Coutinho Admits Klopp Was Right
National News – Philippe Coutinho has opened up on a defining moment in his career, revealing how a warning from Jürgen Klopp before his 2018 exit from Liverpool FC has continued to shape his reflections. Speaking years after the move, the Brazilian midfielder admitted that Klopp’s advice—stay and become a club legend or leave and […]
NAF Strikes Terror Hideouts in Borno
National News – The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has intensified its offensive against insurgency in northeastern Nigeria, destroying multiple terrorist hideouts in Borno State through targeted airstrikes. The operation, carried out on Friday evening around 6:50 pm, focused on the Southern Tumbuns area, particularly Ali Sheriffti, following credible intelligence on insurgent movements and activities. According […]
FG, Lawmaker Train Oyo Youths in Tech
National News – The Federal Government of Nigeria, in partnership with lawmaker Stanley Olajide, has trained 210 youths in digital skills in Oyo State, aiming to tackle unemployment and bridge the digital divide. The programme, held in Ibadan on Friday, was implemented with support from the National Information Technology Development Agency. The initiative focused on […]
Female Archbishop to Meet Pope Leo in Rome
National News – A historic religious meeting is set to unfold in Rome this weekend as Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop of Canterbury, meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. The visit, beginning Saturday, marks Mullally’s first international trip since assuming leadership of the Church of England in March 2026. The meeting aims to […]
Ruto Praises Dangote Over Nigeria Fuel Shift
National News – Kenya’s President, William Ruto, has publicly credited Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote with helping to resolve Nigeria’s long-standing fuel scarcity, highlighting the development during an infrastructure summit in Nairobi on Wednesday. Ruto argued that despite Nigeria’s status as a major oil producer, decades of fuel shortages exposed systemic gaps that governments alone failed […]
EFCC Cracks Down on Skit Impersonations
National News – The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has issued a stern warning to Nigerian content creators over the unauthorized use of its name, logo, and operational likeness in digital skits. The agency announced this on Saturday via its official communication channels, stressing that it has not approved any such portrayals and will prosecute […]
Eno Marks Birthday With Welfare Drive
National News – Umo Eno marked his 62nd birthday on Friday in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, by rolling out a package of scholarships, jobs, housing, and social support for vulnerable residents, particularly children in orphanages. The governor made the announcement during a visit to a charity home, where he said the initiative was aimed at […]
BYD Says US Market Not Essential
National News – Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has said it can thrive without the United States market, a statement made at the Beijing Auto Show in China by executive vice president Stella Li. The announcement comes as global fuel prices rise due to the war in Iran, boosting demand for electric vehicles across Asia, […]
Everest Flood Warning System Falls Into Disrepair
National News – Nepalese authorities and Sherpa communities have raised alarm over a failing early flood warning system at the Imja glacial lake in the Everest region, originally funded as a multi-million-dollar UN-supported risk reduction project in 2016. The system, designed to alert downstream villages to potential glacial lake outburst floods, is now reportedly deteriorating […]
NATO Allies Push Back Over US Spain Threat
National News – European NATO allies have firmly rejected reports suggesting that the United States considered suspending Spain from the alliance over its refusal to support US-Israeli military operations against Iran. The claim, linked to a leaked Pentagon email, has triggered renewed debate about unity within the defence bloc at a time of rising global […]