Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, could be receiving another major recognition as Babcock University reportedly prepares to launch a new music department named after the Afrobeats superstar. The reported development highlights the growing influence of Nigerian music and the increasing recognition of Afrobeats within formal education. Davido, one of Africa’s most prominent…
Universities across the United Kingdom are withdrawing admission offers to international students, including Nigerians, amid rising student visa refusals and tighter immigration compliance rules. The development has raised concerns among prospective students who have spent months preparing applications, paying fees and making plans to study abroad. A report by the Financial Times, published on October…
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly wore construction vests and face coverings while carrying out an arrest operation in New York City, before shooting a man who had his five-year-old child in the back seat of his car. The incident occurred on Thursday, October 8, 2026, in the Marble Hill neighbourhood of New…
The United States has officially imposed sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), escalating its campaign against the international tribunal over investigations and legal actions involving the US and its allies, including Israel. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the measures on October 9, 2026, extending Washington’s pressure beyond individual judges and prosecutors…
A Peruvian candidate named Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores has reportedly won the mayoral election in Queropalca, a district in Peru, after securing 34.54 per cent of the votes. The result has attracted attention because of the candidate’s unusual name, which includes references to Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, two of the most notorious authoritarian leaders…
Nigeria has made history at the Veterans World Wrestling Championships after former national champion Mapsin Elias Mika secured a bronze medal in the 70kg Greco-Roman category in Amman, Jordan. The achievement marks Nigeria’s reported first-ever medal at the competition, giving the country a significant milestone in its wrestling history and bringing international recognition to its…
New York City has reportedly recorded a historic decline in murders during the first nine months of 2026, with killings falling to their lowest level on record for the period. The reported drop marks a significant development in the city’s public safety outlook and draws attention to changing crime trends across one of the largest…
Nigerian manufacturers spent an estimated ₦1.35 trillion on alternative power in 2025, representing an increase of about 23 per cent from the ₦1.1 trillion recorded in 2024, as businesses continue to grapple with the high cost of keeping their factories running. The rising expenditure highlights the growing financial pressure on manufacturers operating in an environment…
Cancer treatment in India could become significantly more affordable as the government considers a plan to reduce the prices of certain cancer medicines by as much as 70% through limits on trade margins. The proposed measure aims to tackle excessive mark-ups across the medicine supply chain, where distributors and retailers may add substantial margins to…
Mobility financing company Moove has reportedly shut down its operations in Nigeria and transferred full ownership of vehicles worth approximately ₦35 billion to its current drivers, marking a significant development for drivers who relied on the company to access vehicles for work. The reported move could represent a major turning point for drivers who have…
