The President of Singapore, Tharman Shanmugaratnam, has extended an official invitation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to visit Singapore to deepen diplomatic ties and broaden bilateral cooperation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Delivery of the Invitation: According to a statement issued by the Nigerian Mission House at the United Nations in New York, the invitation was delivered by Singapore’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Burhan Gafoor, during a visit to Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jimoh Ibrahim.

• Recognition of Reforms: Ambassador Ibrahim noted that Singapore’s outreach is driven by interest in Nigeria’s ongoing economic reforms, comparing President Tinubu’s bold agenda to the developmental strides of Singapore’s late founding Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew.

• Response and Outlook: Ibrahim accepted the letter on behalf of the Nigerian government, assuring the Singaporean delegation that President Tinubu will honor the invitation at an appropriate time.

• UN Committee Recognition: During the meeting, Ambassador Gafoor also congratulated Ibrahim on his recent emergence as Chairman of two major UN bodies: the Fifth Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Matters and the Special Committee on Peacekeeping Operations (Committee of 34).

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Ikechukwu Okonkwo, popularly known as Cross, has revealed that he previously rejected massive financial offers—including ₦500 million and $200,000—from men seeking sexual favors.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Defending Whitemoney: Cross made these statements on while defending fellow reality star Whitemoney, who faced backlash after exposing an unwanted advance from a male admirer on social media.

• Challenging Stereotypes: Cross asserted that a man’s feminine energy, mannerisms, or presentation do not dictate his sexual orientation, emphasizing that someone can exhibit such traits and still be entirely straight.

• Rooted Morals: Explaining why he turned down life-changing sums of money, Cross credited the strong values instilled in him by his mother during childhood, stating that he cannot be bought with material things.

• Calls for Caution and Deliverance: Cross criticized individuals who send inappropriate messages via direct messages without boundaries, suggesting that men attracted to fellow men require spiritual deliverance, while noting that boundaries apply equally to women.

Nigeria Professional Football League champions Rangers International have officially selected the Awka City Stadium as their home ground for the 2026/27 season.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

• Return to Awka: This marks the second time the nine-time league champions will use Awka as their temporary home ground, having previously played there during the 2022/23 abridged season.

• Reason for Move: The club is utilizing the stadium while ongoing renovation works continue at their traditional home, the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium in Enugu.

• CEO Confirmation: Club CEO Amobi Ezeaku confirmed the development to Complete Sports on September 18, stating clearly, “We will play in Awka”.

• Upcoming Schedule: After completing their recent fixtures—including a 2-1 comeback win over Nasarawa United in Owerri and an upcoming Matchday 4 clash against Kun Khalifat—Rangers are set to officially kick off their Awka City Stadium campaign against Ranchers Bees of Kaduna on Matchday 5.