Russia shows video of drone it says Ukraine fired at Putin residence
Russia’s defence ministry published a video Wednesday of a downed drone that it said Ukraine launched at President Vladimir Putin’s residence in northwest Russia this week — a claim Kyiv…
AFCON 2025: 4 Super Eagles players risk suspension ahead Uganda game
Four key Super Eagles players are on the brink of suspension ahead of Nigeria’s final Group C game against Uganda. Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Semi Ajayi, and goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali…
Yemen declares state of emergency, orders UAE troops out
The head of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, on Tuesday declared a state of emergency as tensions escalated in the south of the country. He also ordered the withdrawal…
Iran designates Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organisation
The Iranian foreign ministry designated the Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organisation on Tuesday in what it said was retaliation for Canada’s 2024 blacklisting of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. In a…
US to deport Nigerian convicted of armed robbery, drug trafficking
United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced plans to deport Ibrahim Tunde Ijaoba, a Nigerian national convicted of multiple violent and drug-related offences in the United States. In…
Infantino defends World Cup ticket prices, cites ‘crazy’ demand
FIFA President Gianni Infantino on Monday defended controversial ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, revealing that organisers had received a record 150 million requests for tickets in the past…
Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Triga Releases New Single: Get Down
Nigerian Afrobeats Artist Triga Releases New Single: Get Down Nigerian Afrobeats artist Triga continues his steady rise in the music scene with the release of his vibrant new…
MWUN raises alarm over upsurge in casualisation by shipping companies
The Shipping Branch of the Maritime Workers’ Union of Nigeria, MWUN, has decried the growing upsurge in the casualisation of workers by shipping companies and terminal operators in Nigeria. The President…
Deola Rae Releases Never Unseen: A Worship Album for the Hidden Places
Deola Rae, an independent gospel artist project, releases Never Unseen, a reflective worship set of songs built on faith, plain honesty and the quiet work of God in everyday life.…
ATM transactions rise 197.86% to N36.34 trn
The value of transactions through Automated Teller Machines rose by 197.86 percent year-on-year (YoY) to N36.34 trillion in the first half of 2025 (H1’25) from N12.2 trillion in the corresponding period…
