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Katie Boulter, Alex de Minaur Among Players Affected by Mexico Unrest After Cartel Leader’s Death

February 23, 2026February 23, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Tennis power couple Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur are among several international stars currently in Mexico amid escalating violence following the reported killing of notorious drug lord Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, widely known as “El Mencho.” The pair, who got engaged in December 2024, are scheduled to compete in separate ATP and WTA tournaments this week in Mexico. However, unrest […]

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star, Dies at 53 After ALS Battle

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

US actor Eric Dane, best known for his role as Dr. Mark Sloan in the hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, has died at the age of 53. According to reports on Thursday, Dane passed away following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative neurological condition also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He publicly disclosed his […]

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Announces Professional Boxing Return After Tyson Exhibition

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Former world champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. has revealed plans to come out of retirement and return to professional boxing following his upcoming exhibition bout with Mike Tyson. The 48-year-old retired in 2017 with a flawless 50-0 record but has remained active in exhibition contests. Speaking to AFP, Mayweather expressed confidence in his ability to continue breaking records in […]

Nigerian Fashion Designer Shot Dead at Brooklyn Nightclub After Altercation

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

A 30-year-old Nigerian aspiring fashion designer, Sheriff Shittu, was fatally shot in the head inside a Brooklyn nightclub following a confrontation with a drunken patron who allegedly groped his girlfriend. The incident occurred around 4:25 a.m. Saturday at Quilox Restaurant and Lounge, located in East Flatbush on Church Avenue near 95th Street, according to police. Sheriff had […]

Cardi B Confirms Split from Stefon Diggs, Defends Him Amid BIA Feud

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Rapper Cardi B has publicly confirmed for the first time that she and NFL star Stefon Diggs have ended their relationship — but she’s making it clear that no one gets to disrespect him. The revelation came during a stop on her “Little Miss Drama Tour” in Los Angeles, after fellow rapper BIA appeared to throw shade at the New England […]

UK to Issue All New Nigerian Visit Visas Digitally Starting February 25, 2026

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The United Kingdom has announced that starting February 25, 2026, all new UK Visit visas for Nigerian travellers will be issued digitally, replacing the traditional vignette sticker in passports. According to a statement by Onyinye Madu, Senior Press and Public Affairs Officer at the British High Commission in Abuja, the new eVisa system allows applicants to access their visa online through a UKVI account, […]

Taliban Legalises Domestic Violence in Afghanistan with New Penal Code

February 16, 2026February 16, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

The Taliban have passed a controversial new penal code in Afghanistan that effectively legalises domestic violence, representing a major setback for women’s rights in the country. The 90-page legislation allows husbands to physically punish their wives and children, as long as the abuse does not cause “broken bones or open wounds.” Cases involving more severe […]

Ukraine Recovers Bodies of Two Nigerians Allegedly Fighting for Russia

February 13, 2026February 13, 2026Obianuju Nicole0

Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence has confirmed the recovery of the bodies of two Nigerian nationals who were reportedly fighting on the Russian side of the war in eastern Ukraine. In a statement released on Thursday, the Ukrainian Defence Intelligence said its operatives discovered the bodies of Hamzat Kazeem Kolawole (born April 3, 1983) and Mbah Stephen Udoka (born […]