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A United States Marine of Nigerian descent, Chukwuemeka Oforah, has died after falling overboard from the USS Iwo Jima during operations in the Caribbean Sea. The 21-year-old Lance Corporal reportedly fell from the amphibious assault ship on February 7, 2026, while it was engaged in routine maritime security operations. A large-scale search involving five ships…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly criticized the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) for what he described as a “partisan” attempt to arrest former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai upon his arrival in Nigeria. The incident, which occurred at an airport, has further fueled political tensions in the country,…
North Korea’s leadership succession appears to be entering a new phase as Kim Jong Un has formally designated his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as heir apparent, according to South Korea’s intelligence agency. Lawmakers in Seoul disclosed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) now assesses Ju Ae has entered the stage of “successor designation,” citing…
After a successful African tour and reaching 50m subscribers while in Nigeria, Darren Jason Watkins Jr aka. iShowSpeed the prominent American YouTuber and live streamer known for his high-energy, chaotic gaming content, has agreed to fly out the angriest man from Nigeria to the USA. In a video released on his X page, Speed invited…
WASHINGTON D.C. — The Trump administration has officially declared war on the permanence of American citizenship for naturalized immigrants. In a radical shift in federal policy, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received orders to identify 100 to 200 denaturalization cases every month throughout the 2026 fiscal year. This directive represents a staggering…
ADDIS ABABA — Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in the Ethiopian capital on Thursday to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly. This high-level mission marks a significant diplomatic victory for Nigeria as the continent’s economic powerhouse. Specifically, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar confirmed that the…
KYIV — The Ukrainian government has officially identified two Nigerian nationals as casualties in the ongoing conflict in Eastern Europe. Military intelligence reports confirm that Hamzat Kolawole and Mbah Udoka died while attempting to storm Ukrainian positions in the Luhansk region. The two men reportedly signed military contracts with the Russian Federation in late 2025…
MADRID — Atletico Madrid delivered a masterclass in predatory football on Thursday night, crushing Copa del Rey holders Barcelona 4-0 in a ruthless first-half display. In a match that defied the usual cagey nature of semifinal first legs, Diego Simeone’s men effectively settled the tie within forty-five minutes. A catastrophic goalkeeping blunder set the stage,…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially received three bids to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Morocco, South Africa in partnership with Botswana, and Ethiopia have all thrown their hats into the ring, submitting their expressions of interest just ahead of the Thursday deadline. This marks a significant moment in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has proposed a substantial budget of N873.778 billion for the conduct of the 2027 general election. This announcement was made by INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, during the presentation of the Commission’s 2026 budget proposal and the projected cost for the 2027 elections to the National Assembly Joint…
