Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and British R&B singer Jorja Smith have sent fans into a frenzy after teasing a brand-new collaboration set to drop today. The announcement comes just days after the pair were spotted together in Paris, fueling speculation that they had been working on new music. Excitement reached another level when Jorja Smith shared…
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…
Nigerian comedian and streamer Carter Efe has responded defiantly after Babcock University threatened legal action over a fake academic certificate linked to him, escalating a controversy that has dominated Nigerian social media. The dispute began after Carter Efe shared what he claimed was proof of graduating from Babcock University with a “First Class Upper” degree…
The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out the long-standing separation between Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) and Senior Secondary Schools (SSS), describing the current structure as a major contributor to Nigeria’s worsening school dropout crisis. The proposed reform is aimed at creating a more seamless transition through secondary education and improving access for millions…
The LeBron James era in Los Angeles is officially over. The NBA legend has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he will not return for the 2026–27 season, giving the franchise the green light to move forward without him as he enters free agency in pursuit of another championship. According to multiple reports, James communicated…
Nigerian entertainer Piper, once known as one of Wizkid’s close friends and associates, has publicly apologized to the Afrobeats superstar years after their friendship fell apart during the height of the 2017 Wizkid–Davido rivalry. The emotional message has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with fans revisiting one of Afrobeats’ most talked-about fallouts. In a…
Heavy rainfall has triggered widespread flooding across several parts of Lagos, leaving homes submerged, roads impassable and localized power outages in multiple communities as residents battled rising floodwaters. The latest downpour affected areas including Gbagada, Ikeja, Lekki, Maryland, Mushin, Ogudu, Oshodi, Agege, Alimosho and Obalende, disrupting traffic, businesses and daily activities. Several motorists were forced…
The United States has deployed more than 900 military personnel to Venezuela to support international earthquake relief efforts following last week’s devastating twin earthquakes that have left at least 1,430 people dead and over 68,000 reported missing, according to emergency authorities. The deployment, led by U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), focuses on humanitarian operations rather than…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Norway will face Brazil in a repeat of the1998 World Cup fixture albeit at the knockout stage following their nervy 2-1 win over one of African representatives Cote d’Ivoire on Tuesday evening. Norway led at half time after swathes of attacking forays made by the Ivorians. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland returned…
