The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has visited senior leaders and traditional authorities in Niger State to seek their cooperation in the ongoing military operations against terrorism and banditry. According to the Nigerian Army’s spokesperson, Colonel Apollonia Anele, General Shaibu met with former Heads of State, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami …
Ademola Lookman has joined the elite group of Nigeria’s top scorers at the Africa Cup of Nations following his goal in the Super Eagles’ victory over Mozambique on Monday. The Atalanta forward has now scored six goals for Nigeria at AFCON finals. He recorded three goals at the previous tournament in Côte d’Ivoire and has …
Canadian online pharmacy platform SaveRxCanada has begun offering India-sourced Ozempic injections to U.S. patients, responding to growing demand for more affordable options. The platform prices the diabetes drug from Novo Nordisk at around $280 per pen, significantly lower than typical U.S. retail prices of $900 to $1,100 per pen, depending on dose and location. READ …
Chinese smartphone maker Realme announced on Wednesday that it will be integrated into Oppo as a sub-brand. The move aims to pool resources and reduce costs for both companies, which share the same parent firm. Realme, known for its smartphones in India, Southeast Asia, and Europe, is owned by Chinese consumer electronics giant BBK Electronics, …
South Africa is set to host the first China-led BRICS joint naval exercises starting Friday in its territorial waters. The drills, themed “Joint Actions to Ensure the Safety of Shipping and Maritime Economic Activities,” will focus on enhancing maritime security and protecting international shipping lanes. READ ALSO: South Africa Dismisses Trump’s ‘False Genocide’ Claims Ahead …
The United States attempted to seize a Russian-flagged tanker linked to Venezuela on Wednesday, escalating tensions in Latin America and straining relations with Moscow. The move is part of President Donald Trump's push to control oil flows in the region and pressure Venezuela’s government to cooperate with U.S. interests. The U.S. Coast Guard and military …
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on security forces to avoid targeting peaceful demonstrators as anti-government protests continue across the country. Tehran’s Grand Bazaar was deserted on Tuesday after security personnel fired tear gas at protesters holding a sit-in at the sprawling market. Similar clashes have occurred since demonstrations began on December 28, driven by …
Currency strategists are forecasting a continued soft outlook for the U.S. dollar at the start of 2026, citing concerns over Federal Reserve independence and the likelihood of further interest rate cuts. The dollar fell nearly 10% against major currencies last year, marking its weakest performance since 2017. Investors weighed the impact of record-high U.S. tariffs, …
The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN) has urged the Super Eagles to remain calm, disciplined, and focused as they aim for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. SWAN’s national President, Isaiah Benjamin, issued the advice through a statement released by Secretary-General Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo on Wednesday. “There is no need to be …
The Federal Government has dismissed reports that Nigerian scholarship students in Morocco were abandoned. The government described the claims as misleading and intended to misinform the public. Earlier, activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Nigerian students in Morocco claiming they had not received financial support for …
