Yaya Toure has been appointed as manager of Slovakian giants Slovan Bratislava, the club confirmed on Saturday. Yaya Toure, 43, has signed a three-year contract in the Slovakian capital. “I’m very happy and excited; honestly, I can’t wait for us to get to work together on Monday,” Toure said in a …
Read More »Czech billionaire Kretinsky to become largest shareholder in West Ham United
Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is set to become the largest shareholder of football club West Ham. His company, 1890 Holdings, will acquire a significant stake from the Gold family, increasing his influence to around 43 per cent. Club representatives announced the news at a time when the London side have …
Read More »Date confirmed for NDA admission screening test In Lagos
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will conduct its Admission Screening Test in Lagos State on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Truthng reports that the Lagos State Government announced this through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, saying preparations were already being made to ensure a smooth exercise. According to the …
Read More »Court orders ICPC to arrest Tinubu’s ex-Science Minister, Uche Nnaji
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to arrest former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, over alleged certificate forgery. Newsextra24 reports that the court gave the order on Thursday following an ex parte motion filed by the …
Read More »Betway appoints Don Jazzy as Brand Ambassador for Nigeria
Betway, a premier online sports betting and gaming brand, today announced awardwinning music executive, entrepreneur and cultural icon Don Jazzy as its new brand ambassador in Nigeria. Widely regarded as one of Africa’s most influential entertainment figures, Don Jazzy is a defining force in Nigerian popular culture. As founder of …
Read More »Iran fixes July 9 for Ali Khamenei’s Burial
Iran will bury its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on July 9 at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, according to Iranian state television. Truthng reports that the funeral proceedings are scheduled to begin on July 4 in Tehran, more than four months after Khamenei was killed during US-Israeli airstrikes. Iranian …
Read More »RCCG plans N600m facility for rehabilitation, reintegration of ex-inmates
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Prison and Hospital Ministry (PHM) is planning a N600 million facility for rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-inmates. Pastor Ariyo Popoola, the National Chairman of PHM, made the disclosure on Friday in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Seventh …
Read More »Partey denied entry to Canada ahead of Ghana’s World Cup opener
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has reportedly been denied entry into Canada ahead of the Black Stars’ opening fixture at the FIFA World Cup. According to reports by The Athletic, Canadian authorities declined to grant a visa to the former Arsenal FC player due to the sexual assault charges he is …
Read More »House of Reps member Yaya Tongo dies at 64
Rep. Yaya Bauchi Tongo, member representing Gombe/Kwami/Funakaye Federal Constituency of Gombe State, has died following an illness. The House of Representatives confirmed his death Friday in Abuja through spokesperson Akin Rotimi. The death was also confirmed by the Gombe State Caucus of the House. —Public service career— Rotimi said Tongo’s …
Read More »NABTEB deploys GPS tech against exam fraud, seeks stronger ICPC partnership
The National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) says it has intensified efforts to combat examination malpractice through technology-driven monitoring systems and stronger institutional collaboration. Dr Aminu Mohammed, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of NABTEB, disclosed this in Benin while receiving the Edo Resident Commissioner of the Independent Corrupt Practices …
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