UN staff pressure human rights chief to call Gaza a genocide
More than 500 staff at the United Nations have urged its human rights chief to describe the Gaza conflict as a genocide.
Month: August 2025
UK, France and Germany plan to reimpose sanctions on Iran over nuclear weapon fears
The UK, France and Germany are planning to revive UN-backed sanctions on Iran over fears it is developing nuclear weapons.
Bauchi Gov’t Approves N32,000 Minimum Pension For Retirees
The Bauchi State Executive Council has approved N32, 000 as minimum pension for all retirees from the state civil service. Bauchi State Head of Civil Service, Barrister Mohammed Sani Umar who announced the Council’s approval at its post-executive meeting, attributed the raise to increment in the minimum wage already approved by the federal government. “The […]
Oluwo Denies Illicit Drug Use, Rains Curses On Accusers
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi has dissociated himself from smoking illicit drug, marijuana. Oba Akanbi described the allegation as false while invoking curses on those linking him to illicit drug usage. The Oluwo made the clarification through a viral video on social media where he was addressing a public gathering. He maintained […]
2027: Igbos Free To Contest Presidential Election, Says Ohanaeze
Apex Igbo sociicultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo has stated that eligible Nigerian of Igbo extraction can contest in the 2027 presidential election. President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Senator John Azuta Mbata, who stated this, stressed that any Igbo person who belongs to any political party is free to contest for the nation’s highest office. “Any Igbo […]
New details released about killer in Catholic school shooting
Police have released new details about the killer in the US Catholic school shooting – including that they “idolised” mass murderers and they wanted to “watch children suffer”.
Chelsea forward to join AC Milan
Christopher Nkunku has flown to Italy today to undergo a medical with AC Milan, after the forward’s future appeared to be settled and a transfer to Serie A on the verge of completion. Chelsea have accepted a transfer bid of around 42 million euros for the France international, and the striker will now try his luck in a different country and new league.
UK Awards Chevening, Commonwealth Scholarships To 85 Nigerians
Eighty-five Nigerians have been awarded the prestigious Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships by the United Kingdom Government to pursue master’s and doctorate programmes in the United Kingdom in 2025. According to a statement from the British High Commission on Thursday, this year’s awardees include 39 Chevening scholars, one Chevening fellow, and 45 Commonwealth scholars. A pre-departure […]
BBNaija10: Housemates Panic As Imisi Discovers ‘Human Head’ Inside Fridge
There was drama in the Big Brother Naija Season 10 house after housemate Imisi stumbled on what appeared to be a human head stored inside a transparent jar in the fridge. The shocking discovery sent her screaming and shouting for help, immediately drawing the attention of fellow housemates. They rushed to the kitchen to […]
Libyan Police Arrest 2 Nigerians Over Alleged Robbery Spree
Police authorities in Tripoli, Libya, have arrested two Nigerians over allegation bordering on involvement in a series of robberies targeting commercial outlets across the city. The suspects, described as undocumented migrants, were taken into custody on August 25, 2025, after surveillance footage allegedly captured them robbing a store. Migrant Rescue Watch, an organisation monitoring migrant-related […]