Damilola Atobatele

BREAKING: Fire guts UBA headquarters in Lagos

A fire outbreak was reported late Monday night at the United Bank for Africa (UBA) headquarters in Marina, Lagos, with multiple videos circulating online showing flames and smoke around the building. In the clips, bystanders are heard expressing concern as the incident unfolded, with some suggesting the structure was on fire. The exact cause of […]

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Sydney Sweeney to play James Bond is rumoured after filmmaker Paul Feig backed her as a potential replacement for Daniel Craig, with casting for the next 007 still unconfirmed.

Sydney Sweeney rumoured to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond

Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney is being rumoured as a surprise choice to replace Daniel Craig as the next James Bond. Craig stepped away from the franchise after No Time to Die in 2021. Since then, the search for a new 007 has continued without a confirmed replacement. The latest suggestion comes from filmmaker Paul Feig,

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Lagos pastor and wife nabbed for alleged drug trafficking after NDLEA operatives recovered 11kg of skunk hidden in their vehicle during a checkpoint operation in Badagry, Lagos State.

Lagos pastor, wife nabbed for alleged drug trafficking

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Lagos pastor and his wife over alleged drug trafficking. The couple were caught with 11 kilograms of skunk reportedly hidden in their vehicle during an operation at a checkpoint in Badagry, Lagos State. The suspects are Pastor Afolabi Hodonu, 45, and his wife,

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Wike, Okinbaloye trade words over Tinubu, APC one-party state claim

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has sparked controversy after his remarks on Channels Television anchor Seun Okinbaloye over claims about a possible one-party state in Nigeria. Wike said he would have “shot” the journalist while reacting to a political discussion aired on Politics Today. The comment has since drawn strong reactions

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UK poll ranks controversial Kemi Badenoch as most popular leader

Controversial Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been ranked as the most popular political party leader in the United Kingdom, according to a new opinion poll. The survey by More in Common, reported by the Daily Mail, gave her a net approval rating of minus nine. This marks a strong improvement from minus 32 recorded before

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Haaland shines as Man City thrash Liverpool, scoring a hat-trick as Manchester City cruise past Liverpool 4-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals at the Etihad Stadium.

FA Cup: Haaland shines as Man City thrash Liverpool to reach semifinals

Manchester City thrashed Liverpool 4-0 to reach the FA Cup semi-finals, with Erling Haaland scoring a brilliant hat-trick at the Etihad Stadium. City controlled most of the game and took their chances, while Liverpool failed to make their early pressure count. The visitors started well and created chances through Mohamed Salah and Hugo Ekitike, but

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We may have only one presidential candidate in 2027 — Falana

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has warned that Nigeria may end up with only one presidential candidate in the 2027 election if judicial interference in political party affairs continues. He gave the warning on Thursday in Lagos at the fifth Comrade Yinka Odumakin Memorial Lecture. Falana said repeated court cases and conflicting rulings on party

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Microsoft to invest $10bn in Japan to boost AI, cyber defence

Microsoft will invest $10bn in Japan to boost artificial intelligence and cyber defence, the company has announced. The investment, worth 1.6 trillion yen, will run from 2026 to 2029 and focus on expanding AI infrastructure and strengthening cybersecurity systems in the country. The US tech giant said the funding will also support large-scale training for

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