The United States has withdrawn most of its military personnel from Nigeria following the successful completion of a joint counterterrorism mission that dealt a major blow to ISIS-linked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…
Nigeria has received another 298 citizens evacuated from South Africa as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to protect those affected by the recent wave of anti-immigration protests. The latest group marks the third batch of voluntary returnees airlifted back to Nigeria after renewed xenophobic attacks and growing fears among foreign communities in South Africa. The…
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…
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…
Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race is gathering momentum, with leading opposition candidates unveiling ambitious plans targeting healthcare, education and youth employment. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to establish a primary healthcare centre in each of Nigeria’s 8,809 electoral wards if elected president in 2027. Speaking during a visit…
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…
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…
Microsoft has reportedly begun a fresh round of global job cuts affecting just under 2.5% of its workforce, as the tech giant restructures operations while continuing to invest heavily in artificial intelligence infrastructure. The layoffs, expected to impact thousands of employees across multiple divisions, are part of broader cost-cutting efforts taking place across the technology…
