The Niger State mass abduction has taken a disturbing turn after an armed group released a video appearing to show hundreds of women, children and elderly people being held in a forest. The footage, reportedly shared on Facebook and WhatsApp on Sunday, shows large groups of captives sitting on the ground while armed men stand…
Tottenham’s difficult start to the new Premier League season has become even more uncomfortable after James Maddison needed checks for a shoulder problem during the club’s 3-0 defeat to Brentford. Maddison came on in the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium, but fell awkwardly and later required medical attention. The injury is not yet…
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…
Nigeria’s economic reforms may be improving some of the country’s financial indicators, but another problem is beginning to attract attention: foreign investors are becoming more cautious about putting money into Nigeria. The concern is not simply about whether Nigeria is a good investment destination. It is increasingly about timing. With the 2027 election approaching and…
For a brief moment at a Nigerian airport, soldiers returning from a mission received something that cannot be measured in money: a standing ovation from ordinary Nigerians. Videos shared online show passengers applauding and cheering as the troops arrived. The spontaneous reaction has been praised by many Nigerians, with some saying the scene was a…
Alejandro Balde is entering the new Barcelona season with something to prove. Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has made it clear that talent alone will not guarantee Balde a place in his team. With João Cancelo back at the club and competition for places increasing, the 22-year-old left-back now has to show the commitment and consistency…
Aston Villa may have found an unexpected solution to their midfield problem. The Premier League club are in talks with former Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka over a possible move to Villa Park. The 31-year-old German is a free agent after leaving Bayern this summer, and negotiations are reportedly progressing after Villa missed out on…
Sometimes, a collaboration does more than bring two fanbases together. It can introduce an artist to an entirely different audience. That appears to be happening with Ayra Starr and ZAYN’s “Heaven Baby”, a standout collaboration from her Starrgirl album. The song has quickly become one of the project’s biggest talking points, reaching the top of…
The war in Ukraine is once again forcing the world to confront a difficult question: should war ever reach places where ordinary people live, shop and go about their daily lives? At least 15 people were killed and more than 130 injured after Russian drones struck a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of…
A disturbing allegation from Abuja has reopened an uncomfortable conversation about HIV discrimination in Nigeria and the fear that still surrounds the virus. A man has claimed that a nightclub in Abuja refused him entry after bouncers learnt that he was living with HIV. In videos circulating online, he alleged that one of the bouncers…
