Author: News Room

In January, Nigeria officially designated Lakurawa as a terrorist organisation. Its deadly attacks in the country’s northwestern region first grabbed public attention in 2024, and between November 2024 and September 2025, nearly 100 people – mostly community members – were killed. Lakurawa was the target of the United States’ (US) Christmas Day 2025 air strikes. While official outcome assessments remain unavailable, sources with direct access to the group say at least 136 fighters died, with dozens more injured and about 200 missing. But sporadic airstrikes alone are insufficient. Degrading the group requires sustained action that combines strikes with operations by…

Aloy Ejimakor, lawyer of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu, has asked the Igbo people to be ware of discord in Igboland. Ejimakor made call in a statement posted on his official X handle against the backdrop of the Sit-at-home ban in the Southeast region. DAILY POST reports that Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, had last week shut down Onitsha main market over the refusal of traders to end the sit-at-home observed every Monday. The governor’s action stirred controversy across the country with many supporting his decision and others opposing it.But in reaction, Ejimakor…

Members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta North Coalition for Equity, DNCE, have raised an alarm over continued exclusion of pioneer and loyal members of the APC from key decision-making processes and appointments in the state. The coalition also called on the National Chairman of the party and Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori to ensure that long-standing members of the party are fully included in the affairs of government. The coalition made the call during a meeting held in Agbor, Ika South local government area, Delta State, on Sunday, where party stakeholders urged party leaders to address their concerns…

Nigerian singer and Grammy nominee, Davido has revealed that his hit track With You, featuring Omah Lay, almost didn’t make the final cut of his 5IVE album. Speaking during an interview with OkayAfrica, reposted by HYPETRIBE on Monday, Davido shared that the song failed to impress during internal listening sessions and was not seen as a standout by his team. “Man, it’s so crazy because that song almost didn’t make the album. With You was not in anybody’s top five,” he said. The singer admitted that the song’s massive success later became an emotional moment for him, as he often reflects…

Lazio has rejected offers from Premier League clubs, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for Fisayo Dele-Bashiru, DAILY POST reports. According to transfer expert, Nicolo Schira, Lazio refused to entertain offers from Forest, and Bournemouth for the player. Dele-Bashiru has struggled for minutes at Lazio this season, and was widely tipped to seek a move away from the Rome-based club during the winter transfer window. The Nigeria international will, however, remain in Italy until at least the end of the season. Turkish Super Lig, Trabzonspor were also credited with an interest in the midfielder. Dele-Bashiru joined Lazio from Hataypsor in 2024. He…

The airline industry’s green transition is stalling as high costs and limited output choke the rollout of cleaner jet fuel, the head of the industry’s trade association said on Monday. “Unfortunately, we’re not making sufficient progress on sustainable aviation fuel,” International Air Transport Association (IATA) director-general Willie Walsh told the Changi Aviation Summit in Singapore. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is billed as a key tool to curb carbon emissions from planes, and took centre stage at the conference ahead of the Singapore Airshow. “SAF output reached 1.9 million tonnes in 2025, representing just 0.6 percent of total jet fuel consumption,…

Some soldiers have been confirmed dead in a fierce firefight with notorious bandits in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army/Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, and posted on the Nigerian Army X handle, scores of bandits in the camp of notorious leader Gwaska Dan Karmi were neutralised during the confrontations. Osoba said the operation was triggered by credible intelligence indicating that over 100 bandits had gathered at the camp to plan large-scale attacks on local…

A former Deputy Senate Majority Leader, Bala Ibn Na’Allah, has described Nigeria’s Constitution as one of the best documents globally, arguing that the country’s major challenge lies not in the law itself but in its implementation. Na’Allah, who represented Kebbi South Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress, stated this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Monday. “Our constitution is one of the best documents you can find anywhere in the world. Whether you believe me or you don’t believe me, that’s a different matter. “Our major issue is those charged with the responsibility of implementing…

Liverpool have beaten off competition from Chelsea to sign Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet for a fee of up to £60 million ($82 million), according to British media reports on Monday. However, the 20-year-old is not set to move to Anfield until the end of the season despite Liverpool’s need for defensive reinforcements. Jacquet had been linked with a transfer to Chelsea earlier this month but was reportedly put off the move by the competition for places at centre-back in the Blues’ bloated squad. Liverpool, by contrast, is desperately short on centre-back options. Captain Virgil van Dijk, 34, and Ibrahima Konate,…

South African singer Tyla made history at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, becoming the first artist to win the category twice since it was introduced. The 24-year-old clinched the prestigious award at the Crypto.com Arena, taking home the honour for her single “Push 2 Start.” This marks Tyla’s second Grammy victory in the same category, following her first win in 2024 for the global hit “Water.” The milestone win cements her position as one of Africa’s most successful international music exports. After receiving the award on Sunday, Tyla spoke to Billboard about what the recognition means not just for her,…