News as it breaks
Russia and Nigeria have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following a meeting between Russia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Georgy Evgenievich Borisenko, and Nigeria’s newly appointed Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Joseph Olusola Iji. The meeting, held in Moscow, marked Ambassador Iji’s formal presentation of copies of his…
The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has identified malnutrition, drug abuse, and the unchecked influx of foreigners into Nigeria’s media space as emerging factors contributing to insecurity across the country. Speaking on Friday at the National Security Summit jointly organised by the NUJ and the Department of State Services (DSS)…
A 26-year-old Ghanaian lawyer, Sarah Araba Tettey, has died after reportedly collapsing while celebrating Ghana’s victory over Panama at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. According to reports from Ghanaian media outlet Citi Newsroom, the incident occurred on Wednesday at the Standard Hostel in Bomso, a private hostel located near Kwame…
French superstar Kylian Mbappé has expressed a strong desire to face Argentina again in a future World Cup final, reigniting memories of their thrilling 2022 showdown against Lionel Messi’s side. Mbappé, who scored a hat-trick in the 2022 final in Qatar but still ended on the losing side, suggested that…
Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo has declared that the Black Stars are prepared to “prove a point” when they face England in a crucial FIFA World Cup Group L encounter on June 23. The confidence comes after Ghana secured a dramatic 1-0 victory over Panama in Toronto, thanks to a stoppage-time…
As the FIFA World Cup enters its second round of group-stage matches, attention is firmly focused on football giants Brazil and Spain, while defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, prepare for another important outing. Brazil and Spain head into their next fixtures under increasing pressure after failing to secure…
Popular Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham has revealed that she only began earning significant income from her acting career about eight years ago, despite joining the Nigerian film industry in 2001. Speaking during an interview with Nolly TV, the actress recounted the financial difficulties she faced in her early years…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has commenced the distribution of sensitive election materials ahead of the Ekiti State governorship election scheduled for Saturday, signaling its readiness to conduct a credible and transparent poll. The distribution exercise took place on Thursday at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) office in…
Equatorial Guinea’s government has resigned after falling significantly short of its performance targets, prompting a major political shake-up in the oil-rich Central African nation. Vice-President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue announced that Prime Minister Manuel Osa Nsue Nsua had submitted the resignation of the entire cabinet after the administration reportedly achieved…
Nigerian disc jockey and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has sparked widespread reactions after revealing that her experiences in relationships have led her to believe she cannot marry a Nigerian. The media personality made the remark in a resurfaced interview clip from a recent podcast appearance,…
