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Big Brother Naija has officially launched auditions for its 11th season, with organisers announcing that registration opened on Saturday, May 16, sparking fresh excitement among the millions of fans across Nigeria and the wider African continent who have followed the franchise since its debut. The audition process has been structured in two stages. Interested […]
Tobi Amusan delivered a gutsy third-place finish in the women’s 100 metres hurdles at the opening leg of the 2026 Wanda Diamond League season in Shanghai/Keqiao, China, on Saturday, clocking a season’s best of 12.41 seconds just hours after arriving in the country off the back of a gruelling continental campaign. The Nigerian world […]
Following the shocking coordinated attacks on three schools in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, has raised the alarm over the worsening security situation, declaring that “Yorubaland is now under siege.” In a strong statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Jare Ajayi, the group expressed profound dismay […]
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have smashed a notorious “one-chance” criminal syndicate, arresting six suspected armed robbers who specialized in targeting unsuspecting commuters around the Ago Palace Way axis in Okota, Lagos State. The breakthrough was confirmed in an official statement released on Sunday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi. […]
UK energy major, BP is weighing a partial exit from its Egyptian natural gas portfolio, as the group reshapes its global operations under a broader restructuring drive aimed at reducing debt and prioritising higher-return assets, people familiar with the matter have said. According to Reuters, BP is considering selling some of its natural […]
APC House of Representatives aspirant, Hon. Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi has called for the protection of primary election results in Ondo State’s Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo/Odigbo Federal Constituency, citing verified tallies that place her ahead in the race. The primary election took place on May 16, 2026. According to verified polling unit reports, Fajemirokun-Ajayi garnered 4,247 votes, while […]
A coordinated terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi has claimed the lives of 17 police officers who were undergoing specialised operational training at the facility, the Nigeria Police Force confirmed on Saturday. The assault occurred in the early hours of 8th May 2026, when attackers struck from […]
Iran has warned it is prepared to resume military confrontation with the United States if ongoing negotiations fail, as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and regional security continue to escalate. Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi said Tehran remains ready for direct conflict while accusing Washington of prolonging economic instability through threats of […]
Tanzania, one of the host countries of the next iteration of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), has invited Russian investors to partner with the East African country’s private sector to explore economic opportunities tied to the tournament. Beyond athletics, Tanzanian authorities emphasized the potential for strategic partnerships across sectors, including mining, energy, […]
Zambia seeks to expand its equity in domestic mining assets, reflecting a broader pan-African trend toward the localisation of mine ownership. The Southern African country’s state investment company, ZCCM Investments Holdings, recently relayed its intent to increase its minority stakes in mining assets. This was made known by the company’s CEO, Kakenenwa […]
