The Department of State Services (DSS) on Wednesday arraigned five suspected members of the Jama’atu Ansarul Muslimina fi-Biladis Sudan (Ansaru) before the Federal High Court in Abuja over the May 15 abduction of pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State and the alleged killing of two […]
Former Lagos State Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola has issued a bold rallying cry to African leaders, urging deliberate investment in grassroots sports to unlock the continent’s massive economic potential. Speaking as the special guest at the grand finale of the 2026 ITTF Africa Youth Cup at the Borteyman Sports Complex […]
The United States has announced a major restructuring of its visa operations across Africa, with routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic missions ending on August 1, 2026. The US Department of State said the move is aimed at strengthening national security, reducing government spending, […]
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto Prefecture on Tuesday, causing widespread destruction, disrupting important services, and triggering a massive emergency response, Japan Meteorological Agency said.The earthquake, which struck about 20 kilometres south of Kumamoto City on the southwestern island of Kyushu, knocked out power to thousands of homes, damaged […]
Oil prices fell sharply on Monday as a pause in US-Iran hostilities eased fears of further disruption to energy supplies through the Gulf. Brent crude dropped 6% to about $86 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate fell nearly 7%. The calmer geopolitical climate also lifted several global stock markets, […]
In a night of pure drama at the Jeddah Superdome, Anthony Joshua proved why heavyweight boxing remains the sport of sudden twists. Dropped twice in the opening round by Albanian puncher Kristian Prenga, Joshua roared back with a devastating second‑round knockout that electrified fans and reignited his path toward the […]
Barely three weeks after its grand opening, Osun State’s ₦8.52 billion Lameco Flyover in Osogbo has become the center of controversy. Governor Ademola Adeleke has ordered urgent repairs and stepped‑up surveillance after a section of the 672‑metre bridge developed a depression following heavy rainfall. The flyover, commissioned on July 1, 2026, is part of […]
President Bola Tinubu has approved the expansion of the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions as part of efforts to strengthen national security and improve the military’s response to emerging threats. The new divisions will be headquartered in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City, with the restructuring expected to […]
Nigeria’s political temperature spiked Tuesday as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar launched a multi-pronged assault on President Bola Tinubu’s credibility—demanding his resignation over conflicting official accounts of a controversial investment council, challenging a record ₦12.8 trillion budget allocation, and facing a fierce counterattack over his own Washington lobbying operation. The […]
Rapper Slams Gossip Blogs for Obsessing Over Her Love Life as Nigerian Goalkeeper Denies Romance Cardi B has had enough of the tabloid circus. In a fiery car selfie video the Bronx rapper directly addressed gossip blogs scrutinizing her romantic relationships — and crowned herself the “Hip-Hop Britney Spears” in […]
