Singer Asake seen trying to touch the Black Stone at the Kaaba during pilgrimage at Saudi Arabia
Nigerian singer Asake was seen among pilgrims at the Kaaba in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, during his Hajj pilgrimage. A video circulating online shows him moving through the crowd, attempting to reach the Black Stone, a sacred object in Islam. The clip highlights the devotion of pilgrims as they gather to perform one of the key […]
Italy Ruling Tells Millions With Italian Roots They’ve Lost Right To Citizenship
Italy’s Constitutional Court has indicated it will uphold a controversial 2025 law restricting citizenship for descendants of Italians born abroad. The ruling affects millions who had hoped to claim Italian citizenship through their parents or grandparents, marking a major change to the long-standing principle of ius sanguinis. The law limits eligibility to those with a […]
Man Utd manager Michael Carrick responds after Paul Scholes criticism
Michael Carrick has said he was not offended by comments made by former teammate Paul Scholes about Manchester United’s recent performances. Scholes had earlier criticised the team after their defeat to Newcastle United, suggesting the side had not played well in their last few matches despite getting results. Scholes made the remark during a discussion […]
Queen Camilla ‘told friend Meghan Markle ‘brainwashed’ Prince Harry’ amid royal family feud
Queen Camilla reportedly once told a close friend that Meghan Markle had “brainwashed” Prince Harry during the early period of tensions within the British royal family. The claim appears in a book written by author Tom Bower, which discusses events following Harry and Meghan’s wedding in 2018. According to the book, disagreements within the royal […]
Operation WHIRL STROKE troops rescue five kidnap victims in Benue
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke have successfully rescued five kidnapped victims in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. According to Ahmad Zubairu Zubairu, the victims regained their freedom after troops intensified pressure on the kidnappers, forcing them to abandon the captives. The rescued victims were identified as Babaji Muhammad, Yamusa, Annumba Obunde, Babangida Ibbi […]
NNL: Sporting Lagos will give everything against Akwa United – Butter
Head coach Jeffrey Butter has said Sporting Lagos will give everything to secure a good result against Akwa United in their upcoming Nigeria National League (NNL) match. The encounter is scheduled for Sunday at the Uyo Township Stadium. Butter explained that the team is well prepared and focused ahead of the important fixture. According to […]
Fayose’s ally Omolase emerges Ekiti PDP Chairman
Hon. Lanre Omolase, a close ally of former Ayodele Fayose, has been elected as the chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State. His emergence followed the party’s state congress held in Ado‑Ekiti on Saturday. The exercise was monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies. During the congress, several […]
Police foil kidnap attempt, rescue five passengers in Benue
The Benue State Police Command has foiled a kidnapping attempt and rescued five passengers along the Ugbokpo–Agatu road in Apa Local Government Area. The incident occurred around 7:45 p.m. during a routine patrol by officers carrying out visibility policing in the area. Security sources said the patrol team encountered suspected kidnappers in Ojantelle community who […]
France calls for immediate de-escalation of war in Lebanon
The government of France has called for an immediate reduction in hostilities in Lebanon as tensions and violence continue to rise in the region. French officials warned that the growing conflict could worsen the humanitarian situation and threaten stability across the Middle East. French authorities urged all parties involved in the conflict to exercise restraint […]
Iranian missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq
A missile attack struck the compound of the United States Embassy Baghdad in Baghdad, causing smoke to rise from the area and raising fresh security concerns. The embassy is located inside the heavily guarded Green Zone Baghdad, where many government buildings and foreign missions are situated. Security officials said the missile landed on a helipad […]