A severe summer heatwave has swept across Europe, triggering red heat alerts in parts of France, Italy, and Spain as temperatures climb toward 40°C and above. The extreme weather has been linked to a large area of high pressure pulling hot air from the Sahara, creating dangerous heat conditions across western and southern Europe. Authorities…
Nigeria’s presidency has dismissed calls for President Bola Tinubu to resign amid growing concerns over economic hardship and insecurity across the country. The calls came from opposition figures, including Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Peter Obi and House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi, who criticized the government’s handling of the economy, rising insecurity, and recent security…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has announced the release of a new single titled “I Know Who I Be,” sending excitement across his global fanbase. The track is set to arrive on June 26, 2026, marking a fresh release from the Nigerian hitmaker. The singer shared the announcement on social media with the message: “The journey to…
SpaceX shares suffered their biggest single-day decline since the company entered the public market, falling 16.4% and wiping out roughly $400 billion in market value. The stock closed at $154.60, marking the sharpest drop since its blockbuster June 12 debut. The selloff came after investors reacted to SpaceX’s announcement that it plans to raise more…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Lionel Messi was the undoubted star of the show Monday evening as Argentina overcame Austria 2-0 to remain unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup in eight matches of the FIFA World Cup. The star who turns 39 on Wednesday thus became the leading top scorer in the history of the tournament with…
The Nigeria Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to raising the bar for Nigerian coaches and referees, with NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, declaring that structured programmes are already underway to produce officials capable of holding their own on the biggest stage in world football. Speaking on behalf of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim…
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…
