World Athletics has rejected an application by Turkey to change the sporting nationality of Nigerian sprint star Favour Ofili, dealing a major setback to her plans ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games. The decision, issued by the World Athletics Nationality Review Panel, followed a detailed assessment of the application submitted by the Türkiye Athletics Federation….
Syria has announced that it has regained full control of all military installations previously occupied by United States forces, marking a significant shift in the country’s security and political landscape. The development follows the departure of the final U.S. convoy from a base in northeastern Syria, bringing an end to a military presence that began…
The Lagos State Government has taken a significant step toward improving urban transportation with the arrival of new 24-car train sets for the Lagos Red Line. The development is expected to enhance capacity, reduce waiting times, and provide a smoother commuting experience for thousands of residents across the city. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirmed the addition…
Nigeria’s economic outlook is gaining renewed attention as projections show the country on track to outpace several leading global economies in 2026. According to the latest World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund, Nigeria’s economy is expected to expand by 4.1% next year, a rate higher than forecasts for countries like the United…
Tension has once again gripped parts of Benue State following a deadly attack that reportedly claimed the lives of nine villagers in Ankpali Edikwu, a community in Apa Local Government Area. According to local sources, the incident occurred on Sunday evening when suspected armed herders stormed the village, opening fire indiscriminately. A community leader, Bernard…
A Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos, has discharged popular nightlife entrepreneur Mike Nwalie, widely known as Pretty Mike, along with his club supervisor, Joachim Hillary, after ruling that the case brought against them lacked sufficient evidence. Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa held that the prosecution, led by the National Drug Law Enforcement…
An American livestreamer known online as Johnny Somali has been sentenced to six months in prison in South Korea after a series of controversial actions that sparked public outrage and legal consequences. The 25-year-old, whose real name is Ramsey Khalid Ismael, was found guilty by the Seoul Western District Court on multiple charges, including public…
In a powerful show of compassion and solidarity, Joshua Selman, founder of Eternity Network International, widely known as Koinonia Global, has donated over N200 million in cash and relief materials to victims of the recent attacks in Plateau State. The donation was announced during a courtesy visit to the Government House in Jos, where the…
Japanese oil refiners are increasingly sourcing crude from Nigeria as supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Iran war continue to reshape global energy flows. The shift highlights both Nigeria’s growing relevance in the international oil market and the immediate challenges countries like Japan face in reducing dependence on Middle Eastern crude. According to data from…
Tensions between the White House and the U.S. central bank have escalated, as Donald Trump signaled he could move to remove Jerome Powell if the current Federal Reserve chair does not step aside following the appointment of a successor. Speaking on Wednesday, Trump stated that Powell would have to be dismissed if he remains in…
