The United States has deployed more than 900 military personnel to Venezuela to support international earthquake relief efforts following last week’s devastating twin earthquakes that have left at least 1,430 people dead and over 68,000 reported missing, according to emergency authorities. The deployment, led by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), focuses on humanitarian operations rather than…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Norway will face Brazil in a repeat of the1998 World Cup fixture albeit at the knockout stage following their nervy 2-1 win over one of African representatives Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday evening. Norway led at half time after swathes of attacking forays made by the Ivorians. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland returned…
A Los Angeles jury has found Chris Brown liable for negligence in a civil lawsuit stemming from a 2020 dog attack involving his Caucasian Shepherd, Hades, ordering the singer to pay nearly $13.9 million in damages. The verdict follows a two-week trial over an incident that left former housekeeper Maria Avila with life-altering injuries. The…
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the most comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established in 1973, introducing a six-week orientation program, redesigned uniforms, civilian leadership and several new measures aimed at modernizing youth service. Announcing the reforms after Monday’s FEC meeting in Abuja, Minister of Youth…
The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt President Donald Trump a major legal setback, ruling 6-3 against his attempt to limit birthright citizenship in the United States. The landmark decision struck down Trump’s executive order, reaffirming that children born on U.S. soil to parents who are undocumented or in the country temporarily remain American citizens under…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Kylian Mbappe scored twice Tuesday night in France’s emphatic 3-0 win over Sweden to reach the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The France international of Cameroon descent has now scored six goals to match Lionel Messi on the top scorers’ list above Erling Haaland (five) and Vinicious Junior…
Social media activist VeryDarkMan (VDM) has ignited fresh controversy after criticizing Pastor Enoch Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), over the cleric’s recent comments defending President Bola Tinubu on the issue of insecurity. The video has quickly gone viral, fueling heated discussions across social media. The backlash followed Pastor Adeboye’s…
Major petroleum marketers in Nigeria have warned they could shut down filling stations nationwide if the Federal Government moves ahead with plans to enforce stricter controls on petrol pump prices in the country’s deregulated downstream sector. The warning comes amid growing tensions between regulators and marketers over fuel pricing following the recent decline in global…
Nigeria has evacuated another 269 citizens from South Africa as renewed anti-migrant protests continue to fuel fears of xenophobic violence across the country. The latest batch of returnees arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos aboard an Air Peace flight from Johannesburg as part of the Federal Government’s ongoing voluntary evacuation program. The…
By Izuchukwu Okosi English Premier League champions Arsenal on Tuesday, June 30, confirmed the departures of 10 yourg players in their fold following the expiration of their contracts. June 30 of every year signals the end of most contracts in club football and the club’s website have published the list of players whose contracts could…
