UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as both Prime Minister and Labour Party leader after facing mounting pressure from within his party. Starmer’s resignation comes less than two years after Labour’s historic 2024 election victory, which ended 14 years of Conservative rule. However, his leadership faced growing criticism over…
Nollywood stars Timini Egbuson and Bimbo Ademoye have set social media buzzing after their appearance together at the HBM Nigeria rebrand ceremony in Lagos. The actors arrived at the Victoria Island event looking elegant, with Timini dressed in a navy suit while Bimbo stunned in a sparkling red gown. Videos from the occasion showed the…
Nigerian security forces have recorded fresh successes in ongoing operations against bandit and terrorist networks in the Northwest, rescuing kidnapped victims and disrupting planned attacks across Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations were carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, with troops from the Joint Task Force North West responding to intelligence reports and distress calls…
Afrobeats continues to make a strong global statement as Nigerian music stars dominate the 2026 BET Awards nominations ahead of the June 28 ceremony in Los Angeles. Leading the African nominees is Grammy-winning singer Tems, who earned three major nominations. The singer received recognition in categories including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist, BET Her Award, and…
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have taken a significant step forward after the first round of Switzerland-mediated talks ended with what negotiators described as encouraging progress. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan announced that both sides agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. The discussions, held in…
Popular Nigerian TikTok personalities Peller and Jarvis have taken a major step in their relationship after Peller reportedly paid Jarvis’ bride price during a traditional family ceremony in Edo State. The event, which took place on June 21, 2026, saw the couple dressed in traditional outfits as they celebrated with family members. Videos from the…
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has been re-elected as Governor of Ekiti State after a commanding victory in the June 20 governorship election, securing a second term in office and becoming the first governor in the state’s history to win back-to-back re-election victory. According to results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the All Progressives…
Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to growing criticism in the best way he knows how: by getting back to work. The 41-year-old Portugal captain was pictured training intensely with teammates at the squad’s base in Palm Beach Gardens ahead of Tuesday’s crucial FIFA World Cup Group K encounter against Uzbekistan. The match has taken on added…
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has resurfaced in a new video, claiming responsibility for recent attacks on security personnel and renewing calls for negotiations with the Nigerian government. In the footage reportedly recorded on June 20, 2026, Turji alleged that fighters under his command carried out attacks against security forces operating in parts of Sokoto…
Seven-time Wimbledon Open champion Serena Williams has gleefully accepted a wildcard invitation to the competition nearly four years after her last singles match at the 2022 US Open. The American tennis star will also partner her sister – Venus – in the doubles events. The sisters won a record-equalling six doubles titles at SW19. The…
