Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after the United States launched a major wave of retaliatory strikes against Iranian military targets, prompting Iran to respond with drone and missile attacks on U.S. military installations across the Gulf. The latest crisis began on Monday night and into Tuesday, when three commercial oil and gas…
Nigerian actress and media personality Temi Otedola has openly embraced being called a “nepo baby,” saying she has no reason to deny the advantages that came with being born into a wealthy and influential family. Speaking on a recent episode of The How Far Podcast, which she co-hosts with her husband, Afrobeats star Mr Eazi,…
Former Super Eagles and Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has shared a heartfelt message with two young players from his Lagos-based football academy after they secured their first professional contracts in Europe. Speaking during a send-off for the players, Ighalo reflected on his own career journey, urging the youngsters to remain focused, disciplined and financially…
Governments in India and Australia have intensified regulatory pressure on social media platforms, unveiling tougher measures aimed at protecting children online and holding technology companies accountable for harmful content. In India, the government has issued a stern notice to Meta after reports that paid advertisements promoting or facilitating access to child sexual abuse material appeared…
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will step down from the Board of Directors on August 21, 2026, after completing the maximum 12-year tenure for non-executive directors as stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The decision was approved at the bank’s Board meeting held on…
Regional security tensions have intensified across the Pacific after China conducted a surprise long-range missile test just hours after Australia and Fiji signed a landmark bilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation. The missile, reportedly launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine with a simulated warhead, travelled across the South Pacific before landing in…
Social media activist and content creator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has revealed that only ₦7.6 million remains in the account of his non-governmental organization, the Martins Vincent Otse Initiative (MVOI), after spending more than ₦683 million on community projects since its launch in 2024. The disclosure has reignited debate over transparency, accountability and charitable spending in Nigeria….
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his legendary career, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary international journey that has spanned more than two decades. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s highly anticipated Round of 16 clash against Spain, the 41-year-old captain said this tournament…
The Federal Government has strongly denied allegations that it spent more than ₦8 trillion outside the approved 2026 budget, dismissing the claims as a misrepresentation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s recent fiscal assessment and insisting that Nigeria does not operate a “shadow budget.” The controversy erupted after opposition figures, including former presidential candidate Peter…
At least 11 people have been killed and dozens more injured after Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone assault on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, striking more than 20 locations just days before a key NATO summit. According to Ukrainian authorities, the overnight barrage targeted residential neighborhoods, commercial buildings and critical infrastructure across the city. Rescue…
