Army sanctions soldier over ‘misleading’ poor feeding claim
The Nigerian Army has sanctioned a soldier serving under Operation Hadin Kai over what it described as misleading claims about poor feeding of troops in the North-East. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-East, Sanni Uba, said the action followed an internal investigation into a viral social media post. According to him, findings revealed that the image shared...
‘I was robbed,’ Portable reacts to loss against Carter Efe
Afrobeats artiste Portable has protested his defeat to comedian Carter Efe in a celebrity boxing bout, alleging that the contest was unfairly judged. Speaking during an Instagram live session after the fight, Portable claimed he was “robbed,” accusing his opponent of using his height and reach advantage in ways he considered unprofessional. “I was robbed. Carter Efe was not professional enough....
Carter Efe beats Portable to win celebrity boxing title
Social media personality Carter Efe defeated street-hop singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable, in a three-round celebrity boxing contest on Friday night. The bout, part of the “Chaos in the Ring 4” spectacle held at Balmoral Hall inside the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos, ended with a unanimous decision in favour of Efe. All three judges returned identical scorecards of...
FG launches 1,500-bed hostel project at YABATECH
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 1,500-bed hostel project at Yaba College of Technology, aimed at improving student accommodation, welfare, and overall learning conditions. Speaking at the launch in Yaba on Friday, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, said the facility would feature not only residential spaces but also recreational and commercial areas to enhance students’ living experience. He noted that...
Leeds beat Burnley to secure Premier League survival
Leeds secured their place in the Premier League next season with a 3-1 win over already-relegated Burnley on Friday. Goals from Anton Stach, Noah Okafor, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin took Leeds nine points clear of the relegation zone with just four games remaining for those below them. Leeds failed to reach a first FA Cup final since 1973 in a 1-0 defeat...
Yusuf Buhari secures APC ticket for House of Reps
Yusuf Buhari, son of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Daura/Sandamu/Mai’adua Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections. Yusuf clinched the ticket unopposed following a stakeholders’ meeting held in Katsina on Tuesday, April 28, where he was unanimously adopted as the party’s consensus candidate. The decision was announced by Alhaji Ahmed...
FG breaks ground on 1,500-bed hostel project at LASU
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to improving student welfare and infrastructure with the groundbreaking of a 1,500-bed hostel at Lagos State University (LASU). The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, made this known on Friday during a ceremony at the institution’s Ojo campus. Alausa said the project, valued at about ₦4 billion, is being delivered through a Public-Private Partnership involving...
Trump raises US tariffs on EU cars to 25%
United States President Donald Trump says he will increase tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union next week, noting that the bloc is not complying with an earlier trade deal. The pact, which was struck last summer, had capped the United States tariff on EU autos and parts at 15 per cent, which is lower than the 25-per...
US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany
The United States Government has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the directive on Friday, May 1, 2026, in the latest rift in transatlantic ties over the Middle East war. The move came as U.S. President Donald Trump announced that tariffs on cars and trucks from the European...
Asake drops fourth studio album “M$NEY”
Afrobeats star Asake has released his highly anticipated fourth studio album titled “M$NEY”, marking another milestone in his fast-rising career. The 13-track project was released on Friday across major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Audiomack, and YouTube, making it instantly accessible to fans worldwide. The singer, known for his hit track “Amapiano,” had earlier teased the album on Instagram via...
