News as it breaks
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing a seventh term in office following a highly contested vote marked by violence, mass arrests, and a nationwide internet shutdown. Museveni, 81, was announced victor with 71.65 percent of the vote, extending his grip on…
Grammy Award-winning Nigerian superstar Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, will headline the grand finale of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 Fan Zone Concert in Rabat, Morocco. The announcement was confirmed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) in a post shared on X (formerly…
The Chief Imam of Yelwa, Gindin Akwati in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Imam Abubakar Abdullahi, has died. The revered cleric rose to national and international prominence after he sheltered hundreds of Christians in his mosque and private residence during violent attacks on communities in Barkin Ladi…
The long-running paternity controversy involving Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has taken a new turn as the woman and child at the centre of the dispute publicly challenged his recent denial of fatherhood. In a series of Instagram posts, 12-year-old Anuoluwapo Mitchelle and her mother, Ayo…
For many Nigerians at home and abroad, hospitals especially private ones—are expected to offer reassurance and safety. But when tragedy strikes behind hospital doors, it often exposes deeper cracks in the healthcare system. The death of 21-month-old Nkanu Adichie-Esege, son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband Dr.…
It appears Rihanna and A$AP Rocky’s love story may have had a behind-the-scenes matchmaker, who could be A$AP Rocky’s mother. Speaking on the New York Times Popcast, the rapper revealed that long before their friendship turned romantic, his mom had been encouraging him to take things further with Rihanna. Even…
The Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Council, Comrade Grace Ike, has reiterated her administration’s commitment to structural development and infrastructural upgrades at the NUJ FCT Council Secretariat in Abuja, identifying it as a major priority for 2026. Comrade Ike disclosed this on Tuesday,…
By Gambo Jagindi January 15, 2026 Today, as Nigeria joins the world in commemorating Armed Forces Remembrance and Celebration Day 2026, the nation shines a spotlight on the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and its Commandant General, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR. Prof. Audi’s transformative leadership has…
Arsenal claimed a crucial 3–2 away victory over Chelsea in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final clash at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday night. The North London side made a fast start in the all-London encounter, taking an early lead through Ben White, who capitalised on a defensive lapse…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles were knocked out of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday night after suffering a 4–2 defeat on penalties to host nation Morocco in a tense semi-final encounter. The highly anticipated clash at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat ended goalless after 120 minutes of…
