Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has formally opened his defence in the ongoing cybercrime and criminal defamation case instituted against him over social media posts concerning President Bola Tinubu. The trial resumed before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the prosecution informed the court that Sowore…
Hope has returned to Venezuela’s disaster zone after rescuers pulled a three-year-old child alive from the rubble six days after the country’s devastating twin earthquakes, as search and rescue operations continue against mounting odds. The child, identified as Klieber Morán, was rescued from the collapsed Los Corales Garden 1 residential building in La Guaira State…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has removed restrictions that previously prevented banks using its Standing Lending Facility, or discount window, from simultaneously participating in the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market and primary auctions of government securities. The move took immediate effect following a review of conditions in the FX, money and fixed-income markets. On paper,…
The second day of Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026 descended into organised chaos as creators and students became caught up in a poolside brawl, a mock manhunt and a dramatic “arrest” that captivated hundreds of thousands of live viewers across Twitch and YouTube. The free five-day content creator bootcamp, designed to help aspiring streamers learn…
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the absence of prolonged strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since he assumed office, describing the development as an “answer to my prayers” and a relief for Nigerian families. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the…
Barcelona sporting director Deco has thrown his weight behind Lamine Yamal as the 2026 Ballon d’Or favourite, saying the teenage winger’s performances for club and country make his case difficult to ignore. Deco made the comments during an interview with RAC1, adding to growing support for Yamal inside Barcelona. Coach Hansi Flick has also publicly…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has launched a nationwide enforcement operation to remove banned alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles smaller than 200ml from circulation, marking the full implementation of the Federal Government’s long-standing ban on the products. The operation is being carried out simultaneously…
German automotive giant Volkswagen is considering one of the largest workforce reductions in the industry’s history, with plans that could see up to 100,000 jobs cut worldwide as the company battles rising costs, U.S. tariffs, weaker electric vehicle margins and intensifying competition from Chinese manufacturers. Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume confirmed in an internal memo that…
Nollywood is mourning the death of actress and producer Temitope “Tope” Osoba, who has died at the age of 40 following a battle with breast cancer. Her death was announced on Wednesday, August 5, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to an actress whose career stretched across more than two decades. But beyond the heartbreaking…
Afrobeats fans have plenty to look forward to as three of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Ayra Starr, Davido and Wizkid, prepare for a packed month of major releases and international performances. Leading the excitement is Mavin Records sensation Ayra Starr, who has confirmed that her highly anticipated third studio album, Starr Girl, will be released next…
