Barcelona Thrash Dortmund 4–0 in UCL Quarter-Final First Leg
Barcelona claimed a 4-0 win against Borussia Dortmund in their Champions League quarter-final first leg last night. Barcelona now heads to Germany next Tuesday with a significant advantage. In the other quarter-final clash, Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1. In Tuesday’s first legs, Arsenal won 3-0 at home to holders Real […]
Trump Escalates China Tariffs to 125% Amid Global Trade Tensions
US President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for about 60 US trading partners, but the trade war with China has escalated. Trump further increased tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, citing China’s “lack of respect” after Beijing retaliated with 84% tariffs on US imports. China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of […]
FEC Reinstates Naira-for-Crude Policy
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has formally ordered the full implementation of the previously suspended Naira-for-Crude agreement with local refiners. The Minister of Finance Wale Edun at a meeting with representatives of the Dangote Refinery yesterday said the naira-for-crude initiative is still in effect and will continue for as long as it aligns with the […]
Portable Announces Collaboration with OdumoduBlvck
Portable has says he’s working on a collaboration with OdumoduBlvck. The Street pop star announced the collaboration on his Instagram account, where he also shared that the rapper gifted him ₦5 million. Portable and OdumoduBlvck’s collaboration comes barely weeks after the news-making singer unveiled a new signee who called himself Young Odumodu. Read Another Story […]
Take-It-Back Movement Protests Nationwide Against Police Warnings
Protesters under the aegis of the Take-It-Back Movement defied police warning and staged protests in Lagos, Abuja, Oyo, Rivers, and other states. According to the organisers, among their concerns is the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act, the worsening economic hardship in the country, and the state of emergency imposed by President Bola Tinubu on […]
President Tinubu declares April 7 as National Police Day
President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to create a Nigeria Police Force that is well-trained, motivated and equipped with modern tools and technology, to effectively combat crime in Nigeria. Speaking yesterday during the maiden edition of the National Police Day celebrations, President Tinubu represented by his deputy, Vice President Kashim Shettima, formally designated […]
Erigga Releases New Album “G.O.A.T” with Star Features
Nigerian rap sensation Erigga has returned with his latest studio album, titled “G.O.A.T” (Greatest of All Time). The 13-track album packed with hard-hitting rap verses, deep storytelling, and infectious beats, showcases Erigga’s artistic growth and versatility, in what is his 9th body of work. The project which reflects Erigga’s journey, struggles, and triumphs in the […]
US Revokes Visas for South Sudanese Amid Political Tensions
The US has revoked all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders due to South Sudan’s failure to accept the return of its repatriated citizens. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a statement that South Sudan had failed to respect the principle that every country must accept the return of its citizens in […]
2025 African Knockout Championship Kicks Off Today in Lagos
The 2025 season of the African Knockout Championship kicks off today April 4 at The Pistis Conference Centre, Lekki, Lagos, at 6 PM. Eighteen fighters from seven African countries will compete, with the Main Event featuring Gasmire Diatta vs. Faout Youssef in a Featherweight Fight. Other key matchups include Adams Boa vs. Venatius Iyinagolu in […]
Zambia Protest Calls for Castration as Punishment for Child Rape
A protest march was held in Lusaka, Zambia, in response to recent cases of child rape, including horrific incidents where fathers were involved in abusing their own children. The protest, organized by civil society groups, musicians, and individuals, called for tougher laws, including the removal of bail for child rape suspects and harsher penalties, such […]