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Russia declares state of emergency at port after Ukrainian drone attack 

On Saturday, the mayor of Novorossiisk, a Russian port city, announced a state of emergency after local officials reported that a Ukrainian drone attack had caused damage to a grain terminal and several residential buildings, leaving at least five people injured. In a video shared on his official Telegram account, Andrei Kravchenko, the mayor of […]

The Resemblance Between Ifeanyi And My New Son Is Scary — Davido Says

Davido, the famous Nigerian singer, recently spoke about the striking resemblance between his new son and Ifeanyi, his son who tragically passed away in 2022. According to Davido, the similarity is so strong that it can be described as “scary.” Ifeanyi, Davido’s first son, died in a drowning accident at their home in Banana Island […]

US creates new military zone on Mexico border to crackdown on illegal immigrants

The Trump administration has established a new military zone along the Mexico border, aiming to crack down on illegal immigration. The zone is a 6-foot-wide strip located at a military base in New Mexico and has been labeled as a “National Defense Area.” Additionally, the region is now recognized as the “Texas National Defense Area.” […]

Air Peace gives reason for flight cancellations

Air Peace stated on Saturday that it had no regrets about cancelling or delaying flights, as it prioritizes the safety of passengers and adheres to air safety standards. In a statement issued by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ejike Ndiulo, in Lagos, Air Peace explained that the disruptions were due to safety concerns. The […]

Police Arrests 95 Suspected Gang Members In Edo — Recovers Firearms, Ammunition

The Edo State Police Command has successfully arrested 95 suspected gang members during targeted operations in Benin City and surrounding areas. These raids, conducted over the past week, were part of efforts to reduce gang violence and cult-related activities in the state. In a press release shared on Friday, CSP Moses Joel Yamu, the Police […]

Genevieve Nnaji Celebrates Her 46th Birthday Today

The celebrated Nollywood icon, Genevieve Nnaji, marks her 46th birthday today. Known for her stellar acting career and timeless beauty, Genevieve has been a major influence in the Nigerian movie industry and beyond. Genevieve Nnaji’s journey in Nollywood has been nothing short of inspirational. From her debut in the industry to becoming an international sensation, […]

Naira records highest depreciation against dollar at official market

The Naira saw a significant drop against the dollar in the official foreign exchange market on Friday, closing the week on a negative note. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Naira fell to N1,602.18 per dollar on Friday, down from N1,596.68 on Thursday. This shows a daily decline of N5.492, marking […]

Transfer: Atletico Madrid join Lookman chase 

Atletico Madrid has now entered the race to sign Ademola Lookman, the talented winger from Atalanta. Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta at the end of this season, even though he has two more years left on his contract. Atalanta is open to selling the Nigerian player for €60 million. Spanish newspaper Marca reports that […]