China has carried out the execution of 11 individuals convicted of running large-scale illegal scamming operations based in Myanmar, marking one of the most severe actions yet in Beijing’s escalating war against cross-border telecom fraud. According to Chinese state media, the individuals were key members of organized criminal networks that operated scam centers and illegal…
British prosecutors have accused former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke of funding an extravagant lifestyle with bribes received during her time in office, as her long-awaited trial opened on Tuesday at Southwark Crown Court in London. Alison-Madueke, 65, who made history as the first woman to serve as president of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting…
U.S. President Donald Trump issued a stark message to Iran on Wednesday, saying a “massive armada” led by the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is moving toward Iranian waters and urging Tehran to negotiate a deal on its nuclear ambitions or face serious consequences. In a lengthy post on his Truth Social platform, Trump described…
Nigeria and Türkiye have taken another significant step in strengthening bilateral relations after both countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on media and communication cooperation in Ankara on Tuesday. The agreement was signed in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following high-level one-on-one and interdelegational talks…
Nigeria has reached a major medical milestone after a private Lagos-based hospital, The Prostate Clinic (TPC), successfully performed West Africa’s first robotic gynaecological surgery, ushering in a new era of advanced, minimally invasive healthcare in the sub-region. The groundbreaking procedure, carried out on Sunday, involved the robot-assisted removal of ovarian tumours from a 30-year-old woman….
President Bola Tinubu experienced a brief stumble on Tuesday while participating in a ceremonial march-past during his official reception in Türkiye, drawing momentary attention before the event continued smoothly. The incident occurred as President Tinubu joined the guard of honour, walking alongside his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Video footage shared on X by…
Manchester United are heading into a pivotal summer as club captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly set a hefty condition for extending his stay at Old Trafford, demanding a £400,000-a-week salary to commit his future to the club. According to an exclusive report by The Mirror, the 31-year-old midfielder has informed United’s hierarchy that retaining him…
Manchester United have been dealt a significant setback after reports confirmed that defender Patrick Dorgu will be sidelined for around 10 weeks due to a hamstring injury. The news was shared on Tuesday by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via X, citing reports from respected journalist Laurie Whitwell. According to the update, the injury is…
The Lagos State Government has announced a strategic partnership with MTN Nigeria to redevelop the Obalende under-bridge into a modern, purpose-built transport hub to be known as the Y’ELLO Bus Park, marking another step in the state’s drive to reclaim and modernize public spaces. The announcement was made on January 27 by the Commissioner for…
Nigeria’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the death of Sunday Ndidi, the father of Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi, who died after a road accident in Delta State. According to reports, Sunday Ndidi, a retired military officer, was involved in a fatal accident on Tuesday in Umunede, Delta State. He was rushed…
