The African table tennis hierarchy remains firmly under Egyptian rule. On Monday, February 9, 2026, the ITTF Africa Cup concluded in Benghazi, Libya, with a masterclass in dominance: Omar Assar secured a historic seventh men’s title, while 18-year-old phenom Hana Goda continued her flawless continental reign. The “Flawless” Seven: Omar […]
In a landmark ruling for parliamentary autonomy, the Court of Appeal in Abuja has officially upheld the Nigerian Senate’s decision to suspend Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) over allegations of misconduct. On Monday, February 9, 2026, a three-man panel led by Justice Abba Mohammed dismissed the lawmaker’s challenge, declaring that […]
In a vibrant display of cultural heritage and national unity, Dr. Jonathan Dyagas, the Finance Director of the African Olympic Committee, was formally turbaned as the Njet Gwong (Star of Gwong Land) on Saturday, February 7, 2026. The ceremony, held in Fadan Kagoma, Kaduna State, was presided over by His […]
A celebratory night of worship turned into a horrific discovery in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos. Renowned gospel musician Matthew Ogundele, his crew members Itunu Ogundele and Joseph Sanya, and popular blogger Matthew Awosanya (JoesTv) were found lifeless inside a music studio on Wednesday morning. The Final Performance […]
American lawmaker Riley Moore has cautioned that strengthening separatist movements in Nigeria would worsen insecurity and place Christian communities at greater risk. Moore, who visited Nigeria in December 2025 on a fact-finding mission, met with National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State, and religious leaders to […]
A major legal controversy has erupted after Nigerian authorities confirmed that a passport used as evidence in a London property dispute involving prominent lawyer Mike Ozekhome was fake. The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) revealed the passport submitted to support ownership of a North London property was never officially issued and […]
In a strategic move to deepen Arctic ties, France and Canada are set to open consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, on Friday. The expansion comes as geopolitical interest in the Arctic intensifies, particularly after U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed his desire to acquire the island, citing national security concerns. Canada’s […]
Following the brutal killings in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Thursday evening to discuss urgent security measures. The meeting came days after suspected jihadist fighters linked to Boko Haram stormed Worro and Nuku […]
The Trump administration has begun withdrawing about 700 federal immigration enforcement agents from Minnesota, scaling back a controversial deployment that sparked protests, lawsuits, and clashes with local leaders. Despite the reduction, roughly 2,000 agents will remain in the state, a figure Democratic officials say is still excessive. White House border […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has confirmed the arrest of Kannywood star Samha Inuwa after a viral video showed her allegedly using Nigerian currency notes inappropriately. The incident, which sparked outrage across social media, captured Inuwa cleaning mucus from her nose with Naira notes. The EFCC’s Kano Zonal […]
