Global oil markets remain on high alert as crude prices continue to fluctuate between $76 and $80 per barrel, driven by renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran and growing uncertainty over the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude traded around $76–$77 per barrel on Friday after briefly climbing above $80…
By Izuchukwu Okosi The duo of Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were on the scoresheet Thursday evening as France beat Morocco 2-0 at the Boston stadium to reach the semifinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The win is the third successive time that France will advance to the ‘last 4’. Mbappe missed a penalty…
A coordinated security operation in Delta State has led to the rescue of a kidnapped woman and the arrest of a suspected bandit during a gun battle deep inside a forest hideout. Mrs. Blessing Chiedu, an indigene of Umunede Kingdom, was abducted on 2 July along Ani-Ifekide Farm Road in Ubulu-Uku by armed kidnappers who…
Morocco have been dealt a major setback ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-final against France after star forward Ismael Saibari was ruled out through injury. Head coach Mohamed Ouahbi confirmed that the 25-year-old attacker will miss Thursday’s blockbuster clash after suffering a hamstring injury during Morocco’s Round of 16 victory over Canada. Although…
Afrobeats superstar Rema delivered one of the standout performances of this year’s Yardland Festival in Paris after opening his set with a powerful rendition of the Nigerian national anthem before seamlessly transitioning into his hit song “Kelebu.” Headlining the final day of the festival at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes, the Nigerian singer surprised thousands of fans…
Presidential Adviser on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, has sparked widespread debate after claiming that some Nigerians earning as little as ₦60,000 a month are better off than compatriots who relocated abroad in search of greener pastures. Speaking on The Morayo Show, Bwala argued that many Nigerians who emigrated to countries like the United…
Chelsea have officially unveiled highly rated Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda after completing his long-awaited move from Sporting CP, with the 19-year-old signing an eight-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The transfer, reportedly worth around £40–42 million (€50 million), was agreed well over a year ago, with both clubs deciding Quenda…
Cardi B turned heads at Paris Fashion Week after stepping out in a breathtaking custom red couture gown while also setting social media abuzz following a viral interaction with Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye. The Grammy-winning rapper attended Robert Wun’s Fall/Winter 2026–2027 Haute Couture show in a dramatic crimson mermaid gown from the designer’s “Childsplay”…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns about his personal safety ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that he is being politically persecuted and systematically targeted. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, the former Anambra State governor claimed that actions taken against him have become so intense that…
NATO member states have agreed to a major multi-billion-pound investment in a new long-range missile defence programme, marking one of the alliance’s most significant military expansion initiatives in recent years as geopolitical tensions continue to rise across Europe and the Middle East. The agreement, reached during meetings involving NATO defense ministers and allied leaders, is…
