Fire Destroys Goods Worth Millions at Ibadan Bode Market
By Mardiyyah Abubakar A fire outbreak has destroyed goods worth millions of naira at the popular Bode Market in Ibadan, Oyo State, leaving many traders with heavy losses. The fire, which broke out in the early hours of Friday, razed several shops and destroyed merchandise and other valuables before firefighters contained the blaze. The swift […]
Osun 2026: Oyebamiji Promises Interest-Free Loans, Grants
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the August 15, 2026, Osun State election, Asiwaju Munirudeen Oyebamiji (AMBO), has pledged to introduce interest-free loans and regular grants for traders, artisans and small business owners if elected governor. Oyebamiji made the promise during an endorsement rally organised by market leaders […]
Iran Plans Mass Funeral for Late Supreme Leader Khamenei
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul Iran has announced a week-long programme of funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with authorities describing the events as a demonstration of national unity following his death in United States and Israeli strikes. The funeral programme will begin in Tehran before continuing to the holy cities of Qom and […]
Tinubu Urges Media to Reject Terror Propaganda, Fake News
By:Mardiyyah Abubakar President Bola Tinubu has urged Nigerian journalists to prioritise national interest by rejecting terrorist propaganda, combating misinformation and reporting responsibly to support the country’s security and democratic development. Speaking at the inaugural State House Press Corps Dinner in Abuja, Tinubu said press freedom must be exercised with professionalism, fairness and accuracy. He warned […]
Tonto Dikeh Urges Christian Men to Court With Intention
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar A Nigerian actress and evangelist Tonto Dikeh has called on Christian men to approach relationships with genuine intention, urging them to stop relying solely on spiritual declarations when pursuing women for marriage. In a video shared on Instagram, Dikeh criticised the practice of telling women, “God told me you are my wife,” […]
Police Arrest Four Robbery Suspects, Recover Guns in Ondo
By Mardiyyah Abubakar The Ondo State Police Command has arrested four suspected armed robbers linked to a burglary syndicate operating in Alade-Idanre, Idanre Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, Abayomi Jimoh, announced the arrests in a statement on Friday. Police identified the suspects as Alex Omotayo, Adeleye Bolu, Osho Ibukun and Nura Umar. According to […]
DR Congo Opposition Protests Tshisekedi Third-Term Push Now
By: Mardiyyah Abubakar The opposition in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will stage demonstrations in Kinshasa and other cities on Wednesday, demanding President Félix Tshisekedi’s resignation. Opposition leaders accuse him of trying to stay in power by changing the constitution. Political tensions have intensified more than two years before the country’s next presidential election. […]
Spain, Portugal, Switzerland Reach World Cup Last 16
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Spain, Portugal and Switzerland booked their places in the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after recording victories in Thursday’s Round of 32 matches and the early hours of Friday, setting up intriguing knockout clashes as the tournament gathered momentum. Spain were the biggest winners of the day, cruising […]
Norway Court Clears Daniel Daga of Sexual Misconduct Allegation
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Former Flying Eagles midfielder Daniel Daga has been discharged and acquitted of allegations of rape and sexual misconduct after a Norwegian appeal court overturned his earlier conviction. Daga, who plays for Norwegian club Molde FC, was initially convicted by a lower court panel of three judges, where a majority found him guilty […]
D’Tigers Stun Tunisia, Revive Qatar 2027 Dream
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, reignited their 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification campaign with a thrilling 84-81 victory over Tunisia in a crucial African Qualifiers clash on Thursday in Luanda, Angola. The win ended Nigeria’s winless start to the qualifiers and handed new head coach David Fizdale a winning debut […]