The Anambra local government election is taking place across the state today, but the most unusual part of the ANSIEC election is not the number of candidates on the ballot. In 20 of the state’s 21 local government areas, voters are being asked a much simpler question: Do you accept the candidate? The arrangement means…
Belgium booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after producing a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in one of the tournament’s most thrilling knockout matches. The Red Devils looked destined for elimination before staging a remarkable late fightback in Seattle. Senegal were in complete control for…
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…
The Israeli military says it has killed Mahmoud Abd al-Fattah Awad, a Hamas military wing commander who was involved in holding seven Israeli hostages during the Gaza war. The strike, carried out in the Gaza City area over the weekend, has drawn attention because the target was reportedly connected directly to the captivity of several…
Nollywood star Funke Akindele is celebrating her 49th birthday with gratitude, but the occasion also highlights just how much her career has changed the Nigerian film industry. The actress and filmmaker shared glamorous studio photographs of herself in a shimmering white gown on Monday, August 24. In her birthday message, she thanked God for her…
When the Commonwealth Games began in Glasgow, many expected Team Nigeria to compete strongly in its traditional events. By the time the curtain fell, Nigeria had finished seventh overall with 24 medals (10 gold, seven silver and seven bronze), emerging as Africa’s highest-ranked nation at the Games. On paper, that is a successful campaign. The…
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has announced a crackdown on car spotters, saying the activity will no longer be tolerated on Lagos roads, particularly around the Lekki-Epe corridor. Speaking during a live interview on Nigeria Info FM, Hamzat described car spotting as a menace and said surveillance cameras are already being used to identify…
Indonesia is facing a growing rescue and humanitarian crisis after a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Flores Island, with the death toll rising to at least 68 and more than 200 people injured. The bigger challenge now is not only finding survivors, but reaching communities that have been cut off by landslides, damaged roads and communication…
