Lookman Shines as Atletico Madrid Thrash Barcelona 4-0 in Copa del Rey Semi-Final First Leg
Ademola Lookman got on the scoresheet as Atletico Madrid hammered Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final. The Super Eagles forward also recorded an assist, as they took a massive advantage into the second leg. Lookman had opened his Atletico account in the 5-0 victory over Real Betis in the […]
Obama slams Trump’s repeal of climate rule, warns of risks to public health, environment
Former United States President Barack Obama has criticized the Trump administration’s decision to repeal the federal endangerment finding, a key part of the nation’s climate policy. The endangerment finding has served as the legal basis for regulating vehicle emissions and pollution from power plants for years. In a post on X, Obama said that removing […]
Gunmen abduct 12-year-old schoolgirl in Ibadan
The Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of a 12-year-old female student in the Challenge area of Ibadan. The victim, a Junior Secondary School 2 pupil at Monarch Model College, was reportedly kidnapped in the early hours of Thursday, February 12, while being dropped off at school. Police described the incident as a […]
Trump administration ends immigration crackdown in Minnesota
The Trump administration will end its immigration operation in Minnesota that triggered large protests and nationwide outrage following the killing of two US citizens, White House border czar Tom Homan announced on Thursday, Febuary 12. Thousands of federal agents, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers conducted weeks of sweeping raids and arrests in what the […]
Russia Blocks WhatsApp, Urges Citizens to Switch to State-Backed Max App
The Russian government has confirmed it has blocked access to WhatsApp, directing citizens to transition to the state-backed Max messaging platform as part of a broader push to promote domestic digital services. The move follows recent restrictions imposed on Telegram, another widely used messaging application in Russia. Telegram remains popular among millions of users, including […]
Ukraine identifies two Nigerians k!lled while ‘fighting for Russia’
Ukraine’s Main Intelligence Directorate has confirmed that two Nigerian citizens, Hamzat Kazeen Kolawole and Mbah Stephen Udoka, were killed during a drone strike while serving in the Russian military in the Luhansk region. The deaths occurred in late November 2025 as the men attempted to storm Ukrainian positions. Both Kolawole and Udoka had signed contracts […]
Governor Fubara dissolves cabinet
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has dissolved the State Executive Council and dismissed all Special Advisers. The announcement was made in a government statement in Port Harcourt on Thursday, February 12. The governor also appointed a new Chief Press Secretary, Onwuka Nzeshi, replacing Nelson Chukwudi. No reason was given for the previous Chief Press Secretary’s […]
Michelle Obama Reveals She Got 10 New Ear Piercings During Podcast Conversation
Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama has revealed that she recently got 10 new ear piercings, adding to her existing collection. Obama shared the news during a conversation with her brother, Craig Robinson, on their IMO Podcast. During the episode, Obama explained that she had long considered getting additional piercings but never followed through. “I […]
Nigerian Army to sustain kinetic, non-kinetic strategies in Plateau
The Nigerian Army has announced it will continue both kinetic (military) and non-kinetic (non-military) operations in Plateau State to tackle security challenges. The strategy aims to combat insurgency, criminal gangs, and communal conflicts in the region. Military officials explained that kinetic operations involve targeted strikes against armed groups, while non-kinetic efforts focus on community engagement, […]
DSS on his trail – Pete Edochie’s family seeks arrest of Tiktoker over death news
The family of veteran actor Pete Edochie has asked the Department of State Services to arrest a TikTok user who falsely claimed that the actor had died. The claim went viral online but was quickly debunked by the actor’s family and management. Edochie’s first son, Leo Edochie, posted a video on Instagram calling the death […]