The FCT Police Command has dismissed rumors of an alleged planned abduction at the University of Abuja Campus by unspecified individuals circulating on online platforms.   In a statement released, the FCT Police Command spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, described the news as baseless publications propagated by rumour mongers aiming to create unfounded panic and apprehension among FCT residents and University …

The World Anti-Doping Agency has appealed against the decision to clear world number one Jannik Sinner of blame after he twice tested positive for a banned substance. Wada said last month’s ruling by an independent tribunal to find the Italian had no fault or negligence was “not correct under the applicable rules”. It has appealed to the Court of Arbitration …

The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1 a public holiday to commemorate the Nation’s 64th Independence Anniversary.    The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani in a statement released on Saturday, September 28, said the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government.   The minister congratulated Nigerians …

Veteran actor, Patrick Doyle is of the opinion that it is insensitive for members of a church to celebrate the birthday of their founder by buying him a Rolls Royce at this time when many Nigerians can barely feed themselves.    His post comes barely 24 hours after the founder of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo, was gifted …

Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam tells Football Focus reporter Betty Glover how he learned to communicate with his profoundly deaf parents and how that experience helps him read the game. Watch more on Football Focus on Saturday at 12:00 BST on BBC One, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. Available to UK users only.

Rapper DaBaby has avoided jail time after settling a civil lawsuit stemming from an alleged assault during a chaotic 2020 music video shoot.    The incident took place at a California home owned by Gary Pagar, who had accused the artist of assaulting him during the production of Stunna 4 Vegas’ “Play You Lay” video.   Court documents filed on …

The grand jury investigation into allegations against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is still underway, with more testimony being heard from at least one additional s3x worker, potentially paving the way for new charges.   According to TMZ, the grand jury recently heard testimony from a male escort who claimed to have had previous interactions with Diddy. The testimony reportedly …

The Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has issued a stern warning that officials of the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) implicated in the apartment-for-prison scandal involving controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, will face severe consequences.   This comes in response to reports circulating on social and traditional media that some NCoS officials allegedly arranged for Bobrisky to …

#Endbadgovernance protest organisers have publicly outlined their plan to embark on ”anti-poor policies’ protest on October 1 and have formally written to the Nigerian Police, seeking adequate security for their members during the planned demonstrations.    The protest aims to address growing public dissatisfaction with President Bola Tinubu’s economic policies, which they say have exacerbated hardship across the country.   …

The Federal High Court in Abuja has approved a lawsuit seeking to compel the Federal Government to investigate the alleged connection between the Minister of State for Defence, Alhaji Bello Matawalle, and the activities of bandits in Zamfara State.   The suit, filed by Zamfara-based human rights activist Abubakar Dahiru, names President Bola Tinubu, the Attorney General of the Federation …