The Plateau State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the mob killing of 25-year-old Ibrahim Mbaya, a University of Jos graduate, chef and contestant in the Mr. and Miss Glam Nigeria 2026 pageant, after he was accused of stealing an iPhone 12. Police say efforts are ongoing to arrest other suspects who…
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to sell academy left-back Harry Amass on a permanent transfer this summer, with the club valuing the highly rated youngster at around £6 million. Several Championship clubs have already made approaches, and United are understood to favour a straight sale rather than another loan move. The 19-year-old has impressed during…
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures rolled out the red carpet in Los Angeles on Monday night for the world premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with early reactions praising the film as one of the strongest entries in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man series. The movie, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, arrives in cinemas on July 31…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange market has recorded a major milestone after weekly turnover climbed to $4.375 billion, marking the first time in 2026 that trading activity has crossed the $4 billion mark. The surge reflects improving liquidity and stronger participation in the country’s official FX market. According to market data, the increase was driven largely by…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has warned that a potential “Super El Niño” weather event could inflict between $10 billion and $20 billion in economic losses across Africa, with Nigeria listed among the countries at risk of severe impacts. Speaking to Reuters, AfDB Director for Climate Change and Green Growth, Anthony Nyong, said the anticipated…
A group of lawyers under the Obidient Lawyers Forum has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja seeking enhanced security protection for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), ahead of the 2027 general election. The suit names President Bola Tinubu, the Inspector-General of Police, the Department of…
Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Act has come under fresh scrutiny after civic technology organization Tracka revealed that the Federal Government allocated ₦962.83 billion for the procurement of 39 Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and 2,579 empowerment projects—an amount that exceeds the combined budgets of seven key federal ministries. According to Tracka’s budget review, ₦15.13 billion has been…
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly made Barcelona forward Ferran Torres their top attacking target after ending their pursuit of Yan Diomande, who is now expected to join Real Madrid. The French champions had been pushing hard to sign Diomande, but talks collapsed over the transfer fee and other financial demands. With that deal now off the…
The battle for the top of Apple Music Nigeria is heating up once again, with Asake reclaiming the No. 1 spot while Burna Boy continues an impressive resurgence on the charts. Asake’s hit single “Forgiveness” has returned to No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart, extending its remarkable chart run. The track,…
Team Nigeria’s impressive run at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow continued on Sunday as Ruth Asuquo Nyong claimed a silver medal in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event, adding another podium finish to the country’s growing medal tally. Nyong produced a determined performance, lifting a combined total of 168kg to secure second place. She sealed…
