September 5, 2025
Two Amotekun operatives arrested for cocoa theft
Two Amotekun operatives have been arrested in Ondo for allegedly stealing cocoa pods in Idanre. Police say the case has been moved to SCID for investigation. Two operatives of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, the Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN), codenamed Operation Amotekun Corps, have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the theft […]
Chelsea sign US forward Alyssa Thompson in £1m deal
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Angel City forward Alyssa Thompson for a fee of around £1m, making her one of the most expensive transfers in women’s football history.
Norris leads close fight in Monza as Italian GP heads for thrilling qualifying
Lando Norris set the pace in second practice at the Italian Grand Prix, edging Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Williams’ Carlos Sainz by less than a tenth of a second as the field closed up at Monza.
David Lammy appointed new UK Deputy Prime Minister amid cabinet reshuffle
Following Angela Rayner’s resignation as Deputy Prime Minister and Housing Minister, Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed David Lammy to the role. Lammy will also serve as Justice Secretary, overseeing the Ministry of Justice. This move comes after Rayner stepped down amid controversy over her tax affairs, specifically her underpayment of stamp duty on a […]
US labour market slows down amid economic uncertainty
The United States(US) labour market has begun to stall, with employers facing economic uncertainty due to tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump and an immigration crackdown that has softened the labour pool. The economy added 22,000 jobs in August, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.3 percent, according to the report published by the […]
Tesla proposes trillion-dollar compensation package for Elon Musk
The governing board of electric carmaker Tesla has put forward a pay package for CEO Elon Musk that could make him the world’s first trillionaire, contingent on meeting high-performance standards over the next decade. The proposal, revealed in the company’s regulatory filings, aims to incentivize Musk to drive Tesla’s growth and innovation. “This is a […]
Mpox no longer a global health emergency, but remains a concern in Africa
The World Health Organization declared that mpox is no longer a global public health emergency, citing sustained declines in cases and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo and other affected countries. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, “The mpox Emergency Committee met yesterday and advised me that in its view, the situation no […]
UN Rights Chief urges US to withdraw sanctions on Palestinian NGOs
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has called on the US to revoke sanctions imposed on Palestinian rights groups that have cooperated with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in investigating alleged war crimes committed by Israeli officials. Turk praised the work of the targeted NGOs, saying they have been “performing vital […]
WHO adds weight-loss, diabetes drugs to essential medicines list
The World Health Organization has added a new set of drugs for obesity and diabetes to its essential medicines list, alongside treatments for cancer and cystic fibrosis. The list, consisting of 523 medicines for adults and 374 for children, is a catalogue of the drugs the WHO believes should be available in all functioning health […]
EFCC declares Sujimoto CEO Olasijibomi Ogundele wanted
EFCC has declared Sujimoto CEO, Olasijibomi Ogundele, wanted over alleged diversion of funds and money laundering. Public urged to report his whereabouts. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has officially declared Mr. Olasijibomi Ogundele, the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, wanted for alleged involvement in money laundering and diversion of funds. […]