The second week of Big Brother Naija Season 11 has delivered something viewers did not expect: a double eviction, a first strike, emotional breakdowns and a house that already appears to be struggling with its own alliances. Martins Iyeh and Mercedes became the first two housemates evicted from the Show Ya Sef season on Sunday,…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the 2026 WASSCE results, with 61.54% of candidates securing at least five credits, including English Language and Mathematics. That means 38.46% did not meet the benchmark, a slight decline from last year’s performance. About 1.95 million candidates sat for the examination, meaning the result affects a huge…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Belgium’s golden generation would need to claim a victory in their last group game of the 2026 World Cup against New Zealand. The Red Devils and Iran are still both seeking their first win of this FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Belgium were shockingly…
Two of the Premier League’s biggest clubs are making headlines for very different reasons this summer. Arsenal are reportedly closing in on an £80 million move for Newcastle captain Bruno Guimarães, while Manchester United are said to be weighing a surprise £38.5 million bid for Arsenal teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly. Neither deal is official, but together…
Guatemala is once again confronting the danger posed by Volcán de Fuego, but the immediate story is not simply the dramatic lava fountains and towering ash clouds. It is whether the country can keep communities out of harm’s way as the eruption continues to evolve. Fuego, one of Central America’s most active volcanoes, began a…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed that the Ebola outbreak centred in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with linked cases in Uganda, has claimed more than 1,000 lives, making it one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics in recent history. The latest figures show 2,536 confirmed cases and over 1,000 deaths, with the…
The Osun governorship election has taken a tense turn as allegations of vote buying, ballot irregularities and confrontations at polling locations raise fresh questions about how freely voters can make their choice. Reports from across the state on Saturday show that money has become a major flashpoint. In some areas, voters and young people reportedly…
Nigeria’s security agencies have recorded a significant breakthrough in the ongoing efforts to combat banditry and rescue abducted schoolchildren in Oyo State after tracing key members of criminal support networks operating outside forest hideouts. The Department of State Services (DSS) confirmed that intelligence-led operations have identified and apprehended individuals allegedly responsible for providing logistics, supplies…
The United States are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a resilient 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but their celebrations have been tempered by the suspension of star striker Folarin Balogun. Balogun gave the hosts the lead just before halftime with his third goal of the tournament, putting Mauricio…
There is good news coming out of Nigeria’s economy in 2026. There is also a catch — and it’s a big one. Nigeria recorded the greatest improvement in business activity among eight major African economies in May 2026, defying mounting inflationary pressures triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East that have pushed up global…
