Month: February 2025
238 posts
Brazilian and Former Real Madrid Player Marcelo Announces Retirement from Football at 36
Former Real Madrid defender Marcelo has announced his retirement from football at the age of 36. “At 18,…
Tinubu Sacks UniAbuja, UNN VCs and Appoints Replacements
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has implemented significant leadership changes across multiple federal universities, including renaming the University of…
Nollywood Actor Columbus Irisoanga Passes Away
Veteran Nollywood actor Columbus Irisoanga has passed away, as confirmed by his colleague Hilda Dokubo. His death marks…
Decomposing Body of Kidnapped Anambra Lawmaker, Justice Azuka, Found at 2nd Niger Bridge
The body of Hon. Justice Azuka, a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly representing Onitsha North…
US Pentagon Says 10 ‘High-Threat’ Migrants Are Being Held at Guantanamo
The Pentagon confirmed on February 5 that ten “high-threat illegal aliens” have been transferred to the Guantanamo Bay…
President Trump Signs Executive Order Banning Transgender Women from Women’s Sports in the US
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued an executive order prohibiting transgender women from competing in women’s sports. “The…
One Dead, 15 Arrested Trying to Enter Canada from the US
Canadian police announced on Wednesday, February 5, that one person had died, and 15 others were arrested attempting…
CBN Limits BDCs to $25,000 FX Weekly and One Dealer Bank
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has introduced new guidelines permitting Bureau de Change (BDC) operators to purchase…
Nollywood Filmmaker Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking
A Federal High Court in Lagos has convicted and sentenced 40-year-old America-trained Nollywood filmmaker, Mbadiwe Emeka, to five…
Nigeria Customs Imposes 4% FOB Import Charge
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has begun implementing a 4 percent charge on the Free On-Board (FOB) value…