New BTS album sells almost four million copies in first day
BTS’s new album “ARIRANG” sold 3.98 million copies in the first day, the K-pop group’s label Big Hit Music said Saturday, citing local album sales tracker Hanteo Chart. The album…
Death after BBL: Akatugba warns aspiring actresses
*Says, ‘Elena’s story should be a wake-up call’ Notable filmmaker and ANCOP president, Joe Akatugba has cautioned aspiring actors against chasing fame through cosmetic surgery, citing the tragic death of…
NiMet forecasts 3-day sunshine, cloudiness nationwide
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and cloudiness from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. The weather outlook released by NiMet on Saturday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies…
Video: Jehovah’s Witnesses review blood transfusion rules
The Jehovah’s Witnesses religious organisation has reviewed its rules on blood transfusions, giving members the choice of whether own blood can be used during surgery or other procedures. However, the…
US troops in Nigeria using ‘Reaper’ drones for recon – Nigerian military
US military trainers deployed to Nigeria are using high-powered drones for surveillance and intelligence gathering, the Nigerian military told AFP Saturday. The troops, operating the drones from an air base…
CAF faces pressure as Guinea contests Morocco’s 1976 AFCON win
The Guinea Football Federation has urged the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to review the 1976 AFCON outcome, citing Morocco’s walkout and a recent ruling against Senegal. The call follows…
Facebook, TikTok, X face another ban in Nigeria if….
A young man wakes up in the morning and hits the streets of Lagos to look for daily bread. His mind is on unpaid school fees of his children, the…
Tinubu departs London after historic state visit
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu on Thursday night departed London after a two-day historic visit at the instance of the royal family. President Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu,…
Nigeria, UK sign deal for deportation of failed asylum seekers, offenders
Nigeria has entered into a fresh agreement with the United Kingdom that will enable British authorities to repatriate thousands of failed asylum seekers and convicted offenders to the West African…
Iran war could end ‘faster than people think’ – Netanyahu
Israeli President Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that he believed the war in Iran could finish sooner than “people think”. “I also see this war ending a lot faster than people think,” Netanyahu said at a press conference. AFP
