Norwich City sack Johannes Thorup, confirm Jack Wilshere as interim head coach
Norwich City sacked head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup on Monday after poor results and placed ex-Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere in charge for their two remaining games. The club signed the Danish manager to a three-year contract in May last year. However, under his leadership, the team only won 14 of 47 games, giving […]
Ghana president suspends chief justice
Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country’s Supreme Court chief justice – a move that marks a first in the country’s history. Three undisclosed petitions have been filed against Gertrude Torkornoo calling for her removal while an investigation is launched. Chief justices in Ghana enjoy security of tenure – meaning they can only be […]
FULL LIST: Five new requirements for US Visa applicants in Nigeria
The United States of America has announced that starting from April 22, 2025, all visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos must bring a DS-160 visa application form with a confirmation/barcode number (starting with AA and followed by 00 – two zeroes) that matches the one used to make their appointment online. Here are five new […]
FULL TEXT: Vatican releases Pope Francis’ final wishes
The Vatican has released the final wishes of Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, who died Monday morning. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the 88-year-old detailed his burial procedure, location, and gave his final prayers in the text, which was written in 2022. Find the full text below. TESTAMENT OF […]
Just In: Pope Francis dies at 88
Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement […]
Africa Day to hold in China
The Inaugural Africa Day celebration, aimed to project a vibrant and authentic image of Africa to a global audience, is billed to hold in China in May. The Center for China-Africa Discourse Studies made this known on Wednesday in Lagos. The Communications Director of the centre, Queen Modestus, said in a statement that Africa Day […]
BREAKING: Nigerian Police Impose Stringent Bail Conditions On Man Arrested For Breaking Up With Daughter Of Retired DIG, Hilary Opara
The Nigeria Police Force has imposed stringent administrative bail conditions on David Nwokorie, who was arrested and detained following a breakup with Genevieve Opara, daughter of retired Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Hilary Opara. Genevieve, a Deputy Manager at the National Pension Commission, is married to Seal Nwaka, an official with the Federal Road […]
He knew why he was arrested – Eniola Ajao reacts to alleged involvement in Bobrisky’s case
Famous Nollywood actress and producer, Eniola Ajao has finally reacted to the allegation of her alleged involvement in Bobrisky’s arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. Eniola’s reactions came months after Bobrisky blamed her for his arrest. DAILY POST reports that Bobrisky who received the ‘Best Dressed Female’ award at Eniola’s movie premiere […]
Osun radio station sanctions presenter over CBEX ponzi scheme broadcast
The Osun State Broadcasting Corporation, OSBC, has taken disciplinary action against a presenter found to have aired unauthorised content promoting the now-collapsed CBEX Trading Exchange Global scheme. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the corporation stated that the broadcast occurred without the approval or knowledge of its editorial board, describing it as unauthorised and misleading. […]
We’re loyal to APC, Tinubu – CPC members
The defunct Congress for Progressive Change, CPC bloc of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Wednesday, affirmed its unalloyed loyalty to the ruling party and supports President Bola Tinubu. CPC members dismissed reports of a possible defection from APC, stressing that such a claim was mischievous. Disclosing this in a statement after a meeting of […]