The United States has withdrawn most of its military personnel from Nigeria following the successful completion of a joint counterterrorism mission that dealt a major blow to ISIS-linked fighters operating in the Lake Chad Basin. The temporary deployment, which began in February, involved about 200 U.S. personnel working alongside Nigerian security forces. Their role focused…
Popular Nigerian streamer Peller has sparked conversations online after fashion designer Seyi Vodi advised him to return to school during a visit to the designer’s Abuja store ahead of his white wedding to fellow content creator Jarvis, scheduled for August 2. Peller, 21, who left university last year to focus on building his rapidly growing…
Hope has returned to Venezuela’s disaster zone after rescuers pulled a three-year-old child alive from the rubble six days after the country’s devastating twin earthquakes, as search and rescue operations continue against mounting odds. The child, identified as Klieber Morán, was rescued from the collapsed Los Corales Garden 1 residential building in La Guaira State…
President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged off Section I of the 700-kilometre Akwanga–Bauchi–Gombe–Biu–Maiduguri Superhighway, describing the project as a major step toward boosting trade, improving connectivity and strengthening economic growth across northern Nigeria. The ceremony marked the commencement of the 125-kilometre Akwanga–Jos section, one of five phases that make up the ambitious corridor stretching into…
The United States are through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after a resilient 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but their celebrations have been tempered by the suspension of star striker Folarin Balogun. Balogun gave the hosts the lead just before halftime with his third goal of the tournament, putting Mauricio…
Nigerian adult content creator Sephy Persephone has responded to a viral clip suggesting she planned to erase every trace of her adult content before having children, saying her comments were taken out of context. Speaking during a recent interview released on July 1, the 24-year-old explained that while she hopes to leave the adult entertainment…
U.S. President Donald Trump has defended earning more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency-related ventures after newly released financial disclosures revealed the scale of his family’s digital asset empire during his first year back in office. The disclosures show crypto has become the single largest source of Trump’s reported income in 2025. According to the filings,…
Belgium booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 after producing a dramatic comeback to beat Senegal 3-2 after extra time in one of the tournament’s most thrilling knockout matches. The Red Devils looked destined for elimination before staging a remarkable late fightback in Seattle. Senegal were in complete control for…
The United States and Iran have reported positive progress following a fresh round of indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar, raising hopes that tensions in the Middle East could continue to ease after months of military confrontation. The discussions focused mostly on securing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important…
By Izuchukwu Okosi England survived an almighty scare Wednesday night as they came from a goal down to beat DR Congo 2-1 in their round of 32 fixture. The African side, formerly known as Zaire and making a comeback to the tournament since 1974, took the lead through Brian Cipenga. England however restored parity through…
