Nollywood actress Angela Okorie remanded in Suleja prison over cybercrime
Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has been remanded at the Suleja Correctional Centre following her arraignment over alleged cyber-related offences. Okorie was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday by operatives of the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department. Confirming the development on Wednesday, the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, told TheCable Lifestyle that the actress […]
Adeleke encourages nephew Davido after Grammy loss
Nigerian music superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has received words of encouragement from his uncle, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, following his loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The ‘Timeless’ crooner took to his X handle on Monday to express faith despite the setback, writing in pidgin English, “Oluwa Dey my side,” which […]
Trump cuts India tariffs to 18% as Modi agrees to stop buying Russian oil
United States President Donald Trump has agreed to slash US tariffs on Indian goods to 18 percent from 50 percent in exchange for India lowering trade barriers as well as stopping its purchases of Russian oil and buying oil instead from the US and potentially Venezuela. “Out of friendship and respect for Prime Minister Modi […]
Big money, small impact: Govs face fire over N9tn FAAC windfall
Despite receiving an estimated N9tn in Federation Account Allocation Committee inflows in 2025, state governors are facing mounting criticism from labour unions, civil society groups and opposition parties over what many describe as a widening gap between soaring revenues and limited improvements in citizens’ welfare. FAAC allocations to states surged by over N2tn in one […]
Cristiano Ronaldo dispute with PIF behind Al Nassr absence
Cristiano Ronaldo was not in the squad for Al Nassr’s 1-0 Saudi Pro League win over Al Riyadh on Monday. Ronaldo sat out the game in protest because he was unhappy with PIF’s (Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund) lack of transfer activity at the club compared to other clubs owned by the fund, sources told […]
China carries out further executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects
China has executed four people found guilty of causing six Chinese citizens’ deaths and running scam and gambling operations out of Myanmar worth more than $4bn. The Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court in southern China announced the executions on Monday morning in a statement. However, the timing of the executions was not clear. The executions of […]
Moscow confirms Russian forces helped repel ISIL attack on Niger airport
Russian soldiers helped repel an attack claimed by the ISIL (ISIS) armed group on Niger’s main airport in the capital, Niamey, last week, according to Moscow’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. “The attack was repelled through the joint efforts of the Russian Ministry of Defence’s African Corps and the Nigerien armed forces,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry said […]
Yeni Kuti slams comparisons between Fela and today’s artistes
Yeni Kuti, daughter of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has condemned comparisons between her father and contemporary artistes, describing such debates as misplaced and disrespectful. According to Yeni, the continued relevance of Fela nearly three decades after his death is proof of his enduring legacy and influence. She urged artistes and fans to focus on […]
Karim Benzema joins Al Hilal after delay, N’Golo Kante to Fenerbahce
Karim Benzema has left Al Ittihad and signed a contract with Saudi Pro League rivals Al Hilal, the club announced Monday. “Karim Benzema is officially Hilali,” Al Hilal posted on X. After the deal was held up by the Saudi Ministry of Sports and the Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Monday, issues were resolved on […]
Fire guts Kano essential commodities market
KANO—An early morning fire, yesterday, razed some parts of Kano essential commodities market, popularly known as Singa market. It was gathered that the cause of the inferno was still sketchy at press time. However, spokesperson of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif, confirmed the inferno, saying the service received a distress call about 3:16a.m., […]