The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into mourning following reports of the alleged death of veteran Nollywood actor and respected theatre scholar, Kola Oyewo. News of the actor’s reported passing began circulating on social media, sparking an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues, and admirers who have followed his remarkable career spanning several decades….
The UK government is preparing to introduce some of the toughest online safety measures for children in recent years, with plans to ban teenagers under 16 from accessing social media platforms considered to be “high risk.” As part of a wider effort to make the internet safer for young people, children under 18 will also…
Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has been appointed by UEFA to officiate the 2026 UEFA Super Cup final between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa, marking a remarkable comeback after the disappointment of missing the FIFA World Cup earlier this year. Artan had been on track to make history as the first Somali referee to officiate…
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, better known as Davido, used the international spotlight of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert to shine a light on Nigeria’s growing security crisis. During his performance, the award-winning singer appeared on stage wearing a custom-made black leather jacket decorated with green buttons bearing the names of students and…
The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward overhauling Nigeria’s security architecture by approving a constitutional amendment bill that seeks to establish state police across the country. The bill, titled “A Bill for an Act to Alter the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 to Provide for the Establishment of State Police…
A remarkable discovery in the south-eastern Indian Ocean has revealed what scientists believe is the oldest, deepest, and most extensive whale graveyard ever found. The site contains hundreds of whale fossils, some dating back more than five million years, offering a rare glimpse into life and death in one of the planet’s most extreme environments….
Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has revealed that the National Assembly will consider a proposal for a single six-year term for presidents and state governors as part of broader constitutional reforms aimed at improving governance in Nigeria. Speaking on the floor of the Senate, Bamidele explained that the proposal is intended to allow elected leaders to…
Kristina Khorram, a longtime executive and close associate of Sean “Diddy” Combs, has secured a major legal victory after a California judge dismissed several serious allegations against her, including sex trafficking and sexual battery claims. According to court documents, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge ruled during a June hearing that the claims brought…
Sir Idris Elba has shared his thoughts on the future of James Bond, saying the iconic spy franchise should avoid becoming overly focused on modern social trends and remain true to its roots. The British actor, who spent years at the centre of speculation about becoming the first Black actor to play 007, said he…
Relief and celebration have swept through Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State following the release of 416 women and children who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists earlier this year. The victims were kidnapped during a deadly attack on Ngoshe, a border community near Cameroon, where insurgents stormed the area and…
