Bundesliga League giants, Bayer Leverkusen, on Monday, 1 September, 2025 announced the sacking of manager Erik Ten Hag after just two matches in charge. The sacking means the 55-year-old Dutchman now has the unwanted record of being the coach to be fired so early into a Bundesliga season, breaking the previous mark of five matches. Ten Hag joined Leverkusen as the successor to Xabi Alonso, who moved to Real Madrid, and prior to this latest development, he was also fired by Manchester United last October. “This decision was not easy for us. Nobody wanted to take this step “The past…
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Fanafillit Integrated Concepts has once again raised the curtain on its flagship humanitarian project—the GLOWFUX Charity Concert – as preparations for the 2025 edition gather momentum. This year’s theme, “Embracing Humanity, Enriching Lives,” speaks directly to the heart of the project, which has, over the years, become a unifying platform for love, compassion, and giving. The 2025 concert will hold on Saturday, 27 December, 2025, at the National Museum, Onikan, Lagos. The shift from its traditional December 28 date was deliberately made to accommodate the worship activities of religious groups on the “last Sunday of the year,” ensuring a larger…
The Lagos State chapter of the University of Ilorin Alumni Association has commiserated with the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, over the recent train derailment incident. This was contained in a press statement signed by Engineer Isiwat Lawal and Barrister J J Ajadi, Chairperson and General Secretary respectively of the chapter. The Association expressed gratitude to God that no life was lost, describing the incident as “a temporary setback.”. The Association equally reaffirmed its solidarity with Dr. Opeifa, noting that his trajectory of accomplishments — from his role as Transportation Secretary in the Federal…
Engr. (Dr.) Atinuke Wuraola Owolabi, has expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for finding her worthy of being appointed a Member of the North Central Development Commission (NCDC), representing the South West region. Speaking after her swearing-in, Engr. Owolabi described the appointment as a rare privilege and a profound call to serve. She emphasized that the task ahead is a collective mission, requiring teamwork with other board members, ministries, and stakeholders under the Renewed Hope Agenda to deliver tangible development to the people of the North Central region and Nigeria at large. A Fellow of the Nigerian Society…
The Päijät-Häme District Court in Finland has sentenced Nigerian-born Finnish, Simon Ekpa, to six years in prison for terrorism-related crimes and other offences. According to the official court documents now in public domain, the 40-year-old former municipal politician from Lahti was convicted on multiple charges, including participation in the activities of a terrorist organisation, incitement to commit crimes for terrorist purposes, aggravated tax fraud, and violations of the Lawyers Act. The court document stated that Ekpa was ordered to remain in custody. According to the court judgment, between August 2021 and November 2024, Ekpa attempted to promote the independence of the…
Nigerian music representation within the global ecosystem has received another boost after the Grammy Recording Academy extended an invitation to Sijuade Adedokun, a leading music executive and creative industry leader, to join as a voting member of the prestigious awarding institution. The international recognition came just as the well-respected leader was honored at home by the first-class monarch, the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Ghandi Afolabi Olaoye (Orumogege III) with a new appointment. He was appointed as a Member of the Culture and Tourism Committee, under the auspices of the 25-year Development Vision for Ogbomosolandto oversee the successful planning, coordination, and…
English Premier League (EPL) football giants, Liverpool have agreed a British transfer record fee of £125 million to sign striker Alexander Isak from the embattled Newcastle United. According to BBC Sport, an agreement for the Sweden international to move to Anfield is now in place. Newcastle sources claim the deal could be worth as much as £130 million with add-ons.Isak is expected to have a medical on Monday, 1 September, 2025, before signing a six-year contract. Liverpool had an original £110m offer rejected in August but are now set to land their first-choice target of the summer. The protracted saga…
Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has dismissed claims that Lagos is unduly favored in federal project allocations under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing such assertions as “inciteful and fraudulent.” In a response to a recent Daily Trust headline that highlighted Lagos receiving ₦3.9 trillion worth of projects in two years, Dare said the report misrepresented the facts and failed to provide the context necessary for a balanced national conversation. “Numbers without context are not facts. They are distortions—weaponized to inflame rather than inform,” Dare said. “The attempt to portray Lagos as over-pampered while…
Former President of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, Abdulateef Owoyemi, on Sunday, 31 August, 2025, has been appointed as head of the Fusengbuwa ruling house of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Fusengbuwa Ruling House is the next to produce the next Awujale after the death of Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona on July 13 at 91, who reigned for 65 years. This latest development followed the resignation of the former head of the ruling house, Dr Kunle Hassan, founder of Eye Foundation Hospital, at the special Fusengbuwa Ruling House Unification and Integration meeting held at Oba Adesimbo Tunwase Court, Agunsebi,…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats sensation, Ahmed Ololade, popularly addressed as Asake, was the guest of honour at a Major League Soccer fixture between the New York Red Bulls and Columbus on Sunday, 31 August, 2025 where he performed the ceremonial coin toss before kick-off. Photos and short videos the singer posted on Instagram on Sunday, 31 August, 2025 show Asake standing between match officials as he flipped the coin to decide kick-off and sides. He captioned the post: “Asake music gives you wings.” One of his hit singles was played over the stadium speakers during the ceremony of the match that…