Authorities arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest occurred on his 66th birthday at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk. Thames Valley Police conducted searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. Officers held him for about 11 hours before release. Details of Allegations The investigation stemmed from…
Officials announced that 117 repentant terrorists from Borno State completed the Disarmament, Rehabilitation and Reintegration programme under Operation Safe Corridor. The graduates finished the process at Mallam Sidi Camp. This development reflected stronger coordination between federal and state authorities on reception, monitoring and community reintegration. Announcement at High-Level Meeting Defence Headquarters convened a stakeholders’ meeting…
Barinada Mpigi, a senator representing Rivers South-East Senatorial District, passed away at the age of 64. He died on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after a brief illness. Family sources confirmed the loss but provided no details on the exact cause or location. One unverified report suggested a brain tumor diagnosis led to treatment abroad. Another…
Authorities hosted the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final in Rabat on January 18, 2026. Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra time. A late penalty award to Morocco sparked protests. Senegal players walked off the pitch, causing a 20 minute delay. Fans attempted to storm the field and threw objects, including a chair. Arrests Followed…
The Accountant-General of the Federation (AGF), Dr. Shamseldeen Ogunjimi, announced that 30% of the 2025 Capital Budget implemented by the end of November. Warrants have already issued to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to begin execution. Dr. Ogunjimi shared this update during a stakeholders’ meeting. On the extended 2025 Capital Budget implementation, held at the…
Veteran Nigerian singer, Beautiful Nubia, has accused fellow musicians Yinka Ayefele and BBO of copyright infringement. In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter). The folk artist alleged that both musicians copied the melody of his original song, “Seven Lifes.” He specifically pointed out that Yinka Ayefele’s 2012 track, “My Faith in God (Igbagbo Ireti). And BBO’s recent…
Janarious Wheeler, better known as Lil Poppa, has tragically passed away at the age of 25. The Fulton County Medical Examiner in Georgia confirmed his death on Wednesday. February 18, at approximately 11:20 a.m. local time, as reported by TMZ. Authorities have stated that the cause of death is still under investigation. Just five days before…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reserves have climbed to $48.5 billion, marking their highest level since May 2013. This growth signals a steady rebuilding of the country’s external financial buffers. Recent data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) shows that the current reserve level is the strongest since May 14, 2013, when reserves stood at $48.51…
U.S. President Donald Trump recently made headlines for praising rapper Nicki Minaj during the Black History Month Reception at the White House. While speaking at the event in Washington, D.C., Trump complimented the Young Money artist, calling her “beautiful” and expressing his admiration. “How about Nicki Minaj? Do we love Nicki Minaj? I love Nicki,”…
Three men in Algeria have arrested after a bizarre attempt to illegally cross into Spain went hilariously wrong. Reports say the trio tried to sneak across the border by hiding in a truck full of livestock. Their plan? Dress up as sheep and blend in with the animals. But their clever disguise didn’t fool border…
