Bangladesh Nationalist Party Claims Landslide Victory in Pivotal Parliamentary Election The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has won a landslide victory in Bangladesh’s parliamentary election, with local television stations showing the party securing a commanding majority in the 300-seat Jatiya Sangsad (national parliament), in what is being seen as a landmark political moment for the South […]

A group of United States lawmakers has introduced controversial legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that proposes targeted sanctions including visa bans and asset freezes against Nigeria’s Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and several Fulani‑linked organisations, citing alleged violations of religious freedom and violence against communities in Nigeria. The Proposed Bill: Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability […]

The United States government has announced plans to deploy approximately 200 military personnel to Nigeria as part of a training and advisory mission aimed at boosting the Nigerian military’s capabilities in combating terrorism, insurgency, and armed group violence across the West African nation. Deployment Details & Mission PurposeThe planned deployment coming at the invitation of […]

Speculation Grows Over Eric Chelle and Marseille Job But NFF Says He Will StayLAGOS Headlines are swirling around Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle, with reports suggesting that the French‑Malian manager is on the shortlist for the vacant managerial position at Ligue 1 club Olympique de Marseille after the departure of Roberto De Zerbi. Chelle, 48, has attracted […]

Chef Marcus Samuelsson on African Cuisine, Fermentation, Spice Blending and Cultural Celebration Acclaimed Ethiopian-Swedish chef and restaurateur Marcus Samuelsson has spoken out about African cuisine, urging the world to recognise its depth, diversity and cultural significance as more than just “exotic” or simplified flavours highlighting the role of fermentation, complex spice blends and traditional cooking […]

New research shows that the world’s third-largest greenhouse gas emitter India is rapidly expanding wind and solar power and electrifying transport at a pace that, at comparable levels of economic and power system development, surpasses the speed China achieved earlier in its energy transition.This shift has far-reaching global implications for climate targets, technology costs, and […]

ADEMOLA LOOKMAN SHINES ON ATLETICO MADRID DEBUT WITH STUNNING GOAL IN 5‑0 WIN AGAINST BETISMadrid, Spain Nigerian international Ademola Lookman announced himself in spectacular fashion for Atlético Madrid, scoring on his debut in a 5‑0 rout of Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter‑finals to help send Diego Simeone’s side into the semi‑finals. The […]

RONALDO ESCALATES SAUDI PRO LEAGUE PROTEST, HINTS AT JUNE EXIT OVER MANAGEMENT DISPUTERiyadh, Saudi Arabia Cristiano Ronaldo has intensified his public standoff with the management of Saudi Pro League club Al‑Nassr and the league’s hierarchy, signalling the possibility of a summer departure if unresolved issues persist. The Portuguese football superstar’s protest marked by boycotting matches […]

NIGERIA, WORLD BANK PARTNER TO EXPAND RELIABLE ENERGY, BOOST AGRICULTURE & ENHANCE TRADE FLOWSAbuja, Federal Republic of Nigeria The Federal Government of Nigeria and the World Bank have announced a deepening of their strategic partnership aimed at expanding access to reliable energy, strengthening the agricultural sector, accelerating digital infrastructure, improving trade flows, and attracting private […]

RUSSIAN GENERAL SHOT AND HOSPITALIZED IN MOSCOW IN APPARENT ASSASSINATION ATTEMPTLieutenant General Vladimir Alekseyev, a senior Russian military intelligence official, was shot several times in Moscow and rushed to hospital, Russian media and investigators say the latest in a troubling pattern of violence against high‑ranking officers amid the Ukraine conflict. By international and Russian media […]

LOUVRE HEIST: NAPOLEONIC JEWELS STOLEN, EMPRESS EUGÉNIE’S CROWN DROPPED AND DAMAGEDParis museum shock: Thieves break into the Louvre’s Apollo Gallery and steal priceless Napoleonic jewels but in their daring escape the crown of French Empress Eugénie was left behind, battered on the pavement. Paris, France February 6, 2026A brazen daylight robbery at the world-famous Louvre […]

CONTROVERSIAL INDIAN GURU GURMEET RAM RAHIM SINGH’S MULTIPLE PAROLES TRIGGER OUTCRYFlashy preacher with rock-star taste, jailed on rape and murder convictions, repeatedly released on parole has spent over 400 days outside prison amid public debate over justice and influence.By international news agencies reporting on developmentsGurmeet Ram Rahim Singh the flamboyant leader of the Dera Sacha […]

BROTHER OF ISRAEL’S SHIN BET CHIEF INDICTED IN SYSTEMATIC GAZA SMUGGLING CASEBezalel Zini, sibling of Israel’s domestic security chief David Zini, arrested and charged as part of a “organised, sophisticated” operation that smuggled cigarettes and other goods into the Gaza Strip for profit during wartime.Jerusalem Friday, 6 February 2026Bezalel Zini, 50, the brother of David […]

CIA WORLD FACTBOOK DISAPPEARS FROM INTERNET WITHOUT NOTICEAfter more than 60 years as a cornerstone reference on global statistics, The World Factbook abruptly vanished from the web on February 4, 2026, shocking teachers, researchers, journalists and the public alike.WASHINGTON D.C. One of the most relied-upon sources of basic information about countries, their people, economies, governments, […]

BELOVED CHILDREN’S AUTHOR ANNOUNCES NEW GRUFFALO BOOKJulia Donaldson unveils title and lead character of highly anticipated Gruffalo sequelFriday, 6 February 2026 LONDON Acclaimed children’s author Julia Donaldson has revealed the title and main character of the long-awaited third book in her celebrated Gruffalo series, breaking a more than 20-year wait since the last installment. The […]

SHENZHEN INVASIVE CAMERA SCANDAL EXPOSED Hidden Spy-Cam Porn Industry Films Hotel Guests Without ConsentShenzhen, China February 6, 2026 A couple who stayed at a hotel in Shenzhen, southern China, were horrified to find that their most intimate moments had been secretly filmed by a hidden camera in their room and broadcast as spy-cam pornography to […]

SUPER EAGLES GOALKEEPER STANLEY NWABALI TERMINATES CONTRACT WITH CHIPPA UNITEDSuper Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has officially parted ways with South African Premier Soccer League side Chippa United, ending his four‑year spell with the club after an agreed contract termination following his own request. The 29‑year‑old shot‑stopper widely regarded as one of Nigeria’s top international goalkeepers […]

BRITISH‑NIGERIAN DIRECTOR AKINOLA DAVIES JR. SHINES AT CANNES HISTORIC MOMENT FOR AFRICAN CINEMAAt the Grand Théâtre Lumière in Cannes, France, British‑Nigerian filmmaker Akinola Davies Jr. stood to a standing ovation from more than 2,000 industry peers after the prestigious Cannes Film Festival jury recognised his feature debut, My Father’s Shadow, with a Caméra d’Or Special […]

WINTER OLYMPICS 2026: UNIQUE SPORTS, NEW EVENTS —AND UNCOMMON TERMS FANS SHOULD KNOWAs the 2026 Winter Olympics kick off in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, the Games have brought not just elite athletic competition but also a fascinating lexicon of sport‑specific jargon that can puzzle beginner fans. The mix of new sports, fresh events and classic […]

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Nigeria may overtake Algeria to become Africa’s third‑largest economy by 2026, with its gross domestic product (GDP) expected to reach approximately $334 billion at current prices. According to the IMF’s World Economic Outlook (October 2025 edition), Nigeria was Africa’s fourth‑largest economy in 2025, trailing South Africa, Egypt, and […]

2026 Winter Olympics Medals Set to Be Most Valuable Ever as Precious Metal Prices Soar Ahead of Milan–Cortina Games Winter Olympic Games Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy Athletes who reach the podium at the 2026 Winter Olympics will receive medals that in pure metal value are worth more than at any prior Olympic Games, due […]

Harry Potter Villain Draco Malfoy Becomes Unlikely Lunar New Year Symbol of Good Fortune in China Early February 2026, ahead of the Year of the Horse beginning Februa 17 Across China, especially on Chinese social media and in public decorations. An unexpected cultural phenomenon has taken off in China ahead of the Chinese New Year: […]

SIX MONTHS AFTER PROMISED JOB, KENYAN SON BELIEVED FORCED INTO RUSSIA’S WAR; MOTHER APPEALS FOR HELP AS VIDEO WARNINGS EMERGE Anne Ndarua says her only son travelled to Russia for an electrical engineering job but was instead recruited and sent to fight in Ukraine and she hasn’t heard from him since October.

TESGLAM RECEIVES GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS PLAQUE FOR 146-HOUR MAKEUP MARATHONMakeup artist and creative entrepreneur Tesglam is officially honoured with a Guinness World Records plaque in Lagos after completing the longest continuous makeup application marathon in history.