BREAKING: Goal Drought: Top Nigerian player, Boniface quits Super Eagles at age 24 Nigerian forward Victor Boniface has announced his decision to retire from international football at the age of 24. The Bayer Leverkusen striker revealed the news in a post shared on his Instagram account late Friday night. “Playing for Nigeria has been a dream come true. I’m grateful for every experience—both the highs and the lows. Thank you all. I’m hanging up my boots,” Boniface wrote, signaling the end of his time with the national team. His announcement followed shortly after Nigeria’s 1-1 draw against Russia in an…
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BREAKING: I Won’t Move! Commissioner Resigns, Declines To Move To APC With Gov Eno Comrade Ini Ememobong, the Honourable Commissioner for Special Duties and Ibom Deep Sea Port, has tendered his resignation from the Akwa Ibom State Executive Council. In a letter dated June 6, 2025, and addressed to Governor Pastor Umo Eno, Ememobong expressed deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve in two key ministries — Information and Special Duties — during his time in the administration. He described the experience as “very enlightening” and expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him. However, Ememobong stated that he could…
BREAKING: Finally, Akwa Ibom Gov. Eno Defects from PDP To APC In a shocking turn of events, Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has officially defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Eno expressed his gratitude to the PDP for their support during his tenure, stating that it was time for him to make a progressive move. After completing a series of consultations, he decided to join the APC, citing his admiration for President Bola Tinubu and the need for Akwa Ibom State to align with the federal government to reap…
Elon Musk Asks Congress To Impeach Trump L-R President Trump and Mr. Elon Musk In an unprecedented escalation of their public feud, billionaire Elon Musk has called for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, accusing him of corruption and abuse of power. The stunning demand, posted early Friday on Musk’s platform X, follows a series of clashes between the former allies, further fracturing Trump’s political coalition. Musk wrote, “ @realDonaldTrump must face impeachment for betraying the American people with corrupt deals and hiding the Epstein files. Time for accountability!” He offered no specific evidence but hinted at forthcoming revelations. The…
Bobrisky Officially Changes Name, Introduces New Identity Controversial Nigerian socialite, Bobrisky, has taken a bold step by officially abandoning his birth name and adopting a new feminine identity. The popular Lagos personality, born Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, recently announced that he will no longer go by “Idris.” In a post shared online, Bobrisky revealed that his new name is now Afolashade Amope Okuneye, urging everyone to address him accordingly. His announcement read: “My new name is Afolashade amope Okuneye.” Fans flood social media with reactions, as the name change stirred plenty of responses from netizens. Bobrisky’s identity update has once again…
Unknown Man falls from 26 storey Cocoa House in Ibadan A yet to be identified man has been hospitalized after falling from one of the upper floors of the 26-storey Cocoa House building located in Dugbe, Ibadan. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, drew the attention of business owners and commuters in the bustling commercial district, many of whom were left visibly shaken. According to eyewitnesses, the individual, whose identity has yet to be disclosed—was seen falling from one of the top floors of the iconic structure around mid-morning, prompting urgent calls for emergency assistance.…
Count us Out, Russia Denies Recruiting Nigerians for Suicide Drone Factories The Russian government has denied allegations that young Nigerian women were lured into suicide drone factories in Russia under the pretense of scholarships, labeling the reports as false and Western-funded disinformation. In a statement from the Russian Embassy, the allegations were dismissed as “colonial in nature” and a media smear campaign. The embassy accused certain Nigerian media outlets and Western journalists of fabricating tales of human trafficking, forced labour, and even prostitution at the Alabuga Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Tatarstan. Despite these denials, investigations by international outlets such…
Lagos Govt to bring back monthly sanitation after 9yrs suspension Determined to ensure Lagosians adhere strictly to the hygiene standards that befits Lagos megacity status, the State Government has announced plans to reintroduce the suspended monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state. Aside from ensuring a cleaner Lagos, the government noted that the move would promote safer, and flood-free metropolis considering that the number of days the state will experience rainfall in 2025 has increased. The move came barely nine years after ex-Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, cancelled the sanitation exercise, which was often held between 7am and 10am on the last…
Retired Workers Demand Probe to Missing NNPC Cooperative Money A group of retired staff of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has raised alarm over alleged large-scale financial misappropriation within the company’s Lagos State Multipurpose Cooperative Society, accusing its leadership of mismanaging member contributions and operating without due process. Speaking at a media briefing in Abuja on Friday, the aggrieved retirees called for a forensic audit of the cooperative’s financial records and demanded accountability over what they described as unexplained losses and unpaid entitlements. Platforms Africa reports that Elder Ante Ante, who led the group, said that for…
•Festering rift stands in the way of Saraki’s truce bid •Coalition shifts decision on platform by two weeks Luminous Jannamike, Abuja THE Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once the dominant force in Nigerian politics, is now fighting for its very survival. Since its crushing defeat in the 2023 general elections, the party has been plagued by internal divisions, leadership disputes, and a desperate attempt to maintain its position as Nigeria’s main opposition party. At the heart of this turmoil are influential figures whose personal ambitions and grievances threaten to unravel the PDP’s legacy. One of them is Nyesom Wike, the outspoken…