Commercial vessels have begun safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz under a newly launched United Nations emergency evacuation scheme, offering a major boost to global trade and energy markets after months of disruption in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. The operation follows intensive regional diplomacy and the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework aimed…
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has been mandated to take charge of the Nigeria U-23 men’s football national team, reports Newslegend. The U-23 side, winners of the football event of the 1996 Olympics have had floundering performances in recent OlympicsGames albeit they won silver in 2008 and the bronze medal 2016. The decision to…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced another dramatic day of action as Cristiano Ronaldo broke new ground, Colombia secured a place in the knockout rounds, and Panama became one of the tournament’s first officially eliminated teams. Portugal delivered the standout performance of the day with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the…
A new report by ActionAid International and ActionAid Nigeria has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal priorities, revealing that the country now spends nearly five times more on servicing external debt than on healthcare and education combined. The report talks about the growing burden of debt repayments on Africa’s largest economy, warning that rising obligations to…
Award-winning Nollywood actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured the lead role in Imported Bahu, a new cross-cultural Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series that is already generating excitement among fans of African and Indian entertainment. The series, unveiled by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, stars Ighodaro along with Bollywood actor Rajniesh Duggall in a story centered…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as authorities intensify their efforts to address the growing insecurity in the region. The directive comes amid ongoing operations linked to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in parts of the state. According to…
Russian President Vladmir Putin has renewed calls for peace negotiations with Ukraine, saying that Moscow is prepared to get back to the negotiating table if discussions are based on the previous agreements they reached in Istanbul and the diplomatic understandings discussed in Anchorage. Speaking during a meeting with government officials, Putin said Russia is willing…
Nigerian music star Mr Eazi and his wife, actress and fashion influencer Temi Otedola, have shared new details about their journey to parenthood as they prepare to welcome their first child together. The celebrity couple shocked many when they revealed that they have assembled a team of nine specialist doctors to oversee the pregnancy and…
Nigeria’s long-debated push for state policing has taken a major step forward after President Bola Tinubu formally transmitted the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate for consideration. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution and create a legal framework that would allow states to establish and operate their own police forces…
A major diplomatic breakthrough appears to be taking shape in the Middle East after the United States Senate narrowly approved a War Powers Resolution directing an end to active military hostilities against Iran, while Oman and Iran moved forward with plans to safeguard shipping through the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Senate voted 50-48 in…
