Nigerian troops have dismantled a suspected terrorist hideout during a security operation that also led to the arrest of five suspected terrorists. The operation, carried out as part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts, targeted a location believed to be serving as a base for criminal activities. Security forces reportedly overran the hideout, recovering items linked to
State chairmen of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving the party’s unity and institutional integrity amid ongoing political developments. The party leaders pledged to protect the PDP’s structure, insisting they would work collectively to strengthen internal cohesion and uphold the party’s constitution and democratic principles. Speaking on behalf of the
Former Kano Central Senator, Rufai Sani Hanga, has resigned his membership of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), citing personal and political considerations. Hanga announced his decision in a resignation letter dated August 3, 2026, addressed to the leadership of the party, bringing an end to his association with the NDC. Although he did not immediately
The Nigerian Technical Aid Corps (NTAC) has received 14 returning volunteers who completed a two-year humanitarian service program in Guinea Bissau and Sierra Leone, where they contributed to healthcare delivery and other community development initiatives. The volunteers were welcomed during a debriefing and certificate of completion ceremony held on Monday, August 3, 2026, with officials
Super Eagles striker, Kelechi Iheanacho has officially completed a surprise move to Turkish club Bursaspor, effectively ending his association with Celtic.SoccerThe Nigeria international has signed a three-year contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2029.The 29-year-old joins Bursaspor as a free agent after his contract with Scottish champions Celtic expired
A shirt worn by Pele during the 1958 World Cup final has sold for $4.9m (£3.6m) at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.It is the second most valuable football jersey sold behind the Argentina shirt Diego Maradona wore when he scored the ‘Hand of God’ goal against England at the 1986 World Cup, which went
Chelsea have reached an agreement worth £117m to land Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers.According to the BBC, the fee will stand as a club record for the west London side.The deal also sets a new benchmark for the biggest fee ever paid for an English player.The 23-year-old midfielder is billed to put pen to paper on
Spain have been crowned champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging defending champions Argentina 1-0 in an intense final decided in extra time at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, USA.La Roja secured their second FIFA World Cup title 16 years after their maiden triumph in South Africa, with substitute Ferran Torres emerging the
Nigerian skit maker and actress, Maryam Apaokagi, popularly known as Taooma, has revealed that her mother and the everyday habits of African parents are the biggest inspiration behind her comedy skits.Speaking in an interview with TheCable, shared on X, Taooma said she sometimes experiences creative blocks but often finds new ideas by observing life in
Nigerian Afrobeats star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that he spends between $200,000 and $300,000 (about N300 million to N400 million) every month to maintain his lifestyle.The award-winning singer disclosed this during a recent livestream with popular streamer Davrel, in which he discussed the financial demands of being a global music star.According