President Masoud Pezeshkian is making a fresh diplomatic push as Iran pushes Muslim unity, while Qatar prepares to send its prime minister to Tehran in an attempt to restart talks between Iran and the United States. The two developments point to a wider shift in the conflict. While Tehran remains firmly opposed to US and…
Davido’s Oriadé hits 100 million streams on Spotify, giving the Nigerian superstar another major streaming milestone and strengthening the project’s case after early doubts from some listeners. The 13-track project has become the fifth Davido album to reach 100 million Spotify streams, adding another achievement to a catalogue that has remained commercially strong throughout his…
The death of Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema, is not only the loss of a Nollywood veteran actor. It also marks the end of a remarkable journey from working as a mechanic and civil servant to becoming an actor whose voice, presence and storytelling helped keep Yoruba culture…
The latest Victor Osimhen injury has created concern for both Galatasaray and Nigeria after the striker was forced off during Friday’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir. The timing makes the injury particularly important. Osimhen had just scored his sixth goal of the season before leaving the pitch in the first half, with his fitness now…
Manchester United are making one thing clear as the transfer window enters its final weeks: Bruno Fernandes is not for sale. The club has opened talks with its captain over a new contract, with negotiations covering the length of the deal, his salary and the €65 million release clause attached to his current agreement. United…
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing a rapidly worsening Ebola outbreak with health authorities reporting that deaths have crossed the 200 mark as confirmed infections continue to rise. The outbreak has triggered fresh humanitarian concerns, with medical teams struggling to contain transmission in already fragile communities. The latest figures show that the DRC has…
Israeli forces have dismantled a roughly two-kilometre Hamas tunnel in southern Gaza, highlighting one of the most difficult security issues facing the area even under the current ceasefire framework. The operation involved soldiers from the Givati Brigade and the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit, operating under the Southern Command. According to the Israeli military, the…
Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after the United States launched a major wave of retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets, prompting Iran to respond with drone and missile attacks on U.S. military installations across the Gulf. The latest crisis began on Monday night and into Tuesday, when three commercial oil and gas…
Nigeria’s football problems have taken another worrying turn, with the Falconets visa crisis coming at the same time as reports of a major shake-up at the Nigeria Football Federation. Captain Joy Igbokwe and midfielder Faridat Abdulwahab have been ruled out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after failing to secure visas. The…
The latest Davido and Erigga feud has turned into more than a social media argument. Their exchange has reopened an old debate in the Nigerian music industry: how much should family wealth matter when judging an artist’s success? Erigga’s Post Sparks the Argument The controversy started after Erigga posted a message praising musicians who did…
