Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits after being abducted in Katsina State. The incident has renewed national concern over the worsening insecurity affecting communities across the country’s north-west region. Abubakar, a former Director of Defense Information, was abducted…
Thousands of residents have been displaced after torrential seasonal rainfall triggered severe flash flooding across Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, submerging homes, businesses and major roads. The flooding left many families temporarily homeless and caused widespread damage to property. Among the worst-hit areas were Abak Road, Ewet Housing Estate, Ikot Ekpene Road, Aka Itiam…
The Ballon d’Or 2026 Coach of the Year nominees have been announced, and one country has dominated the shortlist. Four of the five candidates are Spanish. Mikel Arteta, Luis de la Fuente, Unai Emery and Luis Enrique will compete with Bayern Munich’s Vincent Kompany for the award, which will be presented in London on October…
Nigeria’s economy grew by 4.43% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), marking an improvement from 3.89% in Q1 and 4.23% in the same period last year. The figure gives the government another reason to point to economic recovery. But the more interesting question is whether Nigeria’s economic…
The Federal Government has assured public servants that outstanding wage awards will be paid before the middle of August, after months of complaints over delayed payments. Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, gave the assurance as the government also moved to address outstanding promotion arrears. The immediate significance is obvious: workers…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is breaking records at the box office, but its biggest victory may be something Marvel Studios has struggled to achieve in recent years: winning fans over again. The Tom Holland-led blockbuster has raced past ₹130 crore in India within just two days, becoming the fastest Hollywood film to cross the ₹100…
Davido’s “B4 B4” featuring Mayorkun and FOLA has reached another major milestone, spending 30 consecutive days at No. 1 on the Apple Music Nigeria Top Songs chart. The achievement is more than another chart record for Davido. In a Nigerian music market where new songs can quickly push older releases down the rankings, the song’s…
The Lagos State Government has clarified that there is no restriction on movement during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, warning that any arrest or detention of residents solely for moving around during the exercise is unlawful. The clarification was issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following reports…
Global oil markets are once again being pushed higher by the standoff between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude climbing sharply as hopes of a quick reopening of the strategic waterway fade. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has raised its 2026 Brent price forecast to about $87 per…
Belgian forward Leandro Trossard has officially completed his permanent move from Arsenal to Turkish giants Beşiktaş, bringing an end to a memorable spell in North London. Arsenal confirmed the transfer after the 31-year-old agreed personal terms and passed his medical in Istanbul. The deal is worth €18 million upfront, with a further €2 million in…
