Nigerian skit maker and streamer Shank Comics has sparked debate online after claiming that comedians earn more than music artists. Speaking during a livestream, he argued that many people assume musicians are wealthier simply because they are more likely to flaunt their riches than comedians. He further suggested that leading Nigerian comedians like Bovi and…
A New York man has been released after spending nearly 20 years in prison for a robbery he did not commit. Kenneth Windley, 61, was tied to a 2005 incident after purchasing a stove for his mother using a money order he was unaware had been stolen. He was later convicted of second-degree robbery and…
Iran says it is in discussions with FIFA about moving its World Cup matches خارج the United States, following comments from Donald Trump raising concerns over the team’s safety. Iran’s embassy in Mexico indicated that football authorities are pushing for their games to be staged in Mexico instead, though FIFA is unlikely to alter the…
Brazilian football star Neymar has been excluded from Brazil’s squad for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026 warm-up fixtures. The team is scheduled to face France on March 26 in Boston and Croatia on March 31 in Orlando as part of preparations for the tournament in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, according to Reuters.…
Five nationals from Burkina Faso were abducted by suspected armed bandits while working at a gold mining site near Arafa village in Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The incident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, when a large group of bandits, reportedly hiding between Arafa and Gidan Dankande villages, attacked…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has approved the continuation of salary payments for up to 12 months to the families of personnel who die in the line of duty. The welfare initiative was authorised by the Chief of the Air Staff, Hasan Bala Abubakar, as part of measures aimed at strengthening support for the families…
Troops of the Nigerian Army under the Operation Hadin Kai Joint Task Force in the North-East have received three civilians who escaped from the captivity of Boko Haram terrorists in the Gwoza area of Borno State. Security sources told analyst Zagazola Makama that the escapees — two adult women and a minor — arrived at…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed the arrest of four suspected bandits around the Akure Airport in Ondo State following a coordinated security operation involving aviation authorities and local security agencies. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday, March 15, 2026.…
Alex Iwobi, midfielder for the Nigeria national football team, has opened up about the stark differences between the national team environments of England and Nigeria, saying his early experiences with Nigeria were far less structured than what he had known with England. Born in Lagos and raised in London from the age of four, Iwobi…
The Imo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected baby factory in Owerri West Local Government Area, arresting a 52-year-old woman, Tochukwu Ogaranya, and an alleged accomplice. Five pregnant women, aged between 25 and 33, were also rescued from the facility. The NSCDC Commandant in the state,…
