UK Annual Inflation Slides To 2.8% In April
Britain’s annual inflation rate fell more than expected in April, largely due to a drop in energy prices in the months before the Middle East war, official data showed Wednesday.…
Lagos Unveils Ambitious Plan To End Blackouts, Deliver 24-Hour Power
The Lagos State Government has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to end the “culture of blackouts” and establish a 24-hour electricity market driven by private-sector investment, smart metering, and independent power…
2027: Zoning Debate Will Hand Victory To Tinubu, Says Dele Momodu
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential aspirant and veteran journalist Dele Momodu has warned that continued debate over zoning of the presidency ahead of the 2027 general election could work…
Alleged Cyberbullying: Sowore Fails To Enter Defence
Politician and online publisher Omoyele Sowore has failed to enter a defence in his ongoing trial before a Federal High Court in Abuja on cyberbullying-related offences. Sowore is being prosecuted…
Security Operatives Bust Kidnappers’ Hideouts In Edo, Arrest 12 Suspects
Troops of 4 Brigade, under 2 Division Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the other security agencies and the Edo State Security Corps, arrested a total of 12 suspected kidnappers during…
Blaqbonez Gives Reasons Why He Has Never Voted In An Election
Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter Blaqbonez has revealed that he has never voted during elections. The Imo-born Emeka Akumefule was a guest on Trend Centrl’s Off The Record Podcast, where…
How Arsenal Banished ‘Nearly Men’ Tag To End 22-Year League Title Wait
Just four years ago, Arsenal were wallowing in recriminations and regret after finishing 24 points behind Premier League champions Manchester City. Pipped to a Champions League place by arch-rivals Tottenham…
Pantami Withdraws From Gombe APC Gov Race, Cites Electoral Irregularities
Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Professor Isa Ali Pantami, has withdrawn from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Gombe State, citing alleged irregularities in the party’s…
How Mikel Arteta Turned From Pep Guardiola’s Protégé To Premier League Winner
Mikel Arteta has silenced his doubters by awakening a sleeping giant, Arsenal, restoring the Gunners to the top of English football. Twenty-two years on from Arsene Wenger’s “Invincibles”, Arsenal have…
Five Factors That Propelled Arsenal To Premier League Title Triumph
Arsenal ended a 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth. Mikel Arteta’s men held off the challenge of Pep…
The Wait Is Over! Arsenal Win Premier League For First Time In 22 Years
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth. City had to win to take the title fight…
Wizkid, Asake, Tems, Burna Boy Nominated For 2026 BET Awards [FULL LIST]
Nigeria’s global music stars Wizkid, Asake, Burna Boy, and Tems have secured major nominations at the BET Awards. The nominations for the 2026 edition of the annual awards were unveiled…
Kenya Strike Over Rising Fuel Prices Ends After Mass Shutdown
A Kenyan transport strike triggered by rising fuel prices from to the Middle East war was paused on Tuesday after causing four deaths and major economic disruption, raising concerns about…
Governor Yahaya Clinches APC Gombe North Senatorial Ticket
The political landscape of Gombe State witnessed a significant transformation on Tuesday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) concluded its direct senatorial primaries across the state’s three districts. In a…
Police Dismiss Another Bandit Attack Rumour In Oyo State
The Oyo State Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged bandit attack in Ogbomoso and adjoining communities, describing the incident as a false alarm fuelled by misinformation and unverified…
Germany To Treat US Ebola Patient From DR Congo
Germany is readying to admit and treat a US doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo during the current deadly outbreak, the health ministry told AFP on…
APC Primaries: Senator Musa Preaches Unity In Niger East
The Senator representing Niger East, Sani Musa, has expressed profound gratitude to the people of the district following the All Progressives Congress (APC) affirmation exercise, describing the outcome as a…
Stuttering Sabalenka Targets Strong Start At Roland Garros
Aryna Sabalenka looked unbeatable when the clay-court season got underway last month, but now as the world number one arrives in Paris for her latest tilt at winning Roland Garros,…
Why I Won’t Step Down For Surulere APC Primaries — Desmond Elliot
The lawmaker representing Surulere Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Desmond Elliot, has explained why he will not withdraw from the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election,…
Drone Attack On Sudan Market Kills 28
A drone attack killed 28 people and injured 23 more at a market in the paramilitary-controlled Sudanese town of Ghubaysh in West Kordofan on Tuesday, a medical source and three…