Caribbean nations are bracing for a potentially catastrophic impact as Hurricane Beryl has rapidly strengthened into a Category 4 storm, prompting emergency warnings across the eastern Caribbean and forcing residents to make last-minute preparations. According to forecasters, Beryl is expected to bring life-threatening winds, torrential rainfall and dangerous storm surges to the Windward Islands, with…
Osun State goes to the polls on Saturday, August 15, for a governorship election that has become increasingly defined by security concerns. The killing of Dele Ayegbo, nephew of APC campaign Director-General Wole Oke, in Esa-Oke has intensified fears just days before voting, with the APC alleging political involvement in the attack. Those allegations have…
Chelsea’s decision to hand João Pedro a new contract after just one season signals that the club has identified him as one of the foundations of its long-term project under Xabi Alonso. Reports indicate the Blues are preparing an improved deal after the Brazilian’s remarkable debut campaign, despite his existing contract still running until 2032….
The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on most imports from Nigeria, citing concerns over the country’s enforcement against goods linked to forced labour. Nigeria is among 60 trading partners affected by the latest trade measures announced by the Trump administration. According to US officials, the new tariffs are part of a broader effort…
DJ Maphorisa, Wizkid, Mavo and DJ Tunez are crossing another milestone as Money Constant hits 1 billion radio plays, with the collaboration now ranked as the most played song on Nigerian radio in 2026. The song has crossed the one billion mark in radio plays, according to the latest industry figures released on Monday. It…
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures rolled out the red carpet in Los Angeles on Monday night for the world premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with early reactions praising the film as one of the strongest entries in Tom Holland’s Spider-Man series. The movie, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, arrives in cinemas on July 31…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has intensified his grassroots campaign ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, taking his message to communities across the state. Oyebamiji and his campaign team visited Olaoluwa Local Government Area, Ile-Ogbo and Ikire-Ile, where he was received by party supporters…
National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has sparked widespread debate after saying his life experience and practical knowledge have made him “more knowledgeable than many graduates,” despite having little formal education. Speaking at the 50th birthday celebration of Islamic singer Hafsat Adegoke in…
Barcelona extends Hamza Abdelkarim contract to 2030, moving quickly to secure the future of the Egyptian striker after just months of his breakthrough at the club. Abdelkarim originally joined Barcelona from Al Ahly on loan in February 2026. After impressing with the U19 side and during preseason, Barcelona made the move permanent in June and…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has officially announced his sixth studio album, ORIADÉ, which is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, marking another major milestone in his 15-year music career. The 13-track project is expected to be Davido’s shortest studio album to date, a departure from his previous full-length releases, which typically featured 17 songs. The…
