British YouTuber and entrepreneur KSI is making headlines after reports emerged that he has offered $7 million to purchase the music catalog of Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido. If finalized, the deal would grant KSI ownership of Davido’s songs and the rights to earn revenue from their royalties. The reported offer signals a growing trend in…
The Taliban has once again drawn sharp international condemnation following reports that its newly introduced penal code includes a provision permitting husbands to use physical force against their wives for what is described as “disobedience” — provided the violence does not result in fractures, serious injuries, or visible bruising. According to details emerging from the…
Banana Island Estate in Ikoyi, Lagos, has announced a complete ban on short-let and Airbnb-style rentals across the entire community following a recent security breach linked to suspected criminal activity. The decision marks a major shift for one of Nigeria’s most exclusive residential areas, as estate leaders move to tighten security and protect residents. The…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expanded its deportation programme, adding 18 more Nigerians to a criminal removal list described as the agency’s “worst-of-the-worst” register. The update brings the total number of Nigerians now scheduled for deportation to 97, underscoring Washington’s intensified enforcement against non-citizens convicted of serious crimes. According to updates…
Proceedings in the murder trial of Somtochukwu Maduagwu, a news anchor with Arise Television, were halted on Monday after prison authorities failed to produce the suspects in court. The development forced the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Abuja to adjourn the case, prolonging a trial that has drawn significant public attention. The eleven suspects,…
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has opened up about a long-held ambition that stretches far beyond international football in Africa. The 48-year-old tactician has revealed that his ultimate dream is to become the first African coach in the history of Spanish giants Real Madrid. Chelle shared the personal goal during an interview with French…
One of the most talked-about visual moments from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show wasn’t just the music or choreography—it was the performers dressed as moving bushes. Now, new details have emerged about what those background performers were paid, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how massive productions like the Super Bowl come together. According to…
A brazen armed robbery unfolded on a major highway in southern Italy on Monday after a well-organised gang attacked a cash-in-transit van in broad daylight, bringing traffic to a complete standstill and triggering a massive police manhunt. The dramatic heist took place along the busy Brindisi–Lecce highway near the town of Tuturano. According to initial…
BUA Cement has taken another major step in expanding Nigeria’s local building materials industry with the commencement of POP gypsum plasterboard production at its Port Harcourt facility. The development comes less than a year after operations began at the 2,400-tonnes-per-day plant, underscoring the company’s rapid execution and growing ambitions. Announcing the milestone in a Facebook…
China has unveiled striking new concept plans for a futuristic space warship that appears straight out of a science-fiction movie, signaling Beijing’s long-term ambition to dominate both air and space warfare. State media on Tuesday released a computer-generated video showcasing the proposed “Luanniao” carrier, a massive craft designed to operate at the edge of Earth’s…
