Winter Olympics 2026: IOC expels Ukrainian skeleton racer over “Memory Helmet.”
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has summarily disqualified Ukrainian skeleton pioneer Vladyslav…
Winter Olympics 2026: IOC expels Ukrainian skeleton racer over “Memory Helmet.”
CORTINA D’AMPEZZO — The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has summarily disqualified Ukrainian skeleton pioneer Vladyslav Heraskevych from the 2026 Winter Games. This drastic measure followed the athlete’s steadfast refusal to remove a helmet honoring compatriots killed in the ongoing Russian invasion. In a high-stakes confrontation on Thursday morning, IOC President Kirsty Coventry personally met with…
Economic Reforms: BOI Hits Record N636bn Outlay as Industry Peaks.
ABUJA — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally lauded the Bank of Industry (BOI) for a historic N636 billion loan disbursement to Nigerian enterprises in 2025. This record-breaking volume, the highest in the institution’s history, reached over 7,000 enterprises across the federation. The President characterized this milestone as empirical validation of his administration’s macroeconomic reforms….
A Single Pill That Could Silence Jet Lag And Rewire The Human Body Clock
In a recently published article titled: A Period1 inducer specifically advances circadian clock in mice, researchers in Japan have developed an experimental drug that could reset the body’s internal clock. This dramatically shortens recovery time after long-haul travel. In a world that never sleeps and rarely stays in one time zone, science may be inching…
Truck Crushes Toyota at Eleko; Husband Dead, Wife Critical.
LAGOS — A harrowing road traffic accident at the busy Eleko Junction claimed the life of a male motorist and left his wife fighting for survival early Thursday. An articulated truck loaded with granite reportedly suffered a catastrophic brake failure while traveling at high speed from the Epe axis. The heavy-duty vehicle veered sharply off…
Nine Kidnapped Victims in Kwara Remain Captive After Community Pays N40 Million Ransom
Nine individuals who were abducted by terrorists in Adanla community, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, remain in captivity despite a N40 million ransom being paid by the community for their release. The ransom, which was gathered through contributions from community members and concerned citizens, was delivered to the terrorists, but the victims…
Alleged N8.7b Fraud: Justice Egwuatu Steps Down from Malami’s Trial.
ABUJA — The high-profile money laundering and asset forfeiture cases involving former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami (SAN), hit a significant procedural bottleneck today. Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja has formally recused himself from the proceedings, without citing reasons for his withdrawal. This development comes barely a week…
AFCON 2027 May Be Delayed Until 2028 Due to Concerns Over Infrastructure in Host Countries
Next year’s Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) could be postponed until 2028, as doubts about the readiness of Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda to host the prestigious tournament grow. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to discuss the potential delay during its executive committee meeting in Dar es Salaam on Friday. In addition…
NAFDAC Debunks Suspension Rumour, Insists Sachet Alcohol Ban Remains in Force
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has debunked reports alleging that the Federal Government directed a suspension of the ban on sachet alcohol and alcoholic beverages packaged in PET bottles below 200ml, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Thursday, NAFDAC clarified that no such…
Edo Kidnapping Crisis Deepens as Gunmen Abduct Police Officer, Demand N100m Ransom
The wave of kidnapping in Edo State has intensified, with gunmen abducting a police officer and four other residents in separate attacks in Akoko Edo Local Government Area. The incidents, which occurred within days of each other, highlight growing insecurity in the area despite a recently imposed curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. by…
World Cup Ticket Prices Surge on FIFA Resale Platform Ahead of 2026 Tournament
World Cup ticket prices for the 2026 tournament have surged dramatically on FIFA’s official resale platform, with some seats listed at several multiples of their original face value, intensifying concerns over affordability and fan access. Weeks after FIFA President Gianni Infantino cautioned that resale listings could attract exorbitant pricing, the market has validated those fears….