Iran has begun week-long state funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with massive crowds gathering in Tehran as the country’s leadership urges citizens to remain united during a period of heightened regional tensions. Thousands of mourners filled the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla prayer complex on Saturday, where Khamenei’s flag-draped coffin was…
Kenya witnessed heightened security across Nairobi as authorities deployed large numbers of police officers to prevent demonstrations marking the anniversary of the country’s landmark pro-democracy protests, while fresh allegations of torture involving detained protesters have intensified concerns over human rights. Roads leading to key government buildings and the central business district were heavily secured as…
Controversial disc jockey and TikTok personality Ademola Abiodun, popularly known as DJ Chicken, has been remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre after being arraigned before a Magistrate’s Court in Ogba, Lagos, over alleged threats against Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu. The Lagos State Government charged DJ Chicken on a three-count charge bordering on…
The ₦2 billion donation announced by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for the revival of Akwete weaving has sparked more than conversations about funding. It has reignited a national discussion about whether Nigeria’s indigenous crafts can become viable industries capable of creating jobs, boosting exports, and preserving cultural heritage. During her visit to Akwete in Abia…
Nigeria’s worsening kidnapping crisis has taken another turn, with President Bola Tinubu ordering a coordinated rescue operation for victims of the Niger State mass abduction, while troops in Zamfara have separately rescued 14 people from kidnappers. The two developments show both sides of Nigeria’s current security challenge. In Niger State, authorities are facing one of…
The Federal Government has started evacuating Nigerians caught in the recent xenophobic violence in South Africa, with the first batch of returnees expected to arrive in Lagos as efforts continue to bring home affected citizens. The exercise is part of emergency measures introduced after renewed attacks on foreign nationals in several parts of South Africa….
Fast-rising Afrobeats star Muyeez has officially announced that his debut album, All Hail Muyeez, will be released on August 7, marking a major milestone in his career after his breakout success over the past two years. The project contains 12 tracks and is now available for pre-save on streaming platforms. The album features previously released…
Award-winning Nigerian author and filmmaker Onyeka Nwelue has revealed that Nobel laureate Professor Wole Soyinka quietly paid the outstanding balance on his knee surgery bill, a gesture that has drawn widespread praise following Soyinka’s 92nd birthday. In a post shared on X, Nwelue explained that his surgery cost about ₦39 million, but he still owed…
Former Kogi West Senator and prominent opposition figure Dino Melaye has launched another blistering attack on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing him as the ‘most anti-democratic leader’ in Nigeria’s recent history amid growing political tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melaye made the remarks while criticizing the state of Nigeria’s democracy and what he…
Iran’s Football Federation is preparing to file an official complaint with FIFA over what it describes as unfair travel restrictions affecting its national team during the 2026 World Cup. The federation claims the restrictions have disrupted the team’s preparation and created unequal conditions compared with other competing nations. The dispute centers on Iran’s travel arrangements…
