The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) suffered a major defeat on Thursday as Sudanese armed forces and allied groups captured Bara, a key stronghold previously used to launch attacks on El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state. Bara, long considered a bastion of the RSF, sits along the strategic Sadarat Highway linking Khartoum to Kordofan …
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has confiscated counterfeit malaria drugs valued at N1.2 billion in Lagos State. According to a statement released on Friday, NAFDAC seized 277 cartons of unregistered Malamal Forte malaria drugs stored in a warehouse in the Ilasa-Oshodi area. The counterfeit drugs were hidden in cartons …
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci has launched her latest Guinness World Record attempt, cooking the world’s largest pot of jollof rice, using an ambitious 250 bags of rice. The attempt kicked off at Eko Hotels, Lagos, before a lively crowd of fans, food lovers, and supporters. This marks another bold milestone for Hilda, who shot to …
At least 10 children have died in Niger State following a diphtheria outbreak, prompting the government to launch an emergency response. The measures include mass vaccination, public sensitisation, and rapid case detection. Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Tertiary Health, Dr. Mohammed Gana, confirmed the deaths in Bida Local Government Area. He blamed the high …
Veteran broadcaster and actress Doyin Kukoyi has debunked rumours linking her to a secret marriage with Nollywood star Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo. Speculations began in 2022 after photos of the pair in matching outfits went viral, with Kukoyi fueling the talk by posting the images with love emojis on Instagram. READ ALSO: Nigeria …
Nearly half a century after his death, anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko remains a powerful symbol of South Africa’s struggle for liberation. On Friday, authorities announced the reopening of the investigation into his death, 48 years after he was killed in police custody. The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the aim of the probe is “to …
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday confirmed that authorities have taken a suspect into custody over the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah university. “I think we have him,” Trump told reporters, adding that someone who knows the suspect had turned him in, assisting law enforcement in the swift apprehension. The …
Belarusian prisoners released on Thursday in a U.S.-brokered deal with Minsk have expressed frustration at being exiled to Lithuania, saying they would rather have remained in their home country. Belarus freed 52 detainees, including an EU staff member, following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump, as Washington and Minsk explore closer ties. But many …
Afrobeats superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has explained why he no longer maintains a constant presence on social media. Davido, Africa’s most-followed artist across social media platforms, revealed that marriage has reshaped his online activity. He made the disclosure while responding to a fan on X (formerly Twitter) who expressed concern about his …
Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has dismissed rumours of his death, calling them false and misleading. The speculation stemmed from a viral post claiming he died after battling diabetes and undergoing spine surgery. But in a video shared on Instagram, Agu assured fans he is alive, healthy, and not going anywhere soon. READ ALSO: Davido: …
