Heritage, Unity, Progress On Display As Ado-Ekiti Celebrates Udiroko Festival
Hundreds of years ago, Oba Awamaro, the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, gathered his people beneath the wide branches of an Iroko tree in the royal palace to give thanks to their…
Iran Dismisses US Threat Of ‘Economic D-Day’
Iran on Monday dismissed Washington’s declaration of a massive economic pressure campaign, saying it disproved US claims to have dismantled Tehran’s military and nuclear capabilities. “Your narrative doesn’t add up:…
African Players In Europe: Ajayi, Mendy Stun United
Nigerian Semi Ajayi and Senegalese Nobel Mendy temporarily vacated defensive roles to score as promoted Hull City stunned Manchester United 2-0 in the Premier League opening round at the weekend.…
FG To Expand Nigeria’s Satellite Capacity With NigComSat 2A, 2B
The Federal Government said it will expand Nigeria’s satellite capacity and strengthen broadband, broadcasting, enterprise and critical communications services as it moves the acquisition and deployment of NigComSat 2A, 2B…
New Zealand Moves To Ban Social Media For Under-16s
New Zealand’s government introduced legislation on Monday to ban under-16s from using social media, joining several countries seeking to keep youngsters off sites such as Instagram and TikTok. Australia implemented…
Trump Vows Economic War As Iran Threatens To Halt All Oil Exports
President Donald Trump vowed the “most crushing” financial operation ever as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran’s trade partners. Iran in turn vowed to…
NiMet Warns Of Thunderstorms In Plateau, Benue, Rainfall In Enugu, Cross Rivers
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast cloudy conditions and thunderstorms across several parts of Nigeria on Monday, August 24, 2026. In the northern states, NiMet said that patches of…
Oil Falls As Trump Threatened Economic War Against Iran
Oil prices fell on Monday as investors braced for details of a US plan to isolate the Iranian economy that President Donald Trump billed as the “most crushing” financial operation…
UEFA Chief Ceferin Rules Out Bid To Replace Infantino As FIFA President
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is “not interested” in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in…
Cassi Evicted From BBN S11, Abi Named Most Influential Player
The 27-year-old, whose full name is Ezenwoke Nwosu, was evicted during the live broadcast hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Cassi’s departure means four housemates have now been evicted from the season,…