An Enugu Air passenger aircraft veered off the runway while landing at Benin Airport on Thursday afternoon, prompting an immediate emergency response and a formal investigation by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). Fortunately, all 63 passengers and five crew members on board escaped without injuries. The Embraer E170, registered as 5N-ENR and operating Flight…
Fernando Torres has given football fans something unexpected to talk about ahead of the new season, with the Atlético Madrid B coach grabbing attention for his remarkable physical transformation during the club’s first pre-season training sessions. Photos released from Atlético Madrid’s reserve team training showed the former Spain international looking exceptionally muscular in the club’s…
Drake has turned his latest NOCTA Manor retreat into a celebration of one of the most successful chart careers in music history, unveiling a “Hall of Fame” featuring championship-style banners showcasing his biggest Billboard achievements. Photos shared from the luxury New Jersey estate reveal banners hanging above the property’s basketball court, each highlighting a milestone…
Fresh concerns are emerging over Nigeria’s inflation outlook after broad money supply continued to expand while global crude oil prices climbed back toward the $100 per barrel mark, increasing the likelihood of higher fuel and transport costs in the coming weeks. Recent financial data show liquidity in the Nigerian economy has continued to rise, reflecting…
Tensions remain elevated across the Middle East after the United States and Saudi Arabia announced a landmark civilian nuclear cooperation agreement, while regional leaders and analysts continue to warn that the deal could reshape the region’s security landscape. The agreement, signed this week, is designed to support Saudi Arabia’s civilian nuclear energy programme over the…
Nigeria has taken two major steps aimed at overhauling its security architecture after the House of Representatives passed the State Police Bill while President Bola Tinubu approved a significant expansion of the Nigerian Army. The House of Representatives on Thursday approved the executive constitutional amendment bill establishing state police, despite a walkout by members of…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced three men to life imprisonment over their involvement in the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers from Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, bringing a major legal breakthrough in one of Nigeria’s most shocking mass kidnapping cases this year. The convicts, Abdulrazak Umar (also known as Abu…
Manchester United are stepping up plans to sign a third midfielder this summer, with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Roma’s Manu Koné emerging as the leading candidates as Michael Carrick continues his squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season. United have already strengthened their midfield by signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and triggering Youri Tielemans’ release…
Nigerian businessman and social commentator Isaac Fayose has gifted millions of naira and plots of land to several activists, a move that has generated widespread reactions online over both the generosity of the gesture and the wording used in the payment records. According to payment receipts and posts shared by the beneficiaries, Fayose transferred ₦2…
Kylian Mbappé has added another remarkable achievement to his career by becoming the first player in 60 years to finish as the top scorer in La Liga, the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup in the same season, reigniting debate over whether he should finally win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. The Real Madrid…
