Manchester United’s search for a first Premier League win continues after a 1-1 draw at Fulham on Sunday. Despite leading through a Rodrigo Muniz own goal, United were denied victory by a late equaliser from Emile Smith Rowe. Bruno Fernandes squandered a chance to put United ahead earlier, firing a first-half penalty over the bar…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has launched a successful airstrike on Pauwa Hill, Kankara LGA, Katsina State — a notorious hideout of bandit kingpin Babaro — rescuing 76 abductees, including women and children. According to a statement by the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security, Nasir Mu’azu, the precision air operation was conducted between 6:00…
Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Aondona Dajoh, has officially resigned from his position. In a letter dated August 24, 2025, and personally signed by him, Dajoh stated that the decision was made “in good faith and in the best interest of the state.” He expressed gratitude to his colleagues for the opportunity…
Renowned chef and former Guinness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, is aiming for another global feat—cooking the largest pot of Jollof rice ever recorded. Scheduled for September 12, 2025, at Muri Okunola Park, Victoria Island, Lagos, the culinary challenge will feature a giant custom-made pot measuring six meters wide and six meters tall. Baci, who…
The House of Representatives has questioned the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) over the handling of a N59 billion loan disbursed by the Central Bank of Nigeria for the National Mass Metering Programme (NMMP). In a statement on Saturday, Chairman of the House Joint Committee on Power, Uchenna Okonkwo, said investigations revealed irregularities and poor…
As Rivers State prepares to conclude its emergency rule on September 18th, Administrator Vice-Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas (retd) has inaugurated nine strategic boards to strengthen governance and service delivery. The newly constituted boards include: Ibas charged members to serve with urgency, integrity, and innovation, emphasising professionalism and public accountability. The statement, signed by SSA Media, Hector…
Garin-Faji Village in Sabon-Birni LGA of Sokoto State was thrown into mourning following a tragic boat accident that occurred in the early hours of Friday, August 22, 2025. The mishap happened around 5:30 a.m. as dozens of passengers attempted to cross a local waterway. Eyewitnesses reported that the boat capsized mid-journey, plunging all occupants into…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has stated that Abdullahi Bashir Haske was declared wanted over a long-standing investigation into alleged criminal conspiracy and money laundering—unrelated to his connection with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Addressing speculations that Haske’s relationship with Atiku influenced the EFCC’s decision, the commission’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, dismissed the claims…
Leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a petition with the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), calling for disciplinary action against Justices Binta Nyako, Haruna Tsammani, and Garba Lawal over what he described as gross judicial misconduct and miscarriage of justice in his ongoing trial. In the strongly-worded petition, personally…
