Nigerian authorities have intensified their crackdown on security-related offences, with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) preparing to arraign individuals and companies linked to terrorism financing, while a Kaduna court has ordered the remand of 24 suspects connected to recent violent community disturbances. The EFCC confirmed it is set to file charges against suspects…
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a fresh warning over ongoing Swiss-mediated negotiations with Iran, cautioning that the fragile diplomatic process could collapse if key conditions are not met. Speaking as technical discussions continue following last week’s high-level talks in Switzerland, Trump rejected claims that the United States had secretly provided funds or financial concessions…
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid is dominating conversations across social media as anticipation reaches fever pitch ahead of his private album pre-release listening party scheduled for tonight in Paris, France. The Grammy-winning singer has kept fans guessing about his next project since posting the now-viral message, “Album🦅,” on social media last week. Since then, excitement has continued…
The Presidency has strongly rejected viral reports claiming that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ruled out seeking re-election in 2027, describing the story as false and misleading. Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the report making the rounds on social media and some online platforms did not originate from the President and should be disregarded. According…
Commercial vessels have begun safely transiting the Strait of Hormuz under a newly launched United Nations emergency evacuation scheme, offering a major boost to global trade and energy markets after months of disruption in one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. The operation follows intensive regional diplomacy and the recent U.S.-Iran ceasefire framework aimed…
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has been mandated to take charge of the Nigeria U-23 men’s football national team, reports Newslegend. The U-23 side, winners of the football event of the 1996 Olympics have had floundering performances in recent OlympicsGames albeit they won silver in 2008 and the bronze medal 2016. The decision to…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup produced another dramatic day of action as Cristiano Ronaldo broke new ground, Colombia secured a place in the knockout rounds, and Panama became one of the tournament’s first officially eliminated teams. Portugal delivered the standout performance of the day with a dominant 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan. Cristiano Ronaldo stole the…
A new report by ActionAid International and ActionAid Nigeria has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal priorities, revealing that the country now spends nearly five times more on servicing external debt than on healthcare and education combined. The report talks about the growing burden of debt repayments on Africa’s largest economy, warning that rising obligations to…
Award-winning Nollywood actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured the lead role in Imported Bahu, a new cross-cultural Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series that is already generating excitement among fans of African and Indian entertainment. The series, unveiled by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, stars Ighodaro along with Bollywood actor Rajniesh Duggall in a story centered…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has approved a 16-hour curfew across 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park as authorities intensify their efforts to address the growing insecurity in the region. The directive comes amid ongoing operations linked to the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in parts of the state. According to…
