The reported Houthi ground offensive around Mokha and north towards Al-Khawkhah is significant for a reason that goes beyond Yemen’s civil war: control of this coastline could give the Houthis greater leverage over one of the world’s most important maritime corridors. Recent reporting confirms that Houthi attacks on Mokha have intensified, including repeated missile and…
Osun State goes to the polls on Saturday, August 15, for a governorship election that has become increasingly defined by security concerns. The killing of Dele Ayegbo, nephew of APC campaign Director-General Wole Oke, in Esa-Oke has intensified fears just days before voting, with the APC alleging political involvement in the attack. Those allegations have…
Nigeria’s crude oil production fell by 37,000 barrels per day in July, according to secondary-source data cited by OPEC, dropping from 1.583 million bpd in June to 1.546 million bpd. That represents a 2.3% month-on-month decline and interrupts the recovery Nigeria had recorded earlier in the year. At first glance, 37,000 barrels might not sound…
Afrobeats is getting another major international platform, with Young Jonn and Rema’s “Lalala” and Adekunle Gold’s “Many People” officially included in the eFootball 2027 soundtrack. Konami’s official music-licensing page lists both tracks among the songs licensed for the game. It might look like a small entertainment story, but the bigger opportunity is in where these…
Nigeria’s military says terrorist surrenders in the North-East jumped 213 per cent in one week, a development it attributes to sustained pressure from Operation Hadin Kai. The military says intensified ground operations, attacks on terrorist positions and disruption of logistics are weakening the groups’ ability to operate and retain fighters. Two high-profile members reportedly surrendered…
Manchester City have rejected Barcelona’s latest offer for Rodri, with reports putting the bid at around £51m (€60m). City are believed to want significantly more, with their valuation reported at roughly £60m–£70m or higher. But the interesting part of this transfer is no longer whether Barcelona want Rodri. They clearly do. The question is whether…
Victony is preparing to enter another chapter of his career with the announcement of his sophomore album, Starlife. The project is expected to arrive on August 21, building on the momentum of Stubborn, his 2024 debut album. But for Victony, Starlife is not just another album release. It is a test of whether he can…
Two viral videos involving Nigerian security personnel are reigniting a difficult question: what happens when citizens no longer feel they can challenge alleged abuse through formal channels, so they take the confrontation to the street and social media instead? In one video, a man confronts a Nigerian soldier at a checkpoint after allegedly being slapped….
Apple and OpenAI are now fighting over something potentially bigger than trade secrets: who gets to define the hardware that will sit between people and the next generation of AI. Apple sued OpenAI in July, alleging that the ChatGPT maker encouraged former Apple employees to bring confidential information, including product designs and other proprietary material,…
Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has announced a crackdown on car spotters, saying the activity will no longer be tolerated on Lagos roads, particularly around the Lekki-Epe corridor. Speaking during a live interview on Nigeria Info FM, Hamzat described car spotting as a menace and said surveillance cameras are already being used to identify…
