Bodø/Glimt defeated Inter Milan 2-1 in the second leg of their Champions League playoff at the San Siro. The result secured a 5-2 aggregate victory for the Norwegian team. This marked the first time a Norwegian club advanced to the round of 16 since 1992. Bodø/Glimt will next face either Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon….
Mike Johnson, the House Speaker, criticized Democrats who boycotted President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address. He made the remarks in an exclusive interview with CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil. Johnson stated that dozens of lawmakers skipped the event on February 25, 2026. Johnson’s Strong Rebuke Johnson called the boycott “detestable.” He said,…
Femi Falana, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, urged African nations to support Cuba against intensified United States sanctions. He issued the call in a statement on February 24, 2026. Falana described the measures as economic strangulation that violated Cubas sovereignty and humanitarian norms. Background on Sanctions The United States imposed new restrictions after capturing Venezuelan…
Ousmane Sonko, Prime Minister of Senegal, unveiled a draft bill that aimed to double prison terms for same-sex relations. He presented the legislation during a session in the National Assembly. This move followed a wave of arrests under existing laws. Legislative Announcement Sonko addressed lawmakers and pushed for support across parties. He stated, “Those in…
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa, thanked Vladimir Putin, President of Russia, for aiding the return of 17 South African men deceived into fighting in Ukraine. The men sought help after realizing their predicament. Presidential Acknowledgment Ramaphosa expressed gratitude during a February 10 phone call with Putin. Vincent Magwenya, presidential spokesperson, stated, “President Ramaphosa has…
The Federal Government of Nigeria filed a fresh 12-count charge against Mike Ozekhome, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and Ponfa Useni, also known as Tali Shani, over alleged fraud involving a UK property. Prosecutors lodged the case before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja on Tuesday. Background of the Case The…
The Mastercard Foundation is excited to announce on their X(formerly called Twitter) Platform that applications for the third round of the FAST program are now open! FAST is design to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs by offering enterprise support, business development training, and access to a network of mentors and like-minded innovators. What is…
A British Academy of Film and Television Arts judge (BAFTA) has stepped down. Following the “unforgivable” handling of an incident involving a Tourette’s sufferer at the BAFTA Film Awards over the weekend. During the ceremony on Sunday, February 22, John Davidson. Who has Tourette’s syndrome, involuntarily shouted the N-word while Delroy Lindo and Michael B….
Nollywood comedian and content creator, Okemesi, has reportedly fallen into a coma. Due to complications from medication he received at a hospital. Fellow actor Jeff Owolewa, popularly known as Tony Montana, shared the news on Instagram on Monday evening. This development comes just two days after Okemesi moved into a new apartment provided by public…
The Association of Power Generation Companies (APGC) has rejected claims that N2.8 trillion represents a newly verified and final settlement of legacy debts owed to electricity generation companies. The association called the reports inaccurate and misleading. Following, In a statement titled “APGC Position on Misleading Reports Regarding GenCos’ Debt Reconciliation” released on Monday in Abuja, APGC’s CEO,…
