Nigerian Afrobeats star Omah Lay is building anticipation for his Omah Lay Wembley show as he prepares to headline London’s OVO Arena Wembley on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The concert is part of his Clarity of Mind World Tour and will be one of his major solo performances in the United Kingdom. The official OVO…
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for Israel to adopt a Gaza-style military approach in the occupied West Bank, raising fresh concern over the possibility of a wider Israeli military campaign in the territory. In an interview with Israeli newspaper Ynet published on Sunday, September 27, Smotrich said Israel should “go to war” in…
Nigeria’s response to the diphtheria outbreak is taking different directions across the country, with Zamfara reopening schools after an improvement in its situation while Plateau State intensifies its response after 31 deaths. The developments highlight the challenge facing health authorities: controlling outbreaks locally while building stronger systems to detect and respond to future public health…
Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record after 51,000 people watched the crime thriller Black Market at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday, September 26, as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos venue for the planned attempt. Guinness World Records confirmed 51,000 viewers as the…
Manchester City’s long-running financial case has reached a major turning point, with reports saying the club has been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League. The reported verdict was delivered by an independent commission after a legal process that has lasted several years. However, the case is not finished….
Petrol prices are beginning to fall at some filling stations in Nigeria as cheaper depot supplies start to reach the retail market. MRS has reduced its petrol price in Lagos and surrounding areas from ₦1,370 to ₦1,350 per litre, while some independent marketers are now selling at around ₦1,360. The changes mark one of the…
A 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey on Thursday, September 24, with the tremor felt across several provinces and prompting authorities to begin safety checks on buildings. The Turkey earthquake was recorded at 10:40 a.m. local time in the Karaköprü district of Şanlıurfa province. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority, AFAD, the earthquake…
President Bola Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria on Tuesday, September 29, ending a working vacation that has kept him abroad for almost a month. The President is expected to arrive in Lagos, where he will spend the Independence Day period before returning to Abuja next weekend. His return comes just two days before…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from a goal down to beat Madagascar on Matchday 1 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. With the Nigerian football faithful still smarting from the disappointment of missing two consecutive FIFA World Cups, the win was necessary as the team campaign for an appearance at the tournament to be…
Jadon Sancho’s search for a new club has taken another unexpected turn after Russian Premier League leaders Krasnodar reportedly rejected the chance to sign the former Manchester United winger. According to Russian outlet Championat, Krasnodar were offered the opportunity to sign Sancho, who was interested in moving to the Russian Premier League. The club decided…
