The 2026 GRAMMY Awards nominations have been announced, and Nigerian artists are making a strong impact. Davido, Omah Lay, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, and Wizkid all secured nods for the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration, “With You,” is nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, alongside Burna Boy’s “Love” and…
Nigeria has unveiled a 24-man squad for the crucial 2026 World Cup playoff, with Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye recalled for the knockout tie against the Panthers of Gabon. The roster also features the return of Sevilla forward Chidera Ejuke and Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika. Okoye comes back after serving a two-month ban linked to…
Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), widely known as Shiites, took to the streets of Kano on November 8 to protest against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to invade Nigeria over terrorism concerns. The demonstrators marched along major roads in the city, carrying placards and banners rejecting Trump’s claim that Christians in…
In an audacious crime committed at the very heart of law enforcement, a man in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, allegedly stole a police officer’s car right from the parking lot of Bulawayo Central Police Station—and later managed to briefly escape custody after his arrest. The incident unfolded on October 31, 2025, when Constable Mashora parked his…
More than 200 people have been charged with treason in Tanzania following violent unrest sparked by the country’s recent national election. The protests erupted after the October 29 vote, which the electoral commission declared was won by President Samia Suluhu Hassan with 98 percent of the ballots. Opposition groups—barred from participating in the election—condemned…
Cornell University has reached a $60 million settlement with the Trump administration, paving the way for the restoration of $250 million in federal funding to the Ivy League institution. The agreement brings an end to a months-long dispute that began when President Donald Trump targeted several elite universities—Cornell among them—accusing them of fostering liberal…
Former U.S. President Joe Biden, appearing with a bandage on his head, addressed Nebraska Democrats on Friday, November 8, expressing that his late son Beau Biden “should have been president, not me.” Speaking at the Nebraska Democratic Party’s Ben Nelson Gala, Biden delivered an emotional and fiery speech that combined personal reflection with sharp criticism…
Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe, 61, has opened up about the lifestyle changes behind his impressive 57-pound weight loss. Speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, the veteran star attributed his transformation to two key shifts: cutting back on casual alcohol consumption and working with a modern health platform to address inflammation and pain. Crowe…
The Anambra State Government has declared Friday, November 7, 2025, a work-free day for all civil servants in the state. The directive, which takes immediate effect, comes ahead of the governorship election scheduled for Saturday, November 8, 2025. This announcement was made in an official statement released on Thursday, November 6, by the Head…
A new bill which seeks to impose sanctions and other restrictions on individuals and bodies allegedly responsible for violation of religious freedom in Nigeria, has been introduced to the US Congress. The bill identifies Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore as entities to be sanctioned.Both organisations…
