China has retaliated against the United States with sanctions on American entities and tighter controls on drone exports and related technologies, escalating a technology dispute that is increasingly moving beyond smartphones and semiconductors. Beijing’s latest measures come days after the United States restricted imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots, robot dogs and power inverters, citing…
Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso and Senator Seriake Dickson have held another high-level meeting in Abuja, with discussions reportedly focused on Nigeria’s challenges, the concerns of citizens and preparations for the 2027 elections. The meeting is significant because the three men now sit at the centre of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), the platform that has…
The recovery of the remains of Chief Ibe Anyadu, a respected community leader from Aggah in Imo State, marks one of the most significant breakthroughs by troops under Operation UDO KA this year. After weeks of uncertainty, Nigerian Army personnel exhumed his body from a shallow grave in Umudike Forest after a suspect confessed to…
Over the past few days, three separate security stories have emerged from different parts of Nigeria, and together they paint a far more revealing picture than any of them could individually. In Zamfara State, troops successfully repelled a midnight attack on a forward operating base in Kaura Namoda, neutralized several terrorists and rescued kidnapped civilians…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has intensified his grassroots campaign ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, taking his message to communities across the state. Oyebamiji and his campaign team visited Olaoluwa Local Government Area, Ile-Ogbo and Ikire-Ile, where he was received by party supporters…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan showed remarkable resilience at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, fighting through a knee injury to claim the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles. The reigning world record holder and two-time defending Commonwealth champion finished third in 12.60 seconds, extending her impressive medal streak at the Games after winning gold in…
Streamer Silky is at the centre of a viral controversy after a video showed him smashing a trespasser’s phone outside the CORE content house, following an apparent security breach at the creators’ residence. The incident reportedly began when an individual, believed to be either a fan or an aspiring content creator, entered the property without…
Violence and unrest broke out near the Morocco–Melilla border after a fresh surge of migrants attempting to enter Spanish territory triggered clashes, fires and a major security response on both sides of the frontier. Videos circulating online showed cars and vans engulfed in flames in the Moroccan border town of Beni-Enzar (Beni Ansar), which borders…
The Oyo State Government is moving to establish a commission of inquiry into the recent wave of kidnappings that shook parts of the state, as the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) warns that security threats across Africa have increased dramatically over the past two years. Governor Seyi Makinde said the planned inquiry will review the…
Nigeria’s U20 national team, Flying Eagles, have booked their place in the semi-finals of the ongoing WAFU B U20 Tournament. They defeated Togo 3-0 in their second Group B game in Yamoussoukro on Thursday, carrying on the momentum from their 4-2 win over Ghana’s Black Satellites on the opening day. Togo’s Sparrow Hawks came out…
