A fresh Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon has killed three people, raising new concerns about the durability of the fragile ceasefire that has remained technically in place following recent regional diplomacy. Lebanese state media reported that the strike targeted a vehicle near Kfardajal in the Nabatieh governorate early Tuesday morning, killing all three occupants….
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has been mandated to take charge of the Nigeria U-23 men’s football national team, reports Newslegend. The U-23 side, winners of the football event of the 1996 Olympics have had floundering performances in recent OlympicsGames albeit they won silver in 2008 and the bronze medal 2016. The decision to…
A new report by ActionAid International and ActionAid Nigeria has raised concerns over Nigeria’s fiscal priorities, revealing that the country now spends nearly five times more on servicing external debt than on healthcare and education combined. The report talks about the growing burden of debt repayments on Africa’s largest economy, warning that rising obligations to…
Award-winning Nollywood actress and television host Osas Ighodaro has secured the lead role in Imported Bahu, a new cross-cultural Nolly-Bollywood micro-drama series that is already generating excitement among fans of African and Indian entertainment. The series, unveiled by executive producer Hamisha Daryani Ahuja, stars Ighodaro along with Bollywood actor Rajniesh Duggall in a story centered…
Nigerian music star Mr Eazi and his wife, actress and fashion influencer Temi Otedola, have shared new details about their journey to parenthood as they prepare to welcome their first child together. The celebrity couple shocked many when they revealed that they have assembled a team of nine specialist doctors to oversee the pregnancy and…
Nigeria’s long-debated push for state policing has taken a major step forward after President Bola Tinubu formally transmitted the State Police Constitution Alteration Bill to the Senate for consideration. The proposed legislation seeks to amend the 1999 Constitution and create a legal framework that would allow states to establish and operate their own police forces…
Nigeria’s Lassa fever outbreak has claimed 214 lives as health authorities report a rise in the disease’s fatality rate to 25 per cent. The Nigeria Center for Disease and Prevention (NCDC) said the increase reflects growing concern over the spread of the virus across the country. A fresh outbreak in Benue State has also claimed…
Hollywood stars Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have once again found themselves at the center of online conversation after appearing together in Paris. The couple joined their son Jaden Smith for fashion-related events, with fan quickly turning their attention from the outfits to the pair’s body language. Videos circulating online showed Will and Jada…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Lionel Messi was the undoubted star of the show Monday evening as Argentina overcame Austria 2-0 to remain unbeaten in the FIFA World Cup in eight matches of the FIFA World Cup. The star who turns 39 on Wednesday thus became the leading top scorer in the history of the tournament with…
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…
