Turkish authorities have launched a large-scale search for Russian athlete Nikolai Svechnikov, who went missing during Istanbul’s annual cross-continental swimming competition on Sunday. Svechnikov, a 30-year-old professional coach, was among the more than 2,800 swimmers from 81 countries who took part in the 6.5-kilometre race across the Bosphorus Strait, which links Asia and Europe. According […]
The political atmosphere in Kaduna was thrown into controversy at the weekend after former governor Nasir El-Rufai announced that the Social Democratic Party (SDP) had merged with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the state a claim swiftly denied by both parties. El-Rufai, speaking at a gathering of political stakeholders, hailed what he described […]
Social media influencer, Jarvis, has broken her silence following the recent controversy surrounding her relationship with fellow content creator, Peller. The backlash began after a video surfaced online showing Peller pushing her during an argument, sparking widespread debate and allegations of abuse across Nigerian social media platforms. In a reaction video released to her followers, […]
Flood has wreaked havoc across Yobe State, leaving at least seven people dead and more than 4,521 households displaced as torrential rains continue to devastate vulnerable communities. According to the Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), several local government areas, including Gulani, Gujba, Tarmuwa, Jakusko, Potiskum and Gashua, have been badly affected, with homes, […]
Nigeria and Brazil have entered into a landmark aviation agreement that will enable the establishment of direct flights between the two nations, in a move aimed at strengthening bilateral trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. The Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) was signed in Brasília during President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s official visit to Brazil. The pact, […]
The Federal Government has unveiled a national data-exchange platform aimed at eliminating the longstanding problem of repeated data submissions by Nigerian citizens across multiple government agencies. The initiative, launched in Abuja on Monday, marks a significant step in the administration’s efforts to streamline governance, improve service delivery, and advance the country’s digital public infrastructure agenda. […]
Former United Nations Under-Secretary-General and one-time Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has raised alarm that more than 1,000 terrorist and insurgent groups are currently active across Africa. Gambari gave the warning on Monday at the Africa Chiefs of Defence Staff Summit held in Abuja, where military leaders from across […]
The United States has reported a $576 million trade surplus with Nigeria in the first half of 2025, a significant turnaround from the deficit recorded in the same period last year. The latest figures underscore shifting trade patterns between the two nations, shaped by stronger American exports and declining Nigerian shipments, particularly in the oil […]
Former Big Brother Season 10 housemate, Kayikunmi, has spoken about his connection with fellow contestant Isabella, stressing that there is no confirmed relationship between them at the moment. Speaking during an interview on Rubbing Minds on Channels Television, Kayikunmi was asked if he was still keeping his side of the bargain regarding his bond […]
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, says his administration has provided a N10 billion lifeline and other incentives to 7,688 rural dwellers across the state’s 10 federal constituencies. The governor made the disclosure at the grand finale of the Town Square Meeting/Empowerment Series held at Etinan Federal Constituency, marking the end of the […]
