Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, Burkina Faso’s former transitional president and alleged mastermind of multiple coup attempts, has been arrested in Togo and expelled, local sources confirmed. Damiba led the 2022 coup that ousted then-President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré, only to be overthrown eight months later by military leader Ibrahim Traoré, who remains in power. Reports indicate …
The Congolese army has regained control of Uvira, a key city in South Kivu, following the withdrawal of Rwanda-backed M23 rebels. M23 had captured Uvira in early December but announced on Thursday that it would place the city under the oversight of the international community. Despite the announcement, residents reported that rebel police and military …
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday, paid an unscheduled visit to the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) office in Gwagwalada, Abuja, to assess service delivery and staff performance. The visit formed part of his ongoing reforms aimed at improving efficiency and ending delays across agencies under the Ministry of Interior. During the inspection, the …
Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, has been taken into custody by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) shortly after securing his release from Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja. A video circulating online captured the moment DSS officials arrested the former minister after he completed his bail conditions and exited the facility. …
Global financial markets came under renewed pressure on Tuesday as stocks fell, the U.S. dollar weakened, and Treasury yields climbed to four-month highs, following President Donald Trump’s renewed push to take control of Greenland, a move that has unsettled investors and revived geopolitical and trade concerns. Equities slid sharply after Trump threatened to impose additional …
Celebrity Nigerian crypto entrepreneur Linus Williams Ifejirika, popularly known as Blord, has officially trademarked the name “Ratel” and issued a cease and desist to social media critic VeryDarkMan (VDM), barring him from using it without permission. Blord announced the move in a viral Instagram post, stating that VDM can only use the name after obtaining …
Senator Ned Nwoko has addressed the arrest of Ann Izuegbu Anthonet, a close friend of his estranged wife, Nollywood actress Regina Daniels. The arrest drew public attention after Daniels questioned its legality on social media. She highlighted accusations against her friend, including alleged involvement in drugs and theft. Nwoko’s communication team described Daniels’ claims as …
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle is set to meet with Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials to discuss his future. Chelle, who led Nigeria to third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, has returned to France to reunite with his family before resuming discussions with the NFF. According to SCORENigeria, the 48-year-old Malian …
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has apologised for ordering his players to leave the pitch during Sunday’s controversial AFCON final against Morocco. The incident occurred after referee awarded a penalty to Morocco for a foul on Real Madrid’s Brahim Díaz, who was pulled by Malick Diouf in the box. Speaking to Sky Sports on Monday, Thiaw …
Between late 2025 and early 2026, the Nigerian petrol market has begun to gradually feel what seems like the effect of deregulation, with the rising competition among marketers triggered by the entry of Dangote Refinery. The 650,000 barrels per day refinery, which began operations in 2024, has significantly ramped up production, challenging the long-standing import-based …
