The Pipeline Infrastructure Nigeria Limited (PINL) and the Special Prosecution Task Force (SPT) of the Federal Government have joined hands to expose 2 illegal refining sites in Oyigbo local government area of Rivers State. The sites operating under the cover of a logistics company, Emekus Nigeria Ltd, and a faceless but massive piggery, were both exposed to be active illegal sites for refining several litres of stolen petroleum products. Emekus Nigeria Limited is situated at the Umuebule axis of Oyigbo, while the piggery was found at a remote axis east of the bank of the Imo River. Bags of stolen…
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Former AC Milan manager Arrigo Sacchi has advised the club to stop chasing Rasmus Hojlund if he prefers to sit on Manchester United’s bench. He recently revealed that the Denmark international should be avoided if he doesn’t jump at the chance to play for Milan. Speaking to the press, Sacchi shared that AC Milan should be going for players who really want to wear the club’s jersey. According to him, AC Milan shouldn’t be any player’s second choice, so if Hojlund prefers to sit on the bench rather than start in Italy, he should be left alone. He stated that…
Popular singer Simi has blasted whoever recorded and shared a viral video showing Comfort Emmanson, an Ibom Air passenger, being forcibly removed from a flight with her breasts fully exposed. The dispute, which happened on a flight from Uyo to Lagos, involved a passenger later identified as Comfort Emmanson, and the trouble reportedly started when she refused to follow in-flight safety instructions, including switching off her mobile phone during landing. Eyewitnesses and footage shared online have since confirmed that Comfort slapped and assaulted the purser, pulled off her wig and stepped on her. Airport security, including Federal Airports Authority of…
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has said that he wanted to sign for Manchester United in 2012. He recently revealed that the move to Old Trafford did not materialise because Borussia Dortmund blocked the transfer. Speaking to the BBC, Lewandowski shared that despite saying yes to the English club, BvB preferred to keep him for more seasons and sell at a higher value. According to him, he wanted to join Manchester United and play under Sir Alex Ferguson at the time, but Dortmund had other ideas. “To Manchester United I decided and said yes. I wanted to join Manchester United, to…
Popular comedian Bovi Ugboma has come out to react to the viral Ibom Air clip in which a female passenger’s shirt was torn off during an altercation with a cabin crew member. He recently revealed that the incident stresses the need for mental health awareness. The dispute, which happened on a flight from Uyo to Lagos, involved a passenger later identified as Comfort Emmanson, and the trouble reportedly started when she refused to follow in-flight safety instructions, including switching off her mobile phone during landing. Eyewitnesses and footage shared online have since confirmed that Comfort slapped and assaulted the purser,…
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has come out to say that he is still haunted by his Ballon d’Or disappointment at Bayern Munich. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, the 2021 season was the best moment of his career because he won every trophy available to be won with Bayern Munich. Lewandowski added that he still doesn’t know why the award ceremony did not hold, and it hurts him to this day.His words, “I was in the best moment of my career, I won everything with my club.…
President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), MC Oluomo, has urged President Bola Tinubu and aviation authorities to forgive K1 De Ultimate over his recent airport misconduct. He recently described K1 as “a prodigal son” who has accepted his mistakes and deserves to be forgiven. Speaking via a press statement, Mc Oluomo revealed that the Fuji icon has expressed genuine remorse and vowed to make amends following the dispute that led to sanctions by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). According to him, the least Kwam 1 deserves now is mercy, because he is genuinely apologetic and…
Popular footballer, Cristiano Ronaldo, and long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez, have announced their engagement. The couple is finally set for marriage after being together for almost a decade. Confirming her engagement to CR7 on social media, Georgina Rodriguez wrote, “Yes I do. In this and in all my lives.” They have two kids together, with Rodriguez also acting as a stepmother to Ronaldo’s three other kids. Before the latest development, there had been constant questions about when they intend to tie the knot. On her Netflix reality show “I Am Georgina”, she revealed that her friends constantly ask about their marital…
Paris Saint-Germain’s decision to bench Gianluigi Donnarumma is crazy, Christian Abbiati has said. Christian recently revealed that he suspects a deep misunderstanding between the club and the player. Speaking during an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Abbiati shared that something must have happened that the general public does not know about, because there is no logical explanation for what is currently happening. According to him, whatever transpired behind the scenes must have been very serious for both parties to be ready to part ways after a successful season together. “There’s something crazy about all this. Or maybe something happened…
The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) has officially opened submissions for Nigeria’s entry in the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 98th Academy Awards. The NOSC is the only body recognised by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) to decide on Nigeria’s official entry for the Best International Feature Film category. Nollywood producers can start submitting qualifying projects between August 13 and September 12, 2025, through the official NOSC portal. In October 2024, Nigeria chose the epic Hausa film “Mai Martaba” as its contender for the International Feature Film (IFF) category at the 97th Academy…
Popular Afrobeats singer Davido has said that he’ll move into a bigger home with his wife after their white wedding. The “Funds” crooner recently revealed that he is ready to step up his family’s lifestyle after marriage. Speaking during an interview on NoireTV-GlobalblackTV, an American multinational premium cable channel, Davido shared that he is already working on an African Stadium Tour after tying the knot with Chioma. According to him, he has a lot of great plans as a married man, including a European tour, a documentary, and many more fire songs for his fans. OBO, however, stated that he…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has said that the club’s Community Shield defeat against Crystal Palace was a disappointing start to their EPL title defence. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he and his teammates gave everything to win the Community Shield and add another trophy to the cabinet, so it was sad to lose out via penalties. He stated that while the team didn’t play badly at Wembley, there is still so much room for improvement. “Obviously today we lost so that is not a good start,…
Popular perfume entrepreneur Wale Jana has explained the meaning of Davido’s body tattoo, inked to spell Chioma’s name. Recall that the singer recently flaunted the tattoo during his pre-white wedding shoot. Reacting to the photo, Wale Jana revealed that the tattoo is further proof that Davido will not share his body with any other woman after marriage. According to him, the singer is clearly making an effort to be a better person as a married man, and his Chioma tattoo should be seen as his unwavering commitment to her. Jana stated that no matter the temptation, David Adeleke intends to…
Liverpool captain Virgil Van Dijk has said that it was disappointing to see fans disrupt the one minute silence held to honor late Diogo Jota. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, it was disturbing to see some supporters try to disrupt the solemn moment, but he also knows that it is difficult to control 80,000 supporters at Wembley. VVD added that it is just sad to know that people are happy with themselves when they do cruel things like that. His words, “Yeah, I’m disappointed. That’s the only…
Popular Afrobeats singer Davido has said that he recorded a special song with Omah Lay. The “With You” crooner recently revealed that he has made many songs with Omah Lay, and fans have been reacting. Speaking during an interview on NoireTV-GlobalblackTV, an American multinational premium cable channel, Davido shared that performing the record together in Toronto was a memorable moment for him. According to him, despite inviting Omah Lay to perform alongside him during his U.S tour, the singer was too busy to show up. He stated that Omah Lay couldn’t make it because he is currently recording his album.…
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has come out to react to fans disrupting the one minute silence held in honour of late Diogo Jota. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting. According to him, he doesn’t think the disruption happened with any bad intent, and it didn’t feel like the fans knew it would happen before the game. Slot added that he is a positive person, so he’ll focus on the respect late Jota keeps getting across the globe. His words, “I don’t think this was planned. Maybe the fan was not aware…
Popular talent manager Ubi Franklin has come out to praise Davido’s wife, Chioma. He recently declared that her marriage to the singer will remain blessed forever. Detailing how Chioma stood by him during his trying times, Ubi shared that he couldn’t skip her wedding because Chioma is someone who was available to him when he needed a friend the most. According to him, after the recent loss of his sister, Chioma spoke to him on the phone for days, just to reassure him that everything would be fine eventually. Ubi concluded by praying for the newlywed couple, urging God to…
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has shared a touching goodbye message to the club. This is coming after his departure to Al-Hilal, and fans have been reacting. Speaking via his social media page, Nunez revealed that the special memories he made at the club will stay with him wherever he goes. According to him, he is grateful to the supporters for the love they showed him since he arrived from Benfica, and he’ll never forget how they always had his back on and off the pitch. Darwin stated that the 3 special years at Anfield will stay with him forever. “Thank…
Nollywood actress Debbie Shokoya has come out to hail her colleague Funke Akindele for promoting her newly-released movie, “Scars.” She recently shared a screenshot of their chat where she told Funke Akindele that the film was not doing well on YouTube. Flaunting another screenshot of the filmmaker putting up the movie’s poster on her Instagram story to promote it, Shokoya asked Nigerians to help her pray for Funke Akindele. According to her, after telling Funke that her latest movie isn’t doing well on YouTube, Funke immediately shared the project with her fans to increase her views. “Help me drop prayers…
Officials of the Ogun State Government have served notices to seal properties linked to former governor and current senator, Otunba Gbenga Daniel (OGD). The affected assets reportedly include Daniel’s private residence and a hotel, though the government has yet to issue a formal statement on the reason for the action. The move has already stirred political chatter and speculation over possible motives, especially given the long-standing political history between the incumbent governor, Dapo Abiodun, and his predecessor. Details of the enforcement process remain sketchy, but sources suggest that the sealing could be related to regulatory, tax, or compliance issues —…