Month: September 2025

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Sport

Fans React as Onana Assists Onuachu in Trabzonspor Draw

Cameroonian goalkeeper, Andre Onana, grabbed headlines on Saturday after providing a stunning assist for Nigerian forward, Paul Onuachu, in Trabzonspor’s 1-1 draw against Gaziantep in the Turkish Super Lig. Onana, currently on loan from Manchester United, showcased his ball-playing ability with a precise long pass that sliced through the defence and found Onuachu. The Super Eagles striker held off his markers before calmly slotting past the goalkeeper to score his

todaySeptember 22, 2025 14

News

NDLEA Intercepts Heroin, Cocaine, Meth, Skunk in Nationwide Crackdown

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has reported a series of major seizures across the country, including at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, and in several northern states, as part of its ongoing war against illicit drug trafficking. According to a statement released on Sunday by NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, the operations uncovered heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, skunk, tramadol, and other opioids concealed in

todaySeptember 22, 2025 16

Politics

2027 Elections: APC, PDP, ADC Outline Expectations for New INEC Chairman

With Nigeria’s 2027 general elections drawing closer, political parties are voicing their expectations for the next head of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), stressing the need for credibility, neutrality, and adherence to democratic values. Current INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, whose tenure ends in November, has served since 2015 and was reappointed in 2020, making him the longest-serving chairman in the commission’s history. According to the 1999 Constitution (as

todaySeptember 22, 2025 22

News

$2m Fraud: UK-Based Nigerian Extradited to US, Faces 20-Year Jail Term

A 34-year-old Nigerian man, Olamide Shanu, has been extradited from the United Kingdom to the United States, where he now faces charges in connection with a $2 million fraud scheme. The US Department of Justice (DoJ), in a statement released on Thursday, confirmed that Shanu, originally from Lagos State, appeared before a US Magistrate Court on Wednesday. He is standing trial on an eight-count indictment that includes charges of wire

todaySeptember 22, 2025 42

News

Police Dismiss Viral 2025 Recruitment Notice as Fake

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has debunked a widely circulated recruitment notice online, labelling it “fake” and warning the public not to fall victim to the misinformation. The forged document, titled "Nigeria Police Force Recruitment Exercise 2025", falsely claimed that a recruitment drive would begin on September 22, 2025, targeting SSCE, OND, HND, and B.Sc. holders. It detailed supposed application procedures, age limits, physical requirements, and documents needed for registration.

todaySeptember 18, 2025 26

Politics

Obi Urges Peace, Reflection Following Rivers Emergency Rule Suspension

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on political leaders in Rivers State to reflect on the lessons of the recent constitutional crisis and work toward lasting peace. Speaking after the federal government lifted the six-month emergency rule imposed on the state in March 2025, Obi criticized the intervention, describing it as a breach of constitutional norms and a setback for democracy. President Bola Tinubu had declared the

todaySeptember 18, 2025 18

News

NECO Investigates Mass Exam Cheating in 13 States, Records Drop in Malpractice Cases

The National Examinations Council (NECO) has launched a formal investigation into widespread cheating involving 38 secondary schools across 13 states during the 2025 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE - Internal). Speaking in Minna, Niger State, on Wednesday, NECO Registrar Prof. Ibrahim Wushishi said the Council will summon the implicated schools for discussions, after which appropriate penalties will be issued. Despite the cheating concerns, Wushishi noted a significant drop in overall

todaySeptember 18, 2025 19

Sport

Messi to Extend Inter Miami Stay Beyond 2026 — Report

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami have reportedly agreed to a new contract that will keep the Argentine forward at the club beyond the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A source close to the negotiations revealed that an official announcement is expected within the next two weeks. The deal would see Messi, who turns 39 in 2026, continue playing in Major League Soccer (MLS) well after the tournament, which will be hosted

todaySeptember 18, 2025 28 2

News

Afriland Towers Fire: Six More Fatalities Confirmed, Death Toll Rises to 10

The tragic fire incident at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, has claimed more lives, bringing the confirmed death toll to ten. United Capital Plc, an investment and financial services company with offices on the 3rd and 4th floors of the six-storey building, announced on Thursday that six of its employees did not survive the blaze. This confirmation follows Wednesday’s disclosure by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) that

todaySeptember 18, 2025 21