News as it breaks
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,…
Nollywood actor Alex Ekubo has been laid to rest in his hometown of Ujari, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State, with family, friends and colleagues gathering to bid him a final farewell. The funeral drew a large crowd of mourners, including some of Nigeria’s biggest film stars, who travelled…
The Federal Government has defended its decision to sign a Transfer of Sentenced Persons Agreement with Ethiopia, describing the move as a humanitarian and diplomatic effort aimed at protecting the rights and welfare of Nigerians imprisoned abroad. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, said the agreement aligns with President…
As preparations intensify for the Ekiti State Governorship Election scheduled for June 20, 2026, CLEEN Foundation has concluded the training of accredited election observers and citizen observers to support a transparent, peaceful, and credible electoral process. The training, which brought together participants from various communities across the state, focused on…
