Man wrongly deported to El Salvador by Trump administration requests asylum in US
The wrongly-deported man who has become a flashpoint for Donald Trump’s aggressive anti-immigration efforts wants to seek asylum in the US, his lawyers have said.
Month: August 2025
Taylor Swift Announces Engagement To Travis Kelce
American pop superstar Taylor Swift has announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce. The lovers announced their engagement on Instagram with a romantic post featuring photos from a garden proposal. Travis Kelce got down on one knee and proposed to Taylor Swift with a vintage-style diamond ring designed by Kindred Lubeck. The caption read, […]
PICTORIAL: APC, PDP Supporters Dump Parties For ADC In Damagun’s Hometown
Over 2,000 youths from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Damagum local government area, the hometown of National Chairman of the PDP, Amb. Umar Damagum have joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the State. LEADERSHIP gathered that membership cards of the ADC were issued to the new entrants […]
Adamu Aliyu Makes Waves In Latvian Football, Eyes Nigeria Call-Up
Nigerian young sensation Adamu Aliyu is making a name for himself in the football world with his impressive performances in Latvian football. The 23-year-old winger, who recently joined the second-division side JFK Ventspils from a team in Finland, has quickly adapted to the demands of Latvian football, playing a pivotal role in a 4-1 league […]
Crystal Palace open talks to sign Arsenal winger
Crystal Palace have opened talks with Arsenal for the purchase of Reiss Nelson before the transfer deadline, according to The Sun.
Federal Gov’t To Train 7m Youths In Digital Skills
President Bola Tinubu has revealed plans to train seven (7) million young people in digital skills out which three million will be trained on technical talent programme in areas such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and software development. This was revealed on Wednesday in Abuja at the strategic youth leadership conference 2025, which has as its […]
2027: Despite Endorsing Tinubu, APC Throws Presidential Ticket Open
Despite adopting President Bola Tinubu as its sole presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has disclosed plans to throw open the contest for its ticket to members of the party. The National Working Committee (NWC) of APC had declared Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate for the 2027 general […]
Akpabio Charges Nigerians On Maintenance, Protection Of Gov’t Facilities
President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio has called on Nigerians to take ownership of government facilities in their communities by ensuring their protection and proper maintenance. Speaking during the commissioning of some constituency projects in Ika local government area of Akwa Ibom State on Tuesday, Akpabio emphasised the collective responsibility of citizens in safeguarding […]
Osun Monarch Jailed 56 Months For COVID Fraud In US
The Apetu of Ipetumodu, Oba Joseph Oloyede in Osun state, has been sentenced to 56 months in prison for defrauding the United States government of $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The trial judge, Christopher Boyko sentenced the Osun monarch on Tuesday after he pleaded guilty to the charges. The judge ordered Oloyede to “serve […]
Gov Radda Cuts Leave Short To Visit Community Attacked By Bandits In Katsina
Katsina State Governor, Malam Dikko Umaru Radda has shortened his official leave to visit Martau Community in Malumfashi local government area, which recently came under renewed bandit attacks. The Governor arrived the area Wednesday afternoon and immediately began an on-the-spot assessment of the destruction caused by the assailants, who killed residents, razed houses and displaced […]