The deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State have triggered a high-level investigation and renewed questions about how detainees are treated after arrest. The victims were among scores of people arrested during operations against suspected illegal mining around the M.I. Wushishi and Lukoto areas of Minna on September 15 and…
Romeo Lavia is beginning to look like the Chelsea midfielder the club hoped it signed in 2023. After several difficult spells with injuries, the 22-year-old says he now feels free to play, take responsibility and embrace leadership under new manager Xabi Alonso. That change in mindset could be just as important as his return to…
The management of Nigerian dancer and entertainer Poco Lee has publicly defended Zlatan Ibile after online criticism suggested that the rapper had failed to support him during his ongoing UK legal case. In a statement issued on September 16, Poco Lee’s management said Zlatan, along with others, had been “extremely supportive and helpful” throughout the…
The US Federal Reserve has raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three years, taking the federal funds target range to 3.75% to 4% as policymakers respond to stubborn inflation. The decision came despite President Donald Trump’s repeated calls for lower interest rates. At the same time, the US Treasury…
Saudi Arabia is seeking air-defense assistance from France, Britain, Pakistan and Egypt as its supply of missile interceptors comes under pressure from renewed Houthi attacks from Yemen. The kingdom is particularly concerned about protecting military facilities, government buildings and oil infrastructure as the Houthis expand their activity along Yemen’s Red Sea coast. Saudi officials have…
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election now has a defined field. The Independent National Electoral Commission has published its final list of 18 presidential candidates and their running mates for the January 16, 2027 election. The list covers 18 political parties and includes President Bola Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi,…
Lionel Messi marked another major milestone on Wednesday night, scoring his 100th Inter Miami goal as the club defeated Cruz Azul 2-0 to win the 2026 Campeones Cup. The achievement quickly became part of another conversation. Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham used the occasion to publicly back Messi’s 2026 Ballon d’Or case, pointing to the…
Seyi Vibez has released his highly anticipated SWAGUU album, bringing together his street-pop sound, Burna Boy’s influence behind the project and an international feature from American rapper Quavo. The 14-song project became available on September 17, with the official Spotify listing showing 14 tracks. The project includes previously released songs such as “BACK 2 U”…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has continued to slow, falling from 15.43 per cent in July to 15.39 per cent in August 2026. The latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show another month of easing price pressures, but the numbers do not mean Nigerians are suddenly paying less for food and other essentials….
US President Donald Trump has said the US-Iran war may be nearing an end, raising fresh hopes for diplomacy after months of fighting, disruption to energy markets and growing pressure across the Middle East. Trump made the comments on September 16, saying he hoped the conflict was moving towards its conclusion and claiming that Iranian…
