Afrobeats superstar Rema delivered one of the standout performances of this year’s Yardland Festival in Paris after opening his set with a powerful rendition of the Nigerian national anthem before seamlessly transitioning into his hit song “Kelebu.” Headlining the final day of the festival at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes, the Nigerian singer surprised thousands of fans…
Chelsea have officially unveiled highly rated Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda after completing his long-awaited move from Sporting CP, with the 19-year-old signing an eight-year contract that will keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2034. The transfer, reportedly worth around £40–42 million (€50 million), was agreed well over a year ago, with both clubs deciding Quenda…
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns about his personal safety ahead of the 2027 general elections, alleging that he is being politically persecuted and systematically targeted. Speaking during an interview on With Chude, the former Anambra State governor claimed that actions taken against him have become so intense that…
NATO member states have agreed to a major multi-billion-pound investment in a new long-range missile defence programme, marking one of the alliance’s most significant military expansion initiatives in recent years as geopolitical tensions continue to rise across Europe and the Middle East. The agreement, reached during meetings involving NATO defense ministers and allied leaders, is…
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) is under investigation by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) over allegations of money laundering, wire fraud and tax evasion involving up to $300 million routed through the United States. According to multiple reports, the investigation, which began in 2025, is examining whether…
The quarter-final lineup for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has been confirmed following a dramatic Round of 16 filled with stunning comebacks, penalty shootouts and fresh controversy both on and off the pitch. The final eight teams remaining in the tournament are France, Morocco, Spain, Belgium, Norway, England, Argentina and Switzerland, with four blockbuster clashes…
Nigeria has received a potential boost to investor confidence after S&P Dow Jones Indices placed the country on its 2027 Country Classification Watchlist for a possible upgrade to Frontier Market status, even as the naira continued to weaken in the parallel foreign exchange market. The watchlist designation signals that international index providers are closely monitoring…
A heated session erupted in the House of Representatives after Speaker Abbas Tajudeen blocked an attempt to immediately summon President Bola Tinubu over delays in budget implementation, as lawmakers continued to grapple with the controversy surrounding a ₦1.3 billion allocation to a reportedly non-existent government body. The rowdy plenary followed a motion seeking to invite…
Military tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified once again after both countries exchanged fresh strikes around the strategic Strait of Hormuz, prompting U.S. President Donald Trump to declare the interim ceasefire “over” and triggering another surge in global oil prices. The latest escalation follows renewed attacks on commercial shipping and military targets…
Three Nigerian students have made the country proud after winning a combined four gold medals at the International STEM Olympiad Grand Finale held in Rome, Italy, outperforming competitors from more than 150 countries in Mathematics and Science. The young champions, Onyedikachi Egejurum (11), Chimdiebube Onwubiko (13) and Don Anele Munachimso (17), represented Nigeria after emerging…
