Air Peace suspends Lagos-London flight over technical fault
Air Peace has announced a temporary disruption to its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service after a minor technical issue was detected during a routine inspection of the aircraft. In a statement shared on its official X account on Saturday, the airline…
Nigerian govt announces partial closure of Ikorodu-Sagamu Road
The Federal Government has announced a partial closure of sections of the Ikorodu–Sagamu Road beginning Monday to allow ongoing rehabilitation works on damaged portions of the highway. The Federal Controller of Works in Ogun State, Olayiwola Komolafe, disclosed that the…
Six Taraba pilgrims die ahead of 2026 Hajj airlift to Saudi Arabia
Six intending pilgrims from Taraba State scheduled to participate in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage have died ahead of their departure to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The acting Executive Secretary of the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, Alhaji Abubakar Tanko, disclosed…
2026 AMVCA: Again, Lisabi wins Best Indigenous Language Film
Lisabi, a movie by actors Lateef Adedimeji and Mobimpe, has won the Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) award at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, AMVCA.The ongoing 2026 AMVCA awards ceremony was held on Saturday,…
South Africa president faces call to resign after court ruling
Leading South African opposition figure Julius Malema has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to resign after the Constitutional Court ruled parliament had violated the constitution by blocking moves to impeach him in 2022. The judgement follows a legal challenge by…
NYSC Member Goes Missing After Leaving Work
The police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have commenced investigation into the disappearance of a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Miss Eunice Ameh. Family sources disclosed that Ameh, who is also a lawyer, recently secured…
DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls
DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls. DR Congo Presidency/X President Félix Tshisekedi, dressed in a blue suit, sits in a white chair behind a lectern as he addresses a press conference, with the national flag…
Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
Botswana’s former president, Festus Mogae, renowned for leading the country’s fight against HIV/AIDS, has died at the age of 86. Botswana’s President, Duma Boko, confirmed Mogae’s death during a national broadcast on Friday and declared a three-day national mourning period…
Rumours Spread of 2026 World Cup Song Featuring Shakira and Burna Boy
Social media has been buzzing with claims that the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup may feature Colombian superstar Shakira and Nigerian Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy. The speculation suggests a possible global collaboration aimed at blending Latin and…
APC govs divided over removal of Uzodimma as PGF Chairman
Eighteen governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress APC have passed a vote of confidence in Hope Uzodimma as chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum PGF, dismissing reports of his replacement and reaffirming their solidarity ahead of…