Fat Joe Claims He Influenced BNXN’s Name Change After Public Criticism
US rapper Fat Joe has claimed he played a role in Afrobeats singer BNXN changing his stage name from Buju, saying his public criticism contributed to the decision. Fat Joe made the remarks during a podcast appearance, where he described BNXN as “a fake guy using the Buju name,” referencing the similarity to Jamaican reggae […]
Do2dtun, Yul Edochie Clash Over Roby Ekpo’s Public Comments Amid Marital Dispute
Media personality Dotun Kayode (known as Do2dtun) and actor Yul Edochie have engaged in a heated exchange on social media over comments made by Roby Ekpo regarding his estranged marriage to Mayowa Lambe. The disagreement stems from ongoing public attention surrounding the former couple’s relationship, following Lambe’s recent remarriage in the United States. Her new […]
Mayowa Lambe Demands ₦100 Million from Estranged Husband Over Alleged Defamation
Mayowa Lambe has issued a formal legal demand seeking ₦100 million in damages from her estranged husband, Roby Ekpo, over allegations of defamation and harassment. The dispute escalated after Lambe recently remarried in the United States, a development that drew public attention due to her prior marriage to Ekpo in 2015. The separation between the […]
US Deploys Ukrainian Counter-Drone Technology at Saudi Base After Iran Attacks
The United States has begun deploying Ukrainian-developed counter-drone technology at a key military installation in Saudi Arabia following a series of Iranian-linked attacks, according to sources familiar with the matter. The system, known as Sky Map and developed by Sky Fortress, has been introduced at Prince Sultan Air Base to strengthen defenses against drone threats. […]
UK Lawmakers Back Lifetime Smoking Ban for Future Generations
Lawmakers in the United Kingdom have approved sweeping new legislation that will permanently bar today’s under-18s, and all future generations, from legally purchasing tobacco products. Under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, the legal age for buying cigarettes will increase by one year annually, starting with individuals born on or after January 1, 2009. This effectively […]
Four Arrested in UK Probe Into $60 Million Home Insulation Fraud
Four individuals have been arrested in the United Kingdom as part of an investigation into an alleged fraud worth more than £44 million ($60 million) linked to a government-backed energy efficiency scheme, authorities said on Wednesday. The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) confirmed that six properties were searched during the operation. The inquiry focuses on suspected […]
Ghana Orders Major Miners to Shift Operations to Local Firms
Ghana’s mining regulator has instructed major international operators, including Newmont, AngloGold Ashanti, and Zijin Mining, to transfer their mining operations to locally owned contractors by December 2026 or face penalties, according to sources familiar with the matter. The directive, issued by the Ghana Minerals Commission, is part of broader efforts to strengthen local participation in […]
US-Indian Partnership to Restart Congo’s Chemaf Mine in 2027
A U.S.-Indian joint venture plans to resume full operations at the Chemaf copper and cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo by January 2027, according to a union official familiar with the plans. U.S.-based Virtus Minerals and its partner Lloyds Metals & Energy acquired Chemaf’s assets earlier this year in a deal aimed at […]
Strikes in Southern Lebanon Test Ceasefire Ahead of U.S.-Led Talks
Renewed violence in southern Lebanon has placed a fragile ceasefire under strain, just a day before scheduled talks in Washington involving Lebanese and Israeli representatives. Lebanon’s state news agency reported that Israeli strikes killed at least four people on Wednesday, while Hezbollah said it launched a drone attack targeting Israeli forces in the south. Both […]
Taiwan President Cancels Africa Trip Over Alleged Chinese Pressure
President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan has called off a planned visit to Eswatini, citing diplomatic pressure from China. The trip, which was scheduled to begin this week, was intended to mark the 40th anniversary of King Mswati III’s rule. Eswatini remains one of the few countries that maintain official diplomatic relations with Taiwan. According to […]