The Unfilltered Reporting
Canadian teenage sensation Victoria Mboko capped a remarkable week on Friday by lifting the National Bank Open title in Montreal, overcoming a wrist injury and rallying from a set down to defeat former world No. 1 Naomi Osaka 2-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the final. The 18-year-old, who began the year ranked outside the top 300, […]
A newly released 2023 report has revealed alarmingly low insurance coverage among Nigerian adults, highlighting a concerning gap in financial protection across the country’s geopolitical zones. According to the data published by StatiSense, referencing the Enhancing Financial Innovation and Access (EFInA) survey, only a small fraction of Nigerians aged 18 and above currently have […]
Spanish authorities on Friday intercepted a tugboat that had departed from Senegal and was found to be carrying 49 stowaways on board. The vessel, sailing under a Belgian flag, was escorted to the port of Arrecife, the capital of Lanzarote, after the ship’s captain alerted local maritime authorities. Enrique Espinosa, head of emergency […]
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has made a deeply personal and spiritual declaration regarding his own death, stating that he believes he will die on a Sunday, shortly after attending a church service. The revered cleric, known for his prophetic insights and unwavering devotion, reportedly […]
The Niger State House of Assembly has formally called on Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago to issue an executive order banning the increasingly controversial “sign-out” or “makers day” celebrations in schools across the state. The move comes amid growing concerns that the tradition, once seen as a harmless farewell ritual for graduating students, has morphed […]
Nigerian superstar, Wizkid is once again at the center of global music discourse, following confirmation of his feature on American rapper Gunna’s upcoming album ‘The Last Wun’. The collaboration, which also includes fellow Nigerian hitmakers Burna Boy and Asake, has ignited a whirlwind of fan reactions, with many hailing it as a historic fusion […]
In a major crackdown on unauthorized mining activities, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), through its Mining Marshals unit, has sealed off an illegal quarry site operating in the Kuje Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Thirteen individuals were arrested during the operation and are now facing prosecution. According to […]
Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed Beijing’s support for the warming relations between the United States and Russia, stating that China is pleased to see renewed contact between the two major powers. The remark came during a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling China’s broader endorsement of diplomatic engagement amid ongoing […]
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared that victory for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 16 bye-elections across the state is “not optional, but imperative.” The governor made the declaration on Friday in Kaduna during the inauguration of the APC Campaign Committee for the Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, as well as the […]
The sacred city of Osogbo was a spectacle of colour, music, and spirituality today as thousands of worshippers, tourists, and culture enthusiasts gathered for the grand finale of the world-famous Osun-Osogbo Festival. The annual celebration — one of Nigeria’s most iconic traditional events — reached its spiritual and cultural peak with a sacred procession to […]
