Friday, September 4, 2026

Femi Ajanaku

September 3, 2026

Ex-NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. dies by suicide at 40

In 2010, he was traded to the Detroit Lions and set a career record of five interceptions during the season. 

Alphonso Smith Jr.
September 3, 2026

FBI probes massive sales of U.S., Canadian driving licences on dark web marketplace

Mr Krebs noted the authenticity of the data belonging to dozens of people being sold on the website.

FBI officials and U.S./Canadian driving licences
September 3, 2026

Pentagon issues new, mandatory testosterone screening for active-duty, reserve service members

Female service members would be assessed for any symptoms of hormonal dysregulation, which can link to disrupted menstrual cycles.

U.S. service members
September 3, 2026

U.S. largest workers’ union leader Kimberly Goodwin busted for criminal activities, convicted

AFGE is the largest federal employee union, representing 820,000 workers in the federal government and the District of Columbia.

American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE)
September 3, 2026

Venice Film Festival begins with George Clooney honoured with lifetime achievement award

The 83rd Venice International Film Festival has opened in Venice, Italy, with U.S. actor George Clooney receiving the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement on Wednesday.

Clooney posing with award
September 2, 2026

MapQuest becomes top free app in U.S. after refusing to rename Lake Ontario

Other platforms such as Apple Maps and Google Maps have changed the name of the lake for U.S. users.

MapQuest
September 2, 2026

Toyin Alausa raises alarm over rising cancer deaths in Nollywood

Her comments follow the cancer deaths of Alex Ekubo, Taiwo “Ogogo” Hassan and Atinuke Kareem.

Toyin Alausa
September 2, 2026

Tinubu congratulates Zamfara governor Dauda Lawal on 61st birthday

Mr Tinubu also praised his multi-sectoral approach in ensuring good governance.

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal
September 2, 2026

Corps member who served at Bowen University in 2010 became bursar 16 years after

Ms Olapade assumed office as the university’s fifth substantive bursar on Wednesday.

Folasade Olapade
September 2, 2026

21 passengers die in latest Egypt’s bus accident

Reports noted that the bus carried 43 passengers, including 22 Jordanians.

Egypt bus accident