Fresh military exchanges between the United States and Iran have placed their week-old ceasefire under severe strain, raising fears of renewed instability around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most strategically important shipping lanes. The latest escalation began after Iran was accused of attacking the Singapore-flagged cargo vessel M/V Ever Lovely in the…
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has alleged that attempts are being made to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election following a Federal High Court ruling that overturned an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Speaking at a leadership programme in…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in Toronto on Friday evening to enhance their chances of qualification to the round of 32 stage of the FIFA World Cup. The Teranga Lions who reached the quarterfinals of the tournament in 2002 were almost guaranteed an exit following their defeats against France and Norway in their…
S&P Global has raised its forecast for Nigeria’s average inflation rate in 2026 to 16.9%, up from its previous projection of 15.0%, citing stronger-than-expected spillover from higher global oil prices into domestic energy costs. The revised outlook was published in the ratings agency’s latest report, Economic Outlook Emerging Markets Q3 2026: Inflationary Pressures Will Persist….
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid officially launched a new chapter in his career on Thursday night, unveiling the title of his seventh studio album, Sexy, during an exclusive pre-release listening party in Paris. The private event, held at Cova Club during Paris Fashion Week in collaboration with Deeds Magazine, brought together fashion insiders, music executives and a…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed all banks and other regulated financial institutions to immediately freeze accounts, assets, and financial transactions linked to six individuals and four Bureau De Change (BDC) operators over alleged involvement in terrorism financing. The directive, contained in a circular dated June 24, 2026, follows an update to the…
The United States and its Gulf allies have renewed calls for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, even as the United Nations temporarily suspended its emergency maritime evacuation operation following a fresh attack on a commercial vessel near Oman. Speaking after meetings with Gulf leaders in Bahrain, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio…
It was a massive day for Afrobeats fans as two of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Wande Coal and Davido, delivered fresh music that immediately dominated streaming platforms and social media conversations. Veteran hitmaker Wande Coal officially released his highly anticipated album, KING COAL, marking another milestone in his career as one of Afrobeats’ pioneering voices. The…
At least eight people, including a baby girl, have been confirmed dead after a three-storey shopping mall collapsed in the Alakija area of Lagos State, triggering a massive rescue operation involving multiple emergency agencies. The building, located along Old Ojo Road near Alakija Bus Stop in Ori-Ade Local Council Development Area, caved in on Thursday…
A fresh Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed three people, raising new concerns about the durability of the fragile ceasefire that has remained technically in place following recent regional diplomacy. Lebanese state media reported that the strike targeted a vehicle near Kfardajal in the Nabatieh governorate early Tuesday morning, killing all three occupants….
