Violence and unrest broke out near the Morocco–Melilla border after a fresh surge of migrants attempting to enter Spanish territory triggered clashes, fires and a major security response on both sides of the frontier. Videos circulating online showed cars and vans engulfed in flames in the Moroccan border town of Beni-Enzar (Beni Ansar), which borders…
The Oyo State Government is moving to establish a commission of inquiry into the recent wave of kidnappings that shook parts of the state, as the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) warns that security threats across Africa have increased dramatically over the past two years. Governor Seyi Makinde said the planned inquiry will review the…
Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament. They defeated Togo 3-0 in their second Group B game in Yamoussoukro on Thursday, carrying on the momentum from their 4-2 win over Ghana’s Black Satellites on the opening day. Togo’s Sparrow Hawks came out…
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the absence of prolonged strikes by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) since he assumed office, describing the development as an “answer to my prayers” and a relief for Nigerian families. Tinubu made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria at the…
ig Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Temi Nkem is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about contestants after an entertaining diary session that gave viewers another glimpse of her personality, confidence and growing interest in fellow housemate Barry. Temi, whose real name is Temitope Chigbue, is one of the 24 contestants competing in the “Show…
A long-running dispute over an allegedly missing twin in Abuja has resurfaced after social media activist VeryDarkMan shared a video drawing renewed attention to the family’s claims against a medical doctor and his maternity clinic. The case dates back to 2022, when Mrs Eunice Bright-Ekwok said she received scans indicating that she was expecting twins…
Political tensions are escalating in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election after the police arrested the state’s Secretary to the Government, Teslim Igbalaye, and five others over alleged vote-buying offences. The arrests have triggered a strong reaction from Governor Ademola Adeleke’s camp, which accused the police of political intimidation. The Osun State…
A casual conversation among the Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemates has turned into another entertaining moment for fans, after the contestants began discussing who they consider the finest women in the house. The conversation started when Cassi picked Sheba as the finest female housemate in Biggie’s house. Tram quickly agreed, but added another name…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has become the subject of fresh online debate after attending the service of songs for the late mother of Lagos politician Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV) in Lagos. Videos from the event showed Obi arriving in a simple grey outfit, greeting mourners and quietly taking his seat after exchanging pleasantries…
ull City have reportedly made an €18 million bid for Rayo Vallecano defender Nobel Mendy as the newly promoted Premier League side continue strengthening ahead of the 2026/27 season. The 21-year-old Senegalese defender only joined Rayo permanently this summer after impressing during a loan spell from Real Betis, but his performances have already attracted significant…
