Leandro Trossard and his wife, Laura Hilven, have officially ended their relationship after nearly 13 years together.Hilven confirmed the separation through an emotional statement shared on social media, putting an end to months of speculation surrounding the couple’s marriage. The announcement came after fans noticed that Hilven had removed several photos featuring the Arsenal F.C….
The Federal Government has announced plans to officially launch Nigeria’s long-awaited nationwide Digital Switch Over (DSO) platform on June 17, marking a major step in the country’s transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. According to the government, the new platform will offer Nigerians free access to more than 100 television channels, improved picture quality, wider…
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has described China as America’s most significant geopolitical challenge, while also calling it the most important relationship Washington must carefully manage in the current global climate. Rubio made the remarks ahead of a highly anticipated meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping during Trump’s ongoing…
Charles III has announced plans to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy in the United Kingdom, describing the practice as harmful and abusive as part of the new government’s legislative agenda. The proposed legislation, known as the Conversion Practices Bill, was included in the first King’s Speech under the new Labour government, signaling renewed efforts to outlaw…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals recorded a major milestone in April 2026 after exporting an estimated 1.66 billion litres of refined petroleum products, reinforcing Nigeria’s growing role as an emerging fuel export hub. Fresh figures released by the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) showed that the refinery shipped massive volumes of petrol,…
Tech giant Nvidia has made financial history by becoming the first publicly traded company to reach a market capitalization of $5.5 trillion, setting a new all-time record on Wall Street. The chipmaker crossed the historic valuation milestone on Wednesday as its stock continued a strong upward rally, with shares climbing 3 percent in early trading….
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, to 75 years in prison after finding him guilty of fraud and money laundering involving approximately ₦33.8 billion in public funds. The judgment was delivered by Justice James Omotosho, who convicted Mamman on all 12 counts filed against him by the…
President Bola Tinubu has approved Nigeria’s bid to host two major African football events — the 2026 CAF Awards and the 48th Ordinary General Assembly of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). The approval was confirmed in a statement released by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) on Tuesday, following a high-level meeting held during the…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to mobilise more than 1.4 million members of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to support the conduct of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The disclosure was made in Abuja by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, during a courtesy visit to the Director-General of the NYSC, Brigadier…
The Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) has raised serious concerns over large-scale electricity theft along the Ikorodu-Sagamu transmission corridor, revealing that nearly 180 megawatts of power is being lost through illegal activities and meter manipulation. The affected transmission route, the Ikorodu-Sagamu 132kV double-circuit line, stretches across parts of Lagos and Ogun State, serving a number…
