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Veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru has passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness. Read the official statement from his family and tributes from the Actors Guild of Nigeria. The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran Nollywood actor Francis Duru, who passed away at the age of 57 following a brief illness. His family confirmed the sad news in the […]
A global modelling study warns that Nigeria could record 31,400 excess heat-related deaths between September 2026 and February 2027 as an intense Super El Niño weather pattern drives up global temperatures. In a staggering alarm over climate vulnerability, research models indicate that Nigeria could face the highest loss of life globally from extreme heat waves triggered by the 2026–2027 Super El Niño climate event. According to a global study led […]
INEC is integrating artificial intelligence for anomaly detection and result verification ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, as democracy watchdogs and tech experts warn against deepfakes, voter manipulation, and system opacity. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has embarked on the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools aimed at detecting discrepancies in election result sheets and optimizing election logistics ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, the technological leap has sparked […]
U.S. banking powerhouse JPMorgan Chase has deposited ₦50 billion ($38M) with the Central Bank of Nigeria as it clears final regulatory hurdles to launch a merchant bank before the end of 2026. In a significant vote of confidence for Nigeria's financial reforms, global banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. has deposited ₦50 billion (~$38 million) with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) as part of final requirements to secure a […]
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has fallen victim to a high-profile home burglary after a masked gang broke into his £4 million residence in Nether Alderley, Cheshire. The incident occurred around 8:30 PM on Wednesday evening while the 32-year-old midfielder was away in Italy representing Manchester United in their UEFA Champions League match against Como 1907. Intruders reportedly gained access to the six-bedroom property through woodland adjacent to the rear […]
The Nigerian Senate has ordered a formal investigation into Tansian University, Umunya, Anambra State, following allegations of administrative misconduct, unlawful personnel management, and persistent non-compliance with National Universities Commission (NUC) regulatory standards. The resolution was passed on Thursday following a motion raised by Senator Victor Umeh (Anambra Central), who highlighted severe governance lapses and unauthorized administrative practices within the private institution. REGULATORY COMPLIANCE AND LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT The probe comes as […]
Dozens of aggrieved youths and community members stormed the Enugu State Government House on Thursday, protesting the non-fatal shooting of a young man popularly known as "Stone" during a birthday celebration in the Obiagu neighborhood of the state capital. The demonstrators blocked access corridors leading to the government lodge, demanding an immediate investigation and the prosecution of security operatives involved in the incident. INCIDENT AT OBIAGU CELEBRATION SPARKS PUBLIC OUTRAGE […]
A foreign national has been beaten to death by a mob of approximately 50 people in broad daylight in central Durban, South Africa, amid escalating anti-migrant tensions across the port city. The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that the violent attack occurred on Thursday morning on the sidelines of a public march along the city center corridor. DAYLIGHT ASSAULT NEAR PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION According to preliminary statements issued by […]
At least six Nigerian soldiers, including a senior military commanding officer holding the rank of Major, have been killed following an explosive ambush by Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists near Kanamma village in Yobe State. A severe security setback has occurred along the volatile border corridor of Yobe State after a violent ambush by suspected Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists resulted in the deaths of […]
