In the 11th execution in the southern US state this year, Curtis Windom, 59, convicted of the 1992 murders of three people has been put to death by lethal injection in Florida on Thursday, 28 August, 2025. According to US media witnesses, his execution was carried out at 6:17 pm (2217 GMT) at the Florida State Prison, and his last words were unintelligible, Windom bagged death sentence for killing his girlfriend, Valerie Davis; her mother, Mary Lubin; and Johnnie Lee, a man who allegedly owed him a gambling debt. On Wednesday, 27 August, 2025, the US Supreme Court rejected his…
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Turkish football giants, Fenerbahce Sports Club on Friday, 29 August, 2025 confirmed that it has sacked controversial Portuguese manager, Jose Mourinho, a former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss, who took over at the beginning of the 2024/2025 season, reports thegazellenews.com. The club confirmed the exit of the Portuguese tactician through a statement issued on Friday, 29 August, 2025 on its official X account. ”We have parted ways with Jose Mourinho, who has been the manager of our Professional Football A Team since the 2024-2025 season. We thank him for his efforts for our team and wish him success in his future…
By Azuh Arinze Very few books, I must confess, have generated as much excitement – long before their release and even after – as Femi Otedola’s Making It Big. And the reason is obvious: many readers also want to learn how to “make it big” like the son of the late Sir Michael Agbolade Otedola, former governor of Lagos State. Born on November 6, 1962, in Ibadan, Oyo State – though originally from Odoragunshi in Lagos – Femi Otedola, or “FO” as close friends fondly call him, is currently one of Africa’s richest men. He is married to the elegant…
By Seye Oladejo The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has observed with keen interest the growing speculation surrounding the possible return of former President Goodluck Jonathan to the 2027 presidential race. While we acknowledge the former president’s role in the peaceful democratic transition of 2015 — an act that rightly earned him praise at home and abroad — we must state, in clear terms, that Nigeria has since moved beyond the politics of sentiment, nostalgia, and symbolism. The challenges of today and the future require bold, capable, and forward-thinking leadership — not a return to the…
His name is Hezekiah Fadare of Graceful Seafoods. He is a fraudster and uses Sterling Bank account 0127403422 to defraud Nigerians. His phone number is 07026321827. It is believed the food firm is also culpable in his fraudulent activities. On Thursday, 28 August, 2025 around 9:30am, he collected N38,500 through the Sterling Bank account to supply snails. He promised delivery before 4pm. When called later to remind him of the delivery, he said that was not the first time to “chop people’s money”, using the Sterling Bank account. Now, he has refused to pick his calls. Security agents have been…
Seun Oloketuyi, a renowned filmmaker and founder of the Best of Nollywood Awards, has announced the release of his latest book, ‘Making Movies the Nollywood Way’. “This comprehensive guide offers unique insights into the thought process behind Nollywood movies, featuring opinions and viewpoints from 21 industry experts,” Oloketuyi said. Book Highlights: Industry Insight: The book shares the experiences and challenges faced by Nollywood filmmakers, providing valuable lessons for aspiring filmmakers. Expert Contributions: Featuring 21 prominent Nollywood professionals, including Ọpa Williams, Wale Adenuga, and Emem Isong, who share their stories, successes, and setbacks. Coffee-Table Format: Beautifully designed with action pictures and…
After a long wait, the Federal Government of Nigeria finally caved in to pressure and doled out a cash price of N200,000 to Nafisat Abdullahi, winner of the TeenEagle global competition. The Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa in company with the Minister of State, Prof Suiwaba Ahmad, at a ceremony in Abuja on Thursday, 2025 recognised Ms Nafisat and other winners of the global competition. Dr Alausa, who described the winners as beacon of excellence and inspiration to Nigerian youths, said the federal government is laying the groundwork for a stronger foundation to reduce the number of out-of-school children…
One of Nigeria’s most eligible bachelors, Falz the Bahd Guy, is officially off the market. The award-winning artiste made the announcement in a post via his Instagram page on Thursday, 28 August, 2025, where he shared stunning photos from the wedding photoshoot with his bride. Expressing his joy, Falz captioned the post: “It’s been a long time coming, and having to do this with you is one of the best decisions of my life.” The news has since set social media abuzz, with fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry trooping to his comment section to congratulate the newlyweds. Credit:…
The Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, on Thursday, 28 August, 2025, raised the alarm over threats to his life and those of the company’s management staff. Ojulari said his only “offence” was introducing reforms in the oil and gas sector in line with the mandate given to him by President Bola Tinubu to revive the nation’s moribund refineries. Speaking when he received a delegation of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), led by its President, Comrade Festus Osifo, at the company’s headquarters in Abuja, Ojulari…
By Mobolaji Sanusi “Karma brings justice not vengeance. It’s the universe’s way of restoring balance…..Karma is a potent reminder that justice is always in the works, even if it seems slow.” ——-Anonymous He’s at the moment the Senator representing Ogun East Senatorial District. But between 2003-2011, he ruled Ogun State as an absolute governor and left with a record of being rated as the most tyrannical henchman that ever governed that State. This is no less a person than Otunba Gbenga Daniel who for eight years ruled with downright intolerance disguised in erroneous ‘omoluabi’ garb. He left office with a…