Nigeria is setting some of its biggest energy targets in years, with the Federal Government pushing two fronts at the same time: getting millions of households to switch to cooking gas and expanding electricity access across the country. The timing is important. For many Nigerians, energy poverty is not just about whether the national grid…
Former Aviation Minister Hadi Sirika has defended the economic record of late President Muhammadu Buhari, insisting that the former administration left behind a “flourishing” Nigeria despite widespread criticism of its economic performance. Speaking on ARISE Television ahead of activities marking the first anniversary of Buhari’s death, Sirika rejected claims that the Buhari administration plunged the…
Spain is battling one of the deadliest wildfires in its modern history after a fast-moving blaze swept through the southern region of Andalusia, killing at least 12 people and leaving 23 others missing as firefighters race to bring the inferno under control. The wildfire, which tore through the Los Gallardos–Bédar area in Almería Province, spread…
The United States has intensified its military campaign against Iran, carrying out a fresh wave of overnight airstrikes that reportedly hit key transport infrastructure, including an airport, railway facilities and several bridges. The strikes form part of a broader escalation in the ongoing confrontation between Washington and Tehran, which has seen both sides exchange attacks…
The biggest names in Black entertainment gathered in Los Angeles overnight as the 2026 BET Awards celebrated another year of excellence across music, film, television and sports, with Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and Teyana Taylor emerging among the night’s biggest winners. Hosted by comedian Druski at the Peacock Theater, the ceremony featured emotional acceptance speeches,…
Cuba has been plunged into another nationwide blackout after the collapse of its national electricity grid, deepening an energy crisis driven by critically low fuel supplies and an aging power infrastructure. The outage affected nearly the entire island, disrupting electricity for around 10 million people and marking yet another major grid failure in recent days….
The BBNaija Season 10 reunion is already on fire, and this is only Episode One. If you missed the chaos, or you just need to catch up on who is who before things get even messier, let’s take a look at the key players and what to watch for as the season unfolds. Imisi (Opeyemi…
The Federal Government has completed its emergency evacuation of Nigerians affected by recent xenophobic violence and anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa, bringing the final batch of returnees safely home. The last Air Peace evacuation flight arrived in Lagos with 305 Nigerians and three government officials, marking the end of a five-phase repatriation exercise. According to…
The Peter Obi convoy blocked in Benue incident has opened a fresh political and security dispute ahead of the 2027 elections, with the former Anambra governor’s team and the Benue State Government giving different accounts of what happened. Obi’s convoy was stopped by youths along Gboko Road in Makurdi on Tuesday while he was travelling…
Nigeria’s Falconets are out of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after a painful 1-0 quarter-final defeat to Colombia in Łódź, Poland, on Sunday, September 20. The result was decided by one of the latest goals of the tournament. Valerin Loboa struck in the 92nd minute after goalkeeper Christiana Uzoma saved her first effort,…
