The Nepal flood death toll has climbed to at least 1,114, while 3,916 people remain missing after a devastating flash flood struck the Himalayan country on August 26. Nepal’s disaster authority said thousands of security personnel are involved in search and rescue operations, with nearly 12,000 people rescued so far. The scale of the Nepal…
Businessman and political commentator Isaac Fayose has sparked debate after questioning Nigerians living in the United Kingdom who continue to support President Bola Tinubu while seeking permanent opportunities abroad. In a widely shared video, Fayose challenged supporters to explain why they would praise the Nigerian government while trying to secure papers and better opportunities for…
Nigerian singer Nissi has sparked fresh debate online after claiming she is a better singer than Burna Boy, her Grammy-winning brother. The comment quickly drew attention because Burna Boy is one of Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats stars and has built a global reputation around his distinctive voice and musical style. However, the claim is not entirely…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) have introduced a ₦4,000 one-off fee for O’Level result verification, ending the repeated payments candidates often face during the admission process. The bigger change, however, is not simply the lower cost. It is the decision to make one verified result available…
The death of Nollywood actress Atinuke Remilekun Kareem has reopened a difficult conversation about how Nigerian actors and actresses cope with serious illnesses when treatment becomes too expensive. Kareem died after battling breast cancer, with the Ogun State chapter of the Theatre Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) announcing her death on…
Newly inaugurated Ebonyi council chairmen have been given a political target that could shape their time in office. Governor Francis Nwifuru has warned that any chairman who fails to deliver his local government area to the APC in the 2027 elections could lose his position. The warning came as Nwifuru inaugurated chairmen and vice chairmen…
The Headies gospel controversy has taken a new turn after organisers of Nigeria’s biggest music awards rejected claims that gospel and inspirational artistes are deliberately kept out of the show’s major categories. The response came after Afrogospel singer Gaise Baba questioned the treatment of faith-based music in an open letter. He argued that gospel artistes…
The latest US-Iran conflict is becoming less about whether the United States will use nuclear weapons and more about how far both sides are willing to go without triggering another full-scale war. President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, saying conventional US military power is enough. His comments came after the…
Lionel Messi has officially retired from the Argentina national team, bringing one of the greatest international careers in football history to an end. The 39-year-old announced the decision on August 31 after more than two decades representing his country. As Lionel Messi retires from Argentina, this comes weeks after Argentina lost the 2026 World Cup…
The EFCC N1.23 trillion recovery announced by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is drawing attention not only because of the size of the figure, but because of what happens to the money and assets after they are recovered. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede said the commission recovered N1.233 trillion, $684.48 million, £373,905.78 and €9.34 million…
