Nigeria’s presidency has dismissed calls for President Bola Tinubu to resign amid growing concerns over economic hardship and insecurity across the country. The calls came from opposition figures, including Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) leader Peter Obi and House Minority Leader Fred Agbedi, who criticized the government’s handling of the economy, rising insecurity, and recent security…
SpaceX shares suffered their biggest single-day decline since the company entered the public market, falling 16.4% and wiping out roughly $400 billion in market value. The stock closed at $154.60, marking the sharpest drop since its blockbuster June 12 debut. The selloff came after investors reacted to SpaceX’s announcement that it plans to raise more…
The Nigeria Football Federation has reaffirmed its commitment to raising the bar for Nigerian coaches and referees, with NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, declaring that structured programmes are already underway to produce officials capable of holding their own on the biggest stage in world football. Speaking on behalf of NFF President Alhaji Ibrahim…
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that he will step down as both Prime Minister and Labour Party leader after facing mounting pressure from within his party. Starmer’s resignation comes less than two years after Labour’s historic 2024 election victory, which ended 14 years of Conservative rule. However, his leadership faced growing criticism over…
Nollywood stars Timini Egbuson and Bimbo Ademoye have set social media buzzing after their appearance together at the HBM Nigeria rebrand ceremony in Lagos. The actors arrived at the Victoria Island event looking elegant, with Timini dressed in a navy suit while Bimbo stunned in a sparkling red gown. Videos from the occasion showed the…
Nigerian security forces have recorded fresh successes in ongoing operations against bandit and terrorist networks in the Northwest, rescuing kidnapped victims and disrupting planned attacks across Kaduna and Zamfara states. The operations were carried out under Operation FANSAN YAMMA, with troops from the Joint Task Force North West responding to intelligence reports and distress calls…
Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran have taken a significant step forward after the first round of Switzerland-mediated talks ended with what negotiators described as encouraging progress. Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan announced that both sides agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a final agreement within 60 days. The discussions, held in…
Notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has resurfaced in a new video, claiming responsibility for recent attacks on security personnel and renewing calls for negotiations with the Nigerian government. In the footage reportedly recorded on June 20, 2026, Turji alleged that fighters under his command carried out attacks against security forces operating in parts of Sokoto…
Nollywood actress and media personality Nancy Isime has sparked conversations online after sharing her views on the connection between finances, relationships, and marriage. Speaking during a recent appearance on the Tea With Tay podcast, Isime said she does not believe marrying a financially struggling partner automatically leads to a fulfilling life. The actress explained that…
Australia has confirmed its first detection of the H5 strain of bird flu, marking a major development in the global spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The discovery means the virus has now been detected across every continent. The case was identified in a migratory brown skua found near Cape Le Grand National Park in…
