Nollywood actor Jerry Williams has been suspended indefinitely by the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) over his involvement with illicit substances. AGN’s national president, Emeka Rollas, announced this in a statement released on Thursday, June 29. According to the statement, “The Guild has been monitoring his involvement in illicit substances since December last year, until…

The Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo and Delta, Dr Khamis Olatunde Badmus has described the incident that happened earlier today at the Osogbo Eid praying ground as unfortunate and avoidable. He also apologised to the Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke over the misunderstanding that occurred which prevented the Governor from observing Eid-el-Kabir prayer along with…

••• Tasks security agents to fish out perpetrators The Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun has condemned the violent attack on Governor Ademola Adeleke by political thugs on the Osogbo Eid praying ground as barbaric and despicable, calling on security agents to go after the perpetrators and those behind…

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has expressed surprise over the speculation linking him to a move from the club this summer. The midfielder confirmed his decision to stay at the Emirates this summer, as he is being strongly linked with a return to Italy. The Italy international is rumoured to be searching for a new club following…

Chelsea are in advanced talks to sign Brazilian forward Angelo from Santos. As reported by football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Wednesday, negotiations are ongoing between Chelsea and Santos for Angelo’s transfer. The Blues reportedly submitted an official bid to the Brazilian club for Angelo’s signature, offering £15 million to Santos in a bid to…

Arsenal have confirmed that defender Mazeed Ogungbo has left the north London club to join Barrow AFC on a permanent transfer. The Gunners disclosed this in a statement via their website on Wednesday. Ogungbo will now play for the League Two side next season. The 20-year-old, who signed his first professional contract for Arsenal in…

The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has expressed its dissatisfaction with the ruling of the Federal High Court, Abuja on the civil rights claim filed by the former Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, Prof. Dibu Ojerinde. In a statement by the Commission’s spokesperson, Azuka Ogugua on Wednesday, the…

A former governor of Oyo State, Rashidi Ladoja, has declared that it is not proper for Ibadan high chiefs to wear crowns. Ladoja, who is the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, insisted that it is not part of the Ibadan tradition. He made these declarations while addressing journalists at his residence on Wednesday during the Eid…

The Peoples Democratic Party has congratulated Nigerians on the celebration of this year’s Eid-el-Kabir and urged Muslims to use the occasion to pray for the triumph of justice and the will of God in the affairs of the nation. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba on Wednesday, commended…

President Bola Tinubu has joined other Nigerian Muslims to perform the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Dodan Barracks Praying Ground in Lagos. The president was accompanied by Mr Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, Mr Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff to the President, Mr Babatunde Fashola, a former Lagos State Governor and other top government functionaries. In…