Army reaffirms commitment to securing communities during Sokoto visit
The General Officer Commanding (GOC) 8 Division of the Nigerian Army and Commander of Sector 2 Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Major General Bemgba Paul Koughna, has reaffirmed the Army’s commitment to safeguarding lives, property, and territorial integrity during an operational assessment visit to Tidibale Community in Isa Local Government Area, Sokoto State.
19-year-old TikTok star Big Shaxxy carves niche in fashion, acting, youth education
In Nigeria’s dynamic social media landscape, 19-year-old content creator Sharon Uwazie Chimudiebube, popularly known as Big Shaxxy, is steadily gaining attention for her unique blend of fashion, acting, and youth-focused educational content on TikTok. Born on May 20, 2007, in Imo State, Sharon grew up in the Mbaise Local Government Area before later moving to […]
Best Brain Contest winners get over N1m cash rewards
The Best Brain Contest, an educational initiative of the Akpoazaa Group, on Monday, January 19, 2026, disbursed all cash rewards to champions and winners of the 2025 BBC Anambra Maths and Igbo Quiz (5th Edition). The beneficiaries include outstanding students, dedicated teachers, and exemplary schools that emerged winners in both Mathematics and Igbo Language categories […]
Nollywood: DSI Movies to engage creative youths
Mr. Dominic Nwuzor, Chief Executive Officer of Don Singles International (DSI), a leading showbiz and personality promotion firm in Nigeria, has announced plans to unveil DSI Movies, an initiative aimed at providing a platform for talented youths to build careers in the Nigerian film industry.
Israel disagrees with Trump on panel for post-war Gaza
The panel, known as the Gaza executive board, notably includes Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and a Qatari official and was announced by the White House on Friday.
Top-ranked Alcaraz, Sabalenka headline Australian Open day one
Carlos Alcaraz will launch his bid for tennis history while women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka is also in action on the first day of the Australian Open on Sunday.
FG deploys CCTV, solar lights to monitor projects
Umahi noted that the project inspection became necessary to achieve quality work as stipulated by the President Bola Tinubu-led administration.
Agidigbo FM founder Oriyomi Hamzat joins Accord, declares Oyo gov bid
Founder of Ibadan-based Agidigbo FM, Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, has joined a political party, Accord, and declared his intention to contest the Oyo governorship election in 2027.
Arteta angry as Arsenal denied penalty in Forest stalemate
Forest survived a VAR review in the closing stages when the ball seemed to brush the arm of defender Ola Aina.
2027: Allow Tinubu finish 2nd term – APC chieftain urges Nigerians
A Chieftain of All Progressive Congress (APC) in Enugu State, Chief Osita Okechukwu, has urged Nigerians especially Northern politicians to allow President Bola Tinubu to finish his second term.
U.S. lists sporting events that exempt athletes from visa ban
The United States of America, USA, has released a list of “major sporting events” that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. for despite a broad visa ban on nearly 40 countries. Read Also: AFCON 2025: Nigeria beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to win bronze These events are in addition to […]
