United States President Donald Trump claimed on Thursday that American forces are “annihilating” terrorists in Nigeria. He accused these groups of killing Christians in large numbers. “Many good things are happening,” Trump said at the Board of Peace signing ceremony on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos. “We’ve hit them very hard. …
Nigeria’s cashew exports to the European Union rose to 3,035 metric tonnes in 2025, a 12 per cent increase from 2,709 tonnes in 2024. The performance stood out amid uneven supply from several African producers. On a global scale, Nigeria’s cashew nut exports reached $398.135 million in the first half of 2025, up 81.15 per …
A heated online exchange between Grammy-winning singer Wizkid and Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has divided Nigerian celebrities and sparked a wider debate over legacy, influence, and greatness in Nigerian music. The dispute began about a week ago after Seun Kuti called out Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, …
Nigerian music star Davido has publicly thanked his father, Adedeji Adeleke, for defending him amid a renewed paternity dispute involving an alleged baby mama, Ayo Labinjoh. Davido shared the appreciation on Thursday via his Instagram page, posting a photo of himself with his father and writing, “Thank you, my loving Father.” The controversy resurfaced last …
American online sensation Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known globally as iShowSpeed, celebrated his 21st birthday in Lagos on January 21, 2026, by live streaming his first full day in Nigeria. The YouTube and Twitch star’s arrival was part of his ambitious “Speed Does Africa” tour, a 28-day, 20-country journey that began in Angola on December …
A fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday, razing a one-storey shopping complex and adjoining shops along Amore Street in Ajegunle Boundary, Lagos. The blaze destroyed goods worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that the incident was first reported around 2:40 a.m. through its 767/112 toll-free lines, …
The Federal Government has disbursed ₦152 billion to contractors with verified contracts, the Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday. The ministry said the payment followed established verification procedures designed to safeguard public funds and maintain accountability in government spending. “The process of payment for contracts goes through various verification processes in line with extant laws …
Severe weather has swept across Greece, leaving at least two people dead and causing widespread disruption to transport and daily life. In the eastern Peloponnese town of Astros, a coastguard officer was killed after being struck by a powerful wave while urging fishermen to leave the harbour amid worsening conditions. Hours later, a woman died …
The Theatre Commander of Operation Hadin Kai, Major General Abdulsalami Abubakar, says intelligence cooperation with the United States is strengthening Nigeria’s fight against Boko Haram and its splinter groups. He spoke during a visit by defence correspondents to Maiduguri. Abubakar said the Nigerian military now relies on high-level intelligence shared by the U.S. to guide …
U.S. President Donald Trump has paused his threats to impose tariffs on European exports over Greenland, ruling out the use of force and suggesting a deal could resolve the dispute over the Danish territory. Speaking in Davos, Switzerland, Trump said Western Arctic allies could reach a long-term agreement that satisfies U.S. security and mineral interests …
