Pelé’ died, He queried: “Can you tell...
FELA’s VIEW ON ETHNIC BIAS .
INTERVIEWER: Fela, you are a southern Nigerian but you recently presented a special gift to specially thank Inspector General of Police M D Yesufu, who is a northern Nigerian prince. This raised eyebrows in some quarters especially due to the fact that many southern Nigerians avoid northern Nigerians. What’s your take on this? FELA: I don’t care about any raised eyebrows, I care only about the person that saved my life and my career. During Gowon’s regime, a certain policeman known as Sunday Adewusi made life unbearable for me. He promised me that I will never rest, and he made...
“HOW THE POLICE ARRESTED ME WITHOUT KNOWING I WAS THE COMMISSIONER OF POLICE” – MD ABUBAKAR
“When I was the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, I never joked with my job — especially on Saturdays. Although my duties usually began at 10 a.m., that day I woke up as early as 6 a.m. to make an unannounced inspection. I got into my Jeep and headed for the office, but then decided to make a ‘surprise visit’ to some police officers along the road — to see how they were carrying out their duties. At a certain checkpoint along Herbert Macaulay Road, some young police officers stopped me. A young constable looked at me and said:...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has announced the arrest of 93 suspected internet fraudsters in Abeokuta, Ogun State, confiscating 18 vehicles and various mobile devices.
According to a statement by operatives of the Lagos Zonal Directorate 2 of the EFCC, the suspects were apprehended on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in a sting operation based on credible intelligence regarding their alleged involvement in internet crimes. The statement concluded that the suspects will face charges in court upon completion of investigations.
The $10 MILLION DOLLAR THAT KILLED A NATION’S FUTURE
By – Kelechi DonPido Let me tell you guys a story that still breaks my heart, and will break yours too. The $10 MILLION DOLLAR THAT KILLED A NATION’S FUTURE This will be long, so please bear with me. Years ago, during one of the United Nations General Assembly meetings (UNGA), we hosted a side event titled “Elevating Nigeria’s Infrastructural Capacity.” It was well attended. Nigeria’s economic titans were there: Dangote, Jim Ovia, Tony Elumelu, the Minister of Power, then-Senate President Bukola Saraki, and several governors who came along with the President. Heavyweights from global industry circles like Calpine, GE...
Tottenham eye Moroccan talent Bilal El Khannouss
Tottenham are interested in Bilal El Khannouss. According to top football media outlet Indykaila News, Tottenham have approached Leicester City for Bilal. The Moroccan prodigy has a release clause of £22.5 million in his contract. Leeds United, La Liga, and Serie A clubs are also interested in signing the player. Bilal has played 130 first-team matches at club level and has 27 caps for Morocco. The 21-year-old was also part of Morocco’s squad that finished fourth in the 2022 FIFA World Cup and ended up third at the 2024 Summer Olympics. He primarily operates as an attacking midfielder but can...