Legendary fashion icon Giorgio Armani dies at 91

Farewell to a Maestro: Legendary Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies at 91

The fashion world is mourning the loss of one of its most revered figures, Giorgio Armani, who passed away peacefully at the age of 91 in his Milan home on September 4, 2025.

The Armani Group confirmed his death in a heartfelt statement, describing him as a “tireless driving force” who worked until his final days, surrounded by loved ones. His passing marks the end of an era for modern fashion, as Armani leaves behind a legacy defined by elegance, innovation, and unwavering independence.

Brazillian Billionaire leaves entire fortune to Neymar despite never meeting the football star

A Billionaire’s Final Wish: Neymar Named Sole Heir to £846 Million Fortune Despite No Personal Connection

In a story that has stunned both the financial and sporting worlds, a Brazilian billionaire has reportedly left his entire fortune, estimated at £846 million ($1 billion), to football superstar Neymar Jr., despite never having met him.

The extraordinary bequest was formalized in a will authenticated on June 12, 2025, at a notary office in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in the presence of two witnesses.

Why Drinking Alcohol is Not Sin – Gospel Singer, Gaise Baba

Faith, Freedom, and Fermentation: Gaise Baba’s Bold Take on Alcohol and Christianity

In a moment that has stirred both curiosity and controversy across Nigeria’s Christian community, gospel singer Akinade Ibuoye, popularly known as Gaise Baba, has publicly declared that drinking alcohol is not a sin.

The statement, made during an appearance on the Blackfame Podcast, challenges long-held beliefs within conservative circles and invites a deeper reflection on the intersection of faith, personal conviction, and cultural norms.

93-year-old husband stabs his wife to death during argument in car because he “couldn’t take it anymore”

A Marriage Ends in Tragedy: 93-Year-Old Husband Fatally Stabs Wife During Car Argument

In a deeply unsettling incident that has shocked the community of Pekin, Illinois, a 93-year-old man, James E. Pate, has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly stabbing his 80-year-old wife, Cheryl Pate, to death during a heated argument in their car. 

The tragic event unfolded on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and has since drawn national attention due to its disturbing nature and the age of those involved.

I know where bandits are, but security agents take orders from Abuja – Zamfara governor, Dauda Lawal

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal Decries Federal Control Over Security Amid Banditry Crisis

In a striking and emotionally charged revelation, Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal has voiced deep frustration over his inability to combat rampant banditry due to the centralized control of security agencies by the federal government in Abuja.

Speaking in a viral video that has stirred national debate, Lawal declared that he knows the precise locations of bandit leaders operating within Zamfara, even claiming he can track their movements using his mobile phone. However, he lamented that despite this intelligence, he is powerless to act because security operatives in the state take orders solely from Abuja.

FG Predicts Five-Day Heavy Rainfall, Flooding in 14 States

Deluge Warning: FG Predicts Five-Day Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Across 14 Nigerian States

In a stark alert issued by the Federal Government of Nigeria, citizens across 14 states have been warned to brace for a five-day stretch of heavy rainfall that could trigger widespread flooding. 

The forecast, spanning from September 4 to September 8, 2025, was released by the Federal Ministry of Environment through its National Flood Early Warning Centre. The statement, signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of the Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management Department, underscores the growing urgency of Nigeria’s climate vulnerability.

One Killed an at least six injured in mass stabbing in Canada

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Tragedy in Hollow Water: One Dead, Several Injured in Canadian Mass Stabbing

A remote Indigenous community in Canada was rocked by a horrifying act of violence on Thursday, September 4, 2025, when a mass stabbing left one person dead and at least six others injured.

The incident occurred in Hollow Water First Nation, a small Anishinaabe community located approximately 200 kilometers northeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) swiftly responded to what they described as a “mass casualty” event, triggering a heavy police presence throughout the area.

For One Year, They Locked Me In A Room And Every Month A Nurse Came To Withdraw My Blood – Mercy

For One Year, They Locked Me In a Room: Mercy’s Haunting Tale of Medical Captivity

In a chilling revelation that has gripped the internet, a woman named Mercy recounts a disturbing experience that sounds more like a psychological thriller than real life.

Her story, which begins with the haunting line, “For one year, they locked me in a room and every month a nurse came to withdraw my blood,” has sparked widespread speculation and emotional reactions across social media platforms.

Anger From The Alter: Why Deeper Life Church Elders Are Not Happy With Founder, Pastor William Kumuyi

Anger From the Altar: Why Deeper Life Church Elders Are Not Happy With Founder, Pastor William Kumuyi

The Deeper Life Bible Church, long revered for its doctrinal rigidity and spiritual discipline, has recently found itself in the throes of an internal leadership crisis that has stirred emotions from the pulpit to the pews.

At the heart of this unrest is the revered founder and General Superintendent, Pastor William Folorunso Kumuyi, whose decades of stewardship are now being quietly questioned by some of the church’s senior elders.

Mob Sets Ablaze Three Park Touts In Abuja After Causing Deaths Of Couple With Son

Mob Justice in Abuja: Tragedy Unfolds as Touts Set Ablaze After Fatal Accident

A harrowing incident unfolded in the Mabushi area of Abuja on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, when three park touts, locally known as "agberos", were set ablaze by an enraged mob following a fatal accident that claimed the lives of a man, his wife, and their son.

The tragedy has sparked widespread outrage and renewed calls for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) authorities to crack down on touting and extortion practices linked to the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

‘She could die any moment’: family of girl, eight, plead for urgent evacuation from Gaza

A Race Against Time: Family Pleads for Evacuation of Eight-Year-Old Girl from Gaza

In the heart of war-torn Gaza, the desperate cry of a mother echoes through the chaos: her eight-year-old daughter is malnourished, gravely ill, and may die at any moment if not evacuated.

This haunting plea has captured international attention, highlighting the dire humanitarian crisis unfolding in the besieged enclave.

He asked me if I was a graduate, and I said yes. Then, he handed me over to a commissioner - Oluwatosin

From Puff-Puff Seller to Government Chef: Oluwatosin Adejumo’s Unexpected Journey

In a heartwarming twist of fate, Oluwatosin Adejumo, a 30-year-old graduate of Home Economics with a Nigerian Certificate in Education, found herself transitioning from street vendor to government chef, thanks to a chance encounter with Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke.

Google Is Fined $3.5 Billion for Breaking Europe’s Antitrust Laws

Google Slammed with $3.5 Billion EU Fine Over Antitrust Violations

In a landmark decision that reverberated across the tech world, the European Union has fined Google a staggering €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for breaching the bloc’s antitrust laws.

The penalty, announced on September 5, 2025, marks the fourth major antitrust action against the tech giant by the EU and underscores Brussels’ intensifying scrutiny of dominant digital platforms.

Tragedy on the Kainji Reservoir: Over 60 Dead in Niger State Boat Accident

Tragedy on the Kainji Reservoir: 60 Dead in Nigerian Boat Disaster

A devastating boat accident in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State has claimed the lives of at least 60 people, sending shockwaves through the nation and prompting renewed calls for improved waterway safety.

The incident occurred on the morning of Tuesday, September 2, when a vessel carrying over 100 passengers departed from Tungan Sule in Malale district en route to Dugga for a condolence visit. Around 11 a.m., the overloaded boat struck a submerged tree stump near the Gausawa community in Borgu Local Government Area and capsized in the Kainji reservoir.

Nestle Dismisses CEO Over Office Romance

Nestlé Ousts CEO Laurent Freixe Over Undisclosed Office Romance

In a dramatic shake-up at the helm of one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, Nestlé has dismissed its Chief Executive Officer, Laurent Freixe, following revelations of an undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate. 

The Swiss multinational announced the decision on September 1, 2025, stating that the relationship violated the company’s code of business conduct and governance standards.

Nigeria Meets 2024 Revenue Target, No Borrowing Needed – Tinubu

Nigeria's President, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu

Nigeria Surpasses Annual Revenue Target Ahead of Schedule, Says President Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced that his administration has successfully met Nigeria’s annual revenue target well ahead of schedule, marking a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery and fiscal strategy. 

Speaking at the Presidential Villa during a meeting with founding members of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) and The Buhari Organisation, Tinubu attributed the achievement to robust growth in the non-oil sector and sweeping economic reforms.

UPDATED: Anti-party allegations not enough to punish Wike – PDP

Nyesom Wike, Hon. Minister, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory

PDP Clarifies: Anti-Party Allegations Alone Insufficient to Sanction Wike

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially stated that allegations of anti-party activities leveled against Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, are not enough to warrant disciplinary action without a formal petition backed by credible evidence.

Illegal occupants will be thrown out, poverty is not an excuse - Wike says as he vows to demolish shanties in FCT

Nyesom Wike, Hon. Minister, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory 

Wike Declares War on Illegal Settlements in FCT, Says Poverty Is No Excuse for Criminality

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has issued a firm warning to illegal occupants residing in shanties across Abuja, declaring that they will be evicted as part of a sweeping effort to restore order and enhance security in the capital city. 

Speaking during his monthly ministerial press briefing, Wike emphasized that poverty cannot be used as a justification for unlawful occupation or criminal behavior, insisting that the government will not tolerate lawlessness under any guise.

Overworked Resident Doctor, Femi Rotifa, Dies After 72 Hour Shift at RSUTH

Death on Duty: The Tragic Collapse of Dr. Femi Rotifa After 72-Hour Shift

In a heartbreaking incident that has reignited urgent calls for reform in Nigeria’s healthcare system, Dr. Oluwafemi Stephen Rotifa, a young and promising resident doctor at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital (RSUTH), collapsed and died after enduring a grueling 72-hour shift in the Emergency Room. 

The tragedy unfolded on a Monday morning in early September 2025, when Rotifa, reportedly battling malaria, retreated to the call room to rest and was later found unresponsive on the floor. Despite efforts to resuscitate him in the Intensive Care Unit, he was pronounced dead shortly after.

Wike Flags Off Reconstruction Of Karu-Customs Clinic Road

Reviving Karu: FCT Minister Flags Off Road Reconstruction Project

In a bold stride toward infrastructural renewal, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barrister Nyesom Wike, has officially flagged off the emergency reconstruction of the Karu Road, a 5.4-kilometre stretch from the Karu Interchange to the Customs Clinic Junction within the Abuja Municipal Area Council.

This initiative marks a significant milestone in the FCT Administration’s commitment to improving the quality of life in satellite towns and aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Banditry: They wanted Nigeria to burn if Buhari did not become president in 2015 - Datti Baba-Ahmed

Datti Baba-Ahmed, Fmr. Vice Presidential Candidate of Nigeria's Labour Party

Datti Baba-Ahmed Alleges 2015 Power Struggle Fueled Nigeria’s Banditry Crisis

Labour Party’s 2023 vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed, has made a bold and unsettling claim about the origins of Nigeria’s ongoing insecurity, particularly the rise of banditry. 

In a recent interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Baba-Ahmed alleged that certain political actors were so desperate to see Muhammadu Buhari become president in 2015 that they were willing to let Nigeria descend into chaos if their goal was not achieved.

Elon Musk's daughter 'doesn't have a lot of money' despite dad's huge wealth

Vivian Wilson, Estranged Eldest Child of  Elon Musk

Vivian Wilson Opens Up: Life Without Elon Musk’s Fortune

Vivian Jenna Wilson, the estranged daughter of billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, has revealed that she lives a modest life far removed from the wealth and fame associated with her father. 

In a candid interview with The Cut, the 21-year-old shared that she currently resides in Los Angeles with three roommates, not out of necessity but because it’s more affordable.

Despite being the child of the world’s richest man, Vivian insists she has no access to his fortune and does not possess the financial privileges many assume she enjoys.

Tinubu orders mandatory health insurance across ministries, agencies

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

Tinubu Mandates Nationwide Health Insurance Across Government Ministries and Agencies

In a landmark move to bolster Nigeria’s healthcare system, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the immediate implementation of mandatory health insurance across all federal Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). 

The directive, issued through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, aligns with the provisions of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act of 2022, which mandates universal health coverage for all Nigerians.

New Curriculum: Full List of JSS, SS subjects

Nigeria Unveils New Curriculum with Full Subject List for Junior and Senior Secondary Schools

In a bold stride toward modernizing education, the Federal Government of Nigeria has released a comprehensive new curriculum for Junior Secondary School (JSS) and Senior Secondary School (SSS) students, set to take effect from the 2025/2026 academic session. 

The curriculum overhaul is designed to equip students with 21st-century skills, emphasizing digital literacy, entrepreneurship, and practical learning.

Kogi bans graduation ceremonies in basic, secondary schools

Kogi State Abolishes Graduation Ceremonies in Schools to Curb Costs and Promote Academic Discipline

In a sweeping reform aimed at reshaping the educational landscape, the Kogi State Government has officially banned graduation ceremonies in basic and secondary schools across the state. 

The announcement was made by the Commissioner for Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, during a stakeholders' meeting held in Lokoja, the state capital. This decision, which takes immediate effect, also extends to signing-out ceremonies in tertiary institutions both within and outside the state.