Media personality and influencer, Papaya Ex has spoken in defence of Nigerian dancer and hypeman, Poco Lee, following the latest developments surrounding his legal case in the United Kingdom. Papaya Ex, who said she knows the entertainer personally, described the situation as painful to watch and urged members of the public not to exploit the … Read more
An international law enforcement operation targeting West African organised crime networks, including the Black Axe group, has resulted in the identification of 263 suspects and 58 arrests across 22 countries. The eight-month operation, coordinated by the International Criminal Police Organisation (INTERPOL), was conducted between November 2025 and June 2026 under the codename Operation Jackal IV. … Read more
Lagos State Government has declared Thursday, August 20, 2026, a work-free day to enable residents and visitors participate in the annual Isese Day celebration, with more than three million people expected to take part in activities promoting Yoruba culture, spirituality and indigenous heritage. Lagos State is set to witness a major celebration of Yoruba cultural … Read more
A helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe in Kenya’s Samburu County has killed all seven people on board, including six tourists and the pilot, in a tragic accident that occurred Wednesday morning. The aircraft went down at approximately 9:13 a.m. local time on August 19, 2026, in the rugged area around Mount Ololokwe, according to the … Read more
Paul Pogba’s difficult attempt to revive his career at AS Monaco has come to an early end, with the French midfielder and the Ligue 1 club agreeing to terminate his contract, bringing his brief spell at the Principality to a close. Monaco confirmed the decision on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, revealing that the club and … Read more
Egypt has lifted a two-week restriction that prevented empty Iraqi trucks from entering the country, allowing privately operated Iraqi vehicles to resume crossing into Egyptian territory from Monday, August 17, 2026. The development ends a disruption that had affected road freight operations between Iraq and Egypt since August 1 and followed diplomatic engagement between Iraqi … Read more
The Made in China Goods Traders’ Association of Nigeria has asked the Chinese Consulate in Lagos to support a range of initiatives covering healthcare, artificial intelligence, education and international trade. The Association made the appeal in a letter signed by its National President, Oluwole Adigun, and addressed to the Consul-General of China in Lagos, Mrs. … Read more
Cameroon have been crowned champions of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after defeating debutants Malawi 3-0 in a commanding final in Rabat, Morocco, on Sunday night. The Indomitable Lionesses produced a dominant performance at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium, combining early attacking pressure with clinical finishing to secure their first-ever WAFCON championship. … Read more
Arsenal have opened the 2026/27 campaign with silverware after producing a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The Premier League champions wasted no time in announcing their intentions, scoring within the opening minute before adding two more goals to secure a comfortable victory over the … Read more
A senior Hamas delegation has held talks with Egypt’s intelligence chief, Hassan Rashad, as diplomatic efforts intensify to move forward with U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposed framework for ending the Gaza conflict. The meeting, held on Sunday, August 16, 2026, comes as Washington and regional mediators push to resolve disagreements over the implementation of the … Read more