Former Bauchi State Deputy Governor, Senator Baba Tela, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of two of his children, Mustapha and Ummi, who died in a fatal road accident along the Bauchi–Azare highway. The siblings were reportedly travelling back to Bauchi from Azare on Saturday when the vehicle conveying them was involved in a devastating crash….
At least 11 people have been killed and dozens more injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, striking more than 20 locations just days before a key NATO summit. According to Ukrainian authorities, the overnight barrage targeted residential neighborhoods, commercial buildings and critical infrastructure across the city. Rescue…
FIFA’s decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun has triggered one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praising the ruling and European football officials accusing the governing body of undermining fair play. Balogun, who was sent off during the…
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid brought Afro Nation Portugal 2026 to a spectacular close on Sunday night, delivering a headline performance that capped three days of music, culture and celebration in front of tens of thousands of fans at Praia da Rocha in Portimão. Taking the stage as the festival’s final headliner, Wizkid thrilled the crowd with…
Nigeria’s Presidency has ordered the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to identify and prosecute those behind an alleged fictitious government agency that reportedly operated for months using forged presidential documents. The directive follows the growing controversy surrounding the so-called Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion…
Nigeria recorded significant developments on the security front this week as abducted church worshippers regained their freedom in Ekiti State, while military authorities continue adjusting operations following the withdrawal of U.S. troops from a joint counterterrorism mission in the Lake Chad Basin. In Ekiti State, security agencies successfully rescued worshippers who were kidnapped during an…
Nigeria has issued a strong diplomatic warning to South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian citizens amid renewed anti-immigrant violence, demanding a thorough investigation and justice for the victims as tensions between the two African nations continue to rise. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Government condemned the…
Nigeria recorded fresh economic milestones this week as the naira remained relatively stable against the U.S. dollar while the Dangote Petroleum Refinery continued to strengthen the country’s position in the global energy market through record aviation fuel exports to Europe. The naira traded at around ₦1,370 to the U.S. dollar in the official foreign exchange…
England booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals after edging co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in a dramatic Round of 16 clash at the iconic Estadio Azteca. Jude Bellingham was the hero of the night, stunning the home crowd with two goals in just 98 seconds late in the first half to give the…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has explained why he turned one of football’s biggest global events into a platform for activism, saying he could not stay silent while dozens of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers remain in captivity in Nigeria. During his performance at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Countdown Concert at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles…
