Author: Press Room

Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate, Cassi, has been evicted from the reality show after spending four weeks in the “Show Ya Sef” house. The show announced Cassi’s eviction in a post on its official social media platforms on Sunday, following the latest round of audience voting. Cassi, whose real name is Ezenwoke Nwosu, is an entrepreneur who joined the reality show hoping to turn around what they described as a difficult period in their life. Explaining their reason for joining the show, Cassi said, “I’ve actually hit a low point in my life. So, I am looking for a…

Premier League side Nottingham Forest and former Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen are set to go head to head for the signature of exciting Nigerian youngster Abdoulaye Agbejoye, Soccernet.ng reports. The highly rated teenager has emerged as one of the brightest Nigerian prospects this summer and could soon be on his way to Europe from Nigerian academy side Grassrunners FC. The 18-year-old has been likened to Manchester City forward Erling Haaland because of his imposing figure and style of play. Agbejoye uses his body well to shield the ball and has the pace to beat defenders, which has drawn comparisons with the Norwegian striker. …

There was panic along the Onitsha-Owerri Road near the Army Checkpoint in Ihiala, Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State, on Sunday after a fully loaded petrol tanker fell by the roadside, obstructing traffic and raising fears of an explosion. The incident, which occurred around 2 pm, was reportedly caused by a steering-system failure that made the tanker lose control and overturn. No casualty was recorded. The accident forced authorities to cordon off the affected lane and divert traffic as emergency responders moved to the scene to prevent a possible fire outbreak. Men of the Anambra State Fire Service were…

Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman has been ranked among the 20 best wide forwards in the world, while compatriot Samuel Chukwueze has missed out, Soccernet.ng reports. Lookman has enjoyed a strong rise in the latest ESPN 100 rankings after an impressive start to life at Atlético Madrid. He joined Los Colchoneros from Atalanta in a deal worth €35.00 million last summer, and he contributed nine goals and four assist in 24 appearance across all competitions. He has also been a consistent performer for Nigeria. Meanwhile, Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal finished second behind Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise, while Lionel Messi is ranked…

By Solomon Odeniyi Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 101-year-old great-grandmother for dealing in illicit drugs. The great-grandmother, identified as Esther Ogunmabo, was arrested in Ilisan, Ogun State, with retail sachets of skunk, a strain of cannabis, weighing 90 grammes, which she claimed she sold to locals. A statement on Sunday by the agency’s spokesman, Femi Babafemi, said the centenarian told operatives that she started engaging in illicit drug trade after her provisions shop was razed by fire. The statement partly read, “Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have recorded significant breakthroughs across…

Nigerian singer-songwriter Kunmie in a monochrome shoot following the release of five new music videos from his debut album, 22. Photo Credit: Kunmie/Instagram  If you’ve been jamming to Kunmie‘s debut album, 22, you may already know that some of its songs come with visuals of their own. Five tracks in particular, “5AM,” “Tonight,” “Prisoner,” “Abeg O” and “Calvary,” have been given their own visual stories, adding another layer to the album. Since “Arike” introduced Kunmie to a much wider audience, 22 has shown that there is more to his sound than one breakout record. Across the album, he moves through…

The Plateau State Government has denied claims that it scrapped the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality in the ongoing cabinet reshuffle by the Governor Caleb Mutfwang administration. The clarification was made on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Policy and Governance, Yiljap Abraham, in an interview with PUNCH Online in Jos. Abraham maintained that the Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality remained key to the Mutfwang administration’s economic diversification agenda, given Plateau’s potential in hospitality, cultural festivals and eco-tourism. PUNCH Online reports that Mutfwang last Thursday carried out a major cabinet reshuffle aimed at repositioning the government for…

Super Eagles defender Ola Aina was involved in a major controversial decision as Nottingham Forest began their 2026-27 Premier League campaign with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Leeds United on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old, who is now into his fourth season with the Tricky Trees, was handed a starting berth in Oliver Glasner’s first official game in charge of the club since taking over from Vitor Pereira earlier in the summer after leaving Crystal Palace. Aina enjoyed an impressive display in the encounter, creating the joint-most chances in the game with three and finishing with a game-high three successful dribbles during his…

A chieftain of the Peoples Redemption Party, Yakubu Kingsley, has urged political parties and candidates contesting the 2027 general elections to shun personal attacks, character assassination and divisive rhetoric during campaigns. Kingsley, who was a presidential aspirant in the PRP, made the call in a statement signed by him and made available to journalists in Abuja on Sunday, following the Independent National Electoral Commission’s lifting of the ban on campaigns ahead of the elections. He said the commencement of campaigns should be viewed as an opportunity for candidates to present clear, practical and credible policies capable of addressing the country’s…

Victor Osimhen has been backed to make an immediate impact at Manchester United, with Turkish pundit Yetiş Yönetci making a huge claim about the Galatasaray striker’s ability, Soccernet.ng reports. Speaking in comments shared by A Spor, Yönetci argued that there are very few clubs in Europe where Al Hilal-linked Osimhen could not play. The Turkish media personality is convinced that the Nigeria international has the quality to lead the attack of one of England’s most famous clubs. “Victor Osimhen would be the cure for all of Manchester United’s woes,” Yetiş Yönetci said. Former Göztepe youth chief scout Burak Kural agreed…