JUST IN: Iran Names Mojtaba Khamenei New Supreme Leader After Death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
By Our Correspondent Iran has officially named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei. The decision was announced on Sunday by the Assembly of Experts after what it described as a decisive vote among its members. The leadership transition comes days after Ali Khamenei, who ruled […]
PDP Elects New Bayelsa Leaders, Targets Power Return Ahead of 2027 Election
By Our Correspondent The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Bayelsa State has elected new leaders across its eight local government areas following peaceful congresses held over the weekend, as the party begins early mobilisation to reclaim political dominance ahead of the 2027 general elections. The congresses, which took place across the state, were largely conducted […]
IG Appoints DCP Anthony Placid as New Police PRO, Replaces Benjamin Hundeyin
By Our Correspondent The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the appointment of Deputy Commissioner of Police, Anthony Placid, as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) of the Nigeria Police Force. Placid replaces outgoing spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin in a leadership change aimed at strengthening the force’s communication strategy and public engagement. The announcement […]
Dave Celebrates 10 Years in Music with Electrifying London O2 Arena Performance
By Our Correspondent British rap superstar Dave marked a major milestone in his career with a powerful hometown performance at the The O2 Arena, celebrating 10 years in the music industry. Performing to a sold-out crowd in London for the first time in four years, the 27-year-old artist delivered an unforgettable night that proved he […]
Jessie Buckley Reveals Acting Helped Her Overcome Teenage Eating Disorder and Depression
By Our Correspondent Irish actress Jessie Buckley has revealed that her love for acting helped her overcome an eating disorder and depression during her teenage years, describing performing as something as essential to her as “water.” The 36-year-old star said immersing herself in theatre and music became a lifeline that helped her rebuild confidence and […]
Sarah Martins Apologises Over Roadside Cooking After Lagos Government Warning
By Our Correspondent Nollywood actress Sarah Martins has apologised to the Lagos State Government following criticism over her recent roadside cooking activity involving street children in Lagos. The actress clarified that the incident was not intended to violate environmental laws but was simply a moment of emotional reconnection with vulnerable children she regularly supports through […]
Nigerian Army Rescues Two Kidnapped Unity Bank Staff in Taraba Operation
By Our Correspondent Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Joint Task Force, Operation Whirl Stroke, have successfully rescued two kidnapped staff members of Unity Bank during a coordinated security operation in Taraba State. The rescue mission, which followed credible intelligence reports, took place in Gborgbor Village, located in Wukari Local Government Area. The victims, […]
NDLEA Arrests Ex-Lagos Councillor With 40kg Skunk, Seizes Drugs Hidden in Diapers
By Our Correspondent Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a former councillor in Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of Lagos over alleged involvement in illegal drug trafficking after officers recovered 40 kilograms of skunk from his residence. The suspect, Sheleru Olalekan, 45, previously represented the Orimedu community in the local government […]
The Northern Nigeria Nightmare: When hope is lost
By Bini Francis Farmers across several parts of northern Nigeria have increasingly found themselves trapped in a disturbing reality where they must pay huge sums of money to armed bandits before they are allowed to harvest crops from their own farmlands. In many rural communities, the practice has become so widespread that it now operates […]
The Young Women Who Fought in Ethiopia’s Civil War and Fear Its Return
By Our Correspondent Twenty-two-year-old Abeba Amdu once dreamed of football stardom. A rising striker for the 70 Enderta women’s team in Mekelle, she combined athletic talent with academic excellence in IT studies. But her ambitions were shattered when Ethiopia’s Tigray conflict erupted in 2020, forcing her to the front lines as a fighter in the […]