U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States may consider deploying troops or conducting air strikes in Nigeria in response to what he described as the mass killing of Christians in the West African nation. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on Sunday evening while returning to…
Renowned Nigerian writer and Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has revealed that the United States revoked his visa and barred him from entering the country, marking a dramatic turn in his long-standing relationship with the U.S. Speaking during a press conference on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the 91-year-old author said…
At least 31 people lost their lives and 17 others were injured after a tanker truck carrying gasoline exploded on Tuesday in Bida, Niger State, police have confirmed. According to police spokesperson Wasiu Abiodun, the tragic incident occurred when the fuel tanker overturned, spilling its contents along the roadside. As…
A joint operation by Interpol and Afripol has led to the arrest of 83 suspects across six African countries and uncovered hundreds of individuals and entities linked to terrorism financing networks. The three-month initiative, dubbed Operation Catalyst, was conducted between July and September 2025 and marks the first continent-wide coordinated…
The final phase of Africa’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers concluded on Tuesday, with Ivory Coast, Senegal, and South Africa clinching top spots in their respective groups to complete the list of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s global showpiece. In Abidjan, Ivory Coast produced a commanding 3-0 victory over Kenya…
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has risen from humble beginnings in Lagos to global stardom a journey marked by authenticity, resilience, and an unyielding belief in her craft. Speaking recently about her rise to fame, the Grammy Award-winning artist emphasized that staying true to herself has always been her guiding principle. “Authenticity…
Nigeria’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Nnaji, has resigned just days after allegations surfaced that he submitted forged academic credentials during his 2023 ministerial appointment. The controversy stems from a detailed investigation by Premium Times, which claims Nnaji falsified his academic qualifications, including a degree from the University…
Lagos made waves this weekend — not with a car race, but on the waters of Lagos Lagoon, where the city hosted Africa’s first-ever E1 electric powerboat grand prix. The event marked a milestone for both Nigeria and the continent as the E1 Series, the world’s first all-electric powerboat championship,…
At least 11 security personnel were killed on Sunday in an ambush by suspected armed herdsmen and local gangs in Nigeria’s Benue State, highlighting the growing insecurity in the country’s Middle Belt region. The attack took place in the Katsina-Ala local government area during a joint operation by police and…