Sometimes, truth really is stranger than fiction and what happened at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on August 5, 2025, is one of those “you couldn’t make this up” moments. It started with a flask, spiralled into a heated exchange, and ended with two pilots suspended by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). At the […]
Four of Nigeria’s hottest music exports, Rema, Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake, have been nominated for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs), in what appears to be another major win for the Afrobeats genre on the global stage. The nominations, announced earlier this week, show just how far Nigerian music has come. With multiple
In a surprising turn of events in Nigeria’s northwest, feared bandit kingpin Bello Turji has reportedly released 32 kidnapped hostages and surrendered a cache of weapons following a series of peace discussions with Islamic scholars in Zamfara State. The development emerged after a delegation of respected clerics engaged Turji and several other notorious figures in
The United States government has announced plans to reintroduce the visa bond pilot program, a policy that may require certain short-term travelers to pay a refundable bond of up to $15,000 USD before being issued a visa. This move is aimed at curbing visa overstays and ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration laws. The policy, which
Lionel Messi has been sidelined indefinitely by Inter Miami after picking up a minor muscle injury during training. The club confirmed that while the injury is not serious, there’s no fixed timeline for his return, raising fresh concerns for fans and stakeholders. The 38-year-old Argentine star will miss upcoming MLS matches and possibly more, depending
The BBNaija Season 10 house has officially gone from introduction to ignition. In just one week, the 10/10 house has gifted viewers premium content, from shocking twists to fiery confrontations, failed wagers, unexpected bonds, and a pool party that quickly became chaos. If you missed the action this week, don’t worry; we’ve got you covered
In a proactive move to mitigate the impact of flooding across vulnerable communities, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched its 2025 Flood Preparedness, Mitigation, and Response Campaign in Jalingo, Taraba State. This strategic campaign is part of a nationwide initiative to sensitise and prepare residents in flood-prone areas ahead of the peak rainy
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is changing the game for family-based green card applications and not in a good way for many immigrant families. In a move that has sparked concern among immigration advocates and applicants alike, USCIS recently rolled out a stricter vetting process for family-based immigration petitions. While the agency claims
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions (NANNM-FHI) has suspended its seven-day warning strike following negotiations with the Federal Government. The industrial action, which began last week, saw nurses in federal hospitals across the country withdraw their services to protest longstanding issues ranging from poor remuneration to policy exclusion and
Pop icon and former NSYNC member Justin Timberlake has opened up about a personal health struggle: a diagnosis of Lyme disease. In a heartfelt Instagram post shared Thursday, Timberlake reflected on his Forget Tomorrow tour, which just wrapped up in Turkey, revealing that he was diagnosed with Lyme disease during the run. Despite the physical
August 1st rolls in and like clockwork, the internet remembers it’s National Girlfriends Day not to be confused with Valentine’s Day, International Women’s Day, or your birthday. This one’s different. It’s not just about lovers. It’s about celebrating the soft bonds that exist between women, the sisterhood, the ride-or-die friendships, and the “I got you”
Barcelona didn’t just come to South Korea to warm up for the season, they came to scatter ground. What was supposed to be a friendly match quickly turned into a full-blown goal festival as Barcelona defeated FC Seoul 7–3 in front of a stunned crowd at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. If anyone still had
