Russian forces have intensified attacks around Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, putting another layer of pressure on the country’s already strained export routes. Russia’s Defence Ministry said its forces struck cargo ships at Odesa, Chornomorsk and Izmail, as well as a Nova Poshta logistics facility. Moscow claimed the ships were carrying military equipment from Europe, but…
It rained goals in Dallas as England opened their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in a clash between two European heavyweights. Harry Kane led the charge with a first-half brace, including a penalty, while Jude Bellingham continued to showcase why he is regarded as one of the world’s…
Nollywood actress Omeche Oko has reassured fans after surviving a frightening vehicle accident while filming on a movie set, an incident that sparked widespread concern across the Nigerian entertainment industry. Reports of the accident circulated on social media after videos and photos emerged showing the aftermath of the crash during a production shoot. Fans and…
Streamer Silky is at the centre of a viral controversy after a video showed him smashing a trespasser’s phone outside the CORE content house, following an apparent security breach at the creators’ residence. The incident reportedly began when an individual, believed to be either a fan or an aspiring content creator, entered the property without…
The FIFA and CAF suspend NFF elections 2026 decision has put Nigeria’s football leadership race on hold as the two governing bodies begin a deeper review of the crisis inside the Nigeria Football Federation. FIFA and the Confederation of African Football have ordered the NFF to take no further steps in its electoral process. The…
Carter Efe defeats Speed Darlington in a four-round celebrity boxing contest at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Resort in Lagos, as the entertainers turned their long-running rivalry into a headline Independence Day spectacle. The fight was part of the Chaos in the Ring event held on Thursday, October 1, with the programme continuing into the…
U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today for high-level talks focused on the Middle East, as a fragile pause in direct military exchanges between the United States and Iran creates room for renewed diplomacy. The meeting comes amid ongoing mediation efforts led by Qatar and Pakistan,…
Nigeria’s Presidency has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to identify and prosecute those behind an alleged fictitious government agency that reportedly operated for months using forged presidential documents. The directive follows the growing controversy surrounding the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion…
The Presidency has clarified that Nigeria land borders have been open since March 2024, pushing back against claims that the Federal Government still maintains a general closure on cross-border trade. The clarification came after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar said he would reopen Nigeria’s borders if elected in 2027. The Presidency said the statement was…
The fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is under renewed pressure after fresh military exchanges across the Persian Gulf, raising fears that recent diplomatic progress could unravel. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it carried out overnight missile and drone strikes targeting eight U.S. military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait, including sites…
