The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has warned residents in several parts of the country to prepare for flash flooding as torrential rainfall increases the risk of sudden flooding. The warning comes amid Nigeria’s peak rainy season, when saturated soil, overwhelmed drainage systems and intense downpours can turn ordinary rainfall into a serious hazard. Recent NiMet…
The latest Professor X rumor has Christopher Abbott emerging as the frontrunner for Charles Xavier in Marvel Studios’ X-Men reboot. Abbott and Tom Pelphrey reportedly tested for the role, although Marvel has not officially confirmed Abbott’s casting. And honestly, Professor X is only one piece of the puzzle. Marvel’s new X-Men team is starting to…
President Bola Tinubu has again promised that Nigeria’s state-owned refineries will return to operation, saying the government is carrying out a “structural and economic reset” to ensure the facilities must become productive and profitable. That distinction is important because Nigeria has already celebrated refinery “revivals” that did not last. Port Harcourt restarted in November 2024,…
For the first time in the history of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, Nigeria’s Super Falcons will not be involved, when next year’s tournament is played in Brazil. South Africa’s goalkeeper Kaylin Swart stoutly stood against the Super Falcons and victory in their FIFA World Cup playoff game in Casablanca on Thursday night – the…
At least 13 people have died in the Philippines after nine consecutive days of heavy rain triggered flash floods, landslides and other accidents across the northern part of the country. Eight people were also reported missing, while more than half a million people across 33 provinces had been affected in the initial assessment. But the…
Edo State’s domestic debt has surged by ₦59.37 billion since the end of 2024, rising from ₦113 billion to ₦172.37 billion by March 2026, according to the latest Debt Management Office data. The increase has moved Edo from 12th to sixth among Nigeria’s most indebted states. But the most revealing part of the numbers isn’t…
Real Madrid’s attempt to sign Julián Álvarez from Atlético Madrid has already produced one of the most dramatic transfer stories of the summer. Madrid submitted a €150 million offer for the Argentina striker, but Atlético rejected it outright. The forward’s contract runs until 2030 and contains a reported €500 million release clause, giving Atlético an…
Davido is making sure Carter Efe isn’t just watching the Crystal Palace concert from Nigeria. The Afrobeats superstar reportedly flew the popular streamer to London ahead of his August 14 performance at Crystal Palace Bowl, where Davido is set to headline alongside artists including Omah Lay and Black Sherif. And honestly, this feels less like…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed restrictions that previously prevented banks using its Standing Lending Facility, or discount window, from simultaneously participating in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and primary auctions of government securities. The move took immediate effect following a review of conditions in the FX, money and fixed-income markets. On paper,…
The reported Houthi ground offensive around Mokha and north towards Al-Khawkhah is significant for a reason that goes beyond Yemen’s civil war: control of this coastline could give the Houthis greater leverage over one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. Recent reporting confirms that Houthi attacks on Mokha have intensified, including repeated missile and…
