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The Federal Government has expressed sorrow over the deaths of Nigerians following the petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, in a statement on Wednesday, said the Federal Government commiserated with the government and people of Niger State. Idris described the incident as heartbreaking and a reminder of the devastating consequences of fuel tanker accidents in Nigerian communities. “The Federal Government expresses its deep sorrow over the tragic petrol tanker explosion that occurred in Essa, Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State, a few…

Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, has met with President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, a few days following his defecting from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, Mbah disclosed details of the meeting, saying their discussions focused on strengthening collaboration between Enugu State and the Federal Government. “Today, I had the honour of meeting with His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, at the State House, Abuja. “We discussed ways to strengthen collaboration between Enugu State and the Federal Government to deliver…

Real Madrid maintained their perfect start to this season’s Champions League campaign with a narrow 1–0 victory over Juventus on Wednesday night. The La Liga giants struggled to break down Igor Tudor’s side for most of the game. However, the decisive moment came in the second half when Jude Bellingham reacted quickest to Vinícius Júnior’s shot that rebounded off the post. Chelsea ran riot at Stamford Bridge, thrashing Ajax 5–1, with Marc Guiu, Moisés Caicedo, Enzo Fernández, Willian Estevão and Tyrique George all getting on the scoresheet. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich hammered Club Brugge 4–0, while Liverpool returned to winning ways…

The United States on Wednesday congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her election as Prime Minister of Japan, declaring its readiness to work with her government. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration looks forward to strengthening the U.S.–Japan alliance, deepening cooperation, building economic prosperity, and enhancing regional security. Rubio also praised former Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru for his “commitment to pursuing a new golden age for U.S.–Japan relations and upholding a free and open Indo-Pacific.” President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Japan on October 27 after visiting Malaysia, where the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will hold a summit.…

Galatasaray have hailed Victor Osimhen as “the best striker in the world” following his brace against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Osimhen scored two first-half goals to put the Turkish giants in control of the match. The Super Eagles superstar grabbed the first as early as the third minute, finishing off Mario Lemina’s through pass. The 26-year-old then doubled Gala’s advantage 30 minutes later, pouncing on a defensive mistake to roll the ball into the net. Yunus Akgün added a third goal in the 60th minute, while Andreas Helmersen scored a late consolation for Bodo/Glimt in the…

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has declared that he will neither negotiate with bandits nor pay ransom for kidnapped victims in the state. He also urged the people to stand up and defend themselves. Bago made the statement during a condolence visit to the people of Rijau and Magama local government areas, whose communities were recently attacked by bandits in Kontagora. He emphasised that paying ransom would only encourage more kidnappings and worsen insecurity in the state. According to him, “The state has reached a point where the people must stand up and defend themselves. I will not negotiate…

Big Brother Naija remains one of the biggest reality TV shows in Nigeria and across Africa, a cultural powerhouse with millions of viewers who tune in weekly to connect, compete, and celebrate authenticity. It is a show that captures the energy of young Nigerians, their resilience, and their love for shared moments. In the same way, Terra Seasoning Cube has become one of Nigeria’s favourite household brands, bringing people together through flavour, connection, and joy. Both Big Brother Naija and Terra celebrate everyday Nigerian life, the spirit of teamwork, the beauty of shared experiences, and the joy that comes from…

Chelsea legend John Terry has revealed he is dreaming of becoming the club’s head coach. The Englishman, however, fears he will never be allowed to manage Chelsea. In a new TikTok video (via Metro UK), Terry said: “I’m not sure it ever happens, to be honest. “It’s my one last dream I have at the football club. I have done everything at Chelsea. “And for me now, the one thing that is missing is being the manager of the football club. “That is why I went into coaching when I finished playing. My idea and dream was to learn my…

Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has concluded a private consultation with his legal team, led by former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, Kanu Agabi, SAN. Kanu, who was brought to court by officials of the Department of State Services, DSS, met with members of his legal team in a courtroom vacated for him by Justice James Omotosho. The meeting was held in the Court 7, located on the second floor of the Federal High Court headquarters complex in Abuja, the same courtroom where his ongoing terrorism trial is being conducted. Going by the schedule…

‎The management of Bayelsa United hace issued a two-game ultimatum to players and coaches of the team after their poor run of results in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Prosperity Boys have managed only one win from their last seven matches in the NPFL. ‎The Chairman of the club, Tarilaye Nwankwe issued the ultimatum at an emergency meeting with players and coaches of the club in the camp in Yenagoa. Nwankwe pointed that the management would no longer entertain such performance going forward. “The Bayelsa State Government has invested heavily on the club and so far, the results…