Former Super Eagles defender Taribo West has spoken out strongly against the Federal Government’s treatment of Nigerian football legends during the burial of former national team goalkeeper Peter Rufai. Speaking at the funeral, West expressed disappointment that many Nigerian sporting icons are often celebrated during their active years but forgotten once they retire or face…
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a stark warning to Hamas, threatening the destruction of Gaza City if the militant group refuses to disarm, release all remaining hostages, and accept Israel’s conditions for ending the war. “Soon, the gates of hell will open upon the heads of Hamas’s murderers and rapists in Gaza —…
Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil Nas X has been hospitalized following a bizarre early morning incident in Los Angeles. Police confirmed that an incoherent man, matching the rapper’s description, was taken into custody and later hospitalized on Thursday, August 21. According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), officers responded to calls around 5:30 a.m. on…
Beloved U.S. judge Frank Caprio, widely admired for his compassion and humanity in the courtroom, has passed away at the age of 88. His family confirmed his death on Wednesday, just hours after he had asked for prayers from supporters while battling pancreatic cancer. Caprio, a retired Rhode Island judge, served on the bench for…
Significant flooding has been reported in the Kaseda area of Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, as Tropical Storm Lingling made landfall on Japan’s southwestern island of Kyushu. The storm struck near Hioki City just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, bringing with it heavy rain and unstable weather conditions. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, southern parts…
Slovakia’s Prime Minister, Robert Fico, has stated that Ukraine’s membership in NATO is not possible and that Russia cannot be defeated militarily. His remarks came during a video address following an online summit of European Union leaders, which focused on upcoming talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Fico stressed that the first condition…
A fire has been reported near Tabriz International Airport, raising concerns in one of Iran’s busiest transport hubs. Local authorities have yet to release full details about the cause of the blaze or the extent of the damage, but emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene. The incident has drawn attention due to the…
Nigerian entertainment circles have been thrown into fresh drama after the TikTok account of comedian and singer Carter Efe was reportedly taken down following a coordinated move by Peller and his fan base. The incident, which has since gone viral on social media, unfolded after ongoing tensions between the two entertainers escalated into a digital…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s latest visit to the White House on Monday took an unexpected turn when U.S. President Donald Trump made lighthearted comments about his guest’s attire. The exchange came during a brief interaction with right-wing reporter Brian Glenn, who had previously criticized Zelensky’s clothing during an earlier meeting with Trump. This time, however,…
Nigerian activist and social commentator, VeryDarkMan (VDM), has taken his campaign for justice to Auchi, Edo State, where he blocked Dangote trucks from operating until the company fulfills its promise of compensation and medical support for victims of its vehicles. In a video shared on his official Instagram page, the activist was seen alongside students…
