NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone Over Latvian Airspace
NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Latvian airspace on Friday, according to Latvia’s Defence Ministry, amid growing concern over drone incursions across Europe. The ministry said the unmanned aerial vehicle entered Latvia as a result of what it described as Russian electronic warfare. It later confirmed that the threat had been neutralised. […]
Akpabio Urges Oyebamiji to Transform Osun With State Funds
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate in Osun State, Bola Oyebamiji, to ensure that state resources are used effectively to improve infrastructure and living conditions if elected. Akpabio made the call in Osogbo while campaigning for Oyebamiji ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. He argued that Osun State receives sufficient […]
Osun Killing: APC, Accord Trade Blame as Tensions Rise
A resident of Esa-Oke, Osun State, Dele Ayegbo, was shot dead by unidentified assailants on Wednesday night, heightening concerns over political violence ahead of the state governorship election. Ayegbo was reportedly attacked between 11pm and midnight near his home in the Idofin area of Esa-Oke. Two other people were also reportedly shot and taken to […]
Seven Nations Secure Places in 2027 Women’s World Cup Play-Offs
At least seven countries have secured places in the intercontinental play-offs for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Ghana and South Africa confirmed as Africa’s representatives. Ghana booked its place after defeating Ivory Coast, while South Africa overcame Nigeria to secure the continent’s second slot. The two African teams will join Chinese Taipei, Uzbekistan, […]
Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez Sign Prenup Before Lisbon Wedding
Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-term partner, Georgina Rodriguez, agreed to keep their assets separate under a prenuptial agreement signed shortly before their wedding in Lisbon. The Al Nassr captain and Rodriguez reportedly married on Tuesday in an intimate civil ceremony attended by their children and four witnesses. Ronaldo’s mother and three siblings were reportedly absent […]
Edo Govt Faults Davido’s Call to Trump on Osun Election
The Edo State Government has criticised music star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over his appeal to United States President Donald Trump and the international community to closely monitor Saturday’s governorship election in Osun State. Speaking during a press briefing in Benin City on Thursday, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Prince Kassim […]
Nickelodeon Star Christy Knowings Dies at 46 After Asthma Attack
Christy Knowings, the actor and comedian best known for her role on Nickelodeon’s popular sketch comedy series All That, has died at the age of 46. Knowings died in Los Angeles on Tuesday after being hospitalized days earlier following a severe asthma attack. According to reports, the actress suffered the attack on Friday and […]
Peter Obi’s Edo Visit Sparks Fresh Reactions
Reactions have continued to trail the visit of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi edo state despite an earlier warning by Governor Monday Okpebholo over visits by the opposition figure. Okpebholo had, in July 2025, warned Obi against visiting the state without prior notification and official security clearance. The warning drew criticism from some […]
Kwara Police Foil AK-47 Deal, Arrest Suspected Kidnap Gang Member
The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected member of a kidnapping gang after foiling an alleged attempt to procure an AK-47 rifle in Kaiama Local Government Area. The suspect, identified as Sanda Aliyu, was arrested on August 3 by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Section following intelligence about an alleged arms transaction involving another […]
Femi Kuti Says Tinubu Is Not Nigeria’s Main Problem
Afrobeat musician Femi Kuti has argued that President Bola Tinubu is not the primary problem facing Nigeria, pointing instead to institutional corruption and weaknesses in the country’s justice system. Kuti made the remarks during a recent episode of the Good News Naija podcast, where he discussed Nigeria’s political and institutional challenges. The musician said the […]
