The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has appealed to motorists not to engage in panic buying despite warning that localized fuel queues could emerge in parts of Lagos and Abuja this week due to temporary logistics challenges affecting private fuel depots. According to the association, the supply disruption is not linked to a…
Fresh military tensions in the Persian Gulf are sending shockwaves through global shipping markets, with maritime industry groups warning that war-risk insurance premiums have jumped by around 15% following the latest escalation between the United States and Iran. The increase comes after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it carried out overnight drone and…
Nigeria’s security agencies have arrested seven suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders at Umaru Musa Yar’Adua International Airport in Katsina State, following their return from the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The arrests are being hailed by the Federal Government as one of the biggest successes yet of the…
Heavy rainfall disrupted operations at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Friday morning after floodwater and an electrical fault affected parts of the terminal, forcing airport authorities to temporarily suspend activities in the impacted area. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said the incident was triggered by intense downpours that caused water…
The biggest names in Black entertainment gathered in Los Angeles overnight as the 2026 BET Awards celebrated another year of excellence across music, film, television and sports, with Kendrick Lamar, Cardi B and Teyana Taylor emerging among the night’s biggest winners. Hosted by comedian Druski at the Peacock Theater, the ceremony featured emotional acceptance speeches,…
By Izuchukwu Okosi South Africa’s hopes of reaching the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup went up in flames Sunday evening as they lost 1-0 to Co-hosts Canada in the first round of 32 games. The clash at the SoFi Stadium in California was the second time both nations will faceoff in…
The group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup delivered historic milestones, breakout stars, and remarkable individual performances. Here are the standout numbers from the opening round. Historic Team Milestones Egypt finally end 92-year wait Egypt secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup victory, defeating New Zealand 3-2 after coming from behind. The Pharaohs, who made…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Ghana finished third in Group L after a 2-1 defeat to 2018 World Cup finalist Croatia Saturday. The game was frenetic in the early stages Nikola Vlasic hit the woodwork in the 17th minute and saw the ball bobble out of play. The Ghanaian side failed to heed the warning sign and…
Calls are growing for the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) to take a stronger stance on the conduct of actors outside movie sets following the escalating marital dispute involving Nollywood actor Akin Olaiya and his estranged wife, Nafisat Hammed. The controversy intensified after Nafisat released a viral video accusing the Yoruba movie star of domestic…
A powerful heatwave is sweeping across Europe, with meteorologists warning that at least 193 million people are expected to experience temperatures above 35°C today as governments issue health alerts and power operators prepare for surging electricity demand. The extreme weather has spread across much of Western and Central Europe, with countries including Germany, France, Italy,…
