The announcement was made by Michael Nicholls, Vice President of Starlink Engineering, in a post on X. Starlink, currently the world’s largest satellite constellation, provides broadband internet services across multiple regions, including parts of Africa. In Nigeria, it ranks as the second-largest internet service provider with 66,523 customers as of Q2 2025, according to the…
Mexican authorities have arrested Pedro Inzunza Noriega, an alleged leader of the Sinaloa cartel wanted by the United States, on charges of drug trafficking and terrorism, government sources confirmed Wednesday. In May, the US accused Noriega of trafficking large quantities of fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin into the country as the second-in-command of the Beltran Leyva…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Judicial Council (NJC) has disowned a report circulating on social and conventional media claiming that 34 lawyers failed an integrity test and were dropped from consideration for appointment as judges of the Federal High Court. In a statement issued by its Secretary, Ahmed Gambo Saleh, the NJC described the report…
By Ayomide Otitoju No fewer than six people have been killed in a road accident at the NASFAT Junction along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, while two others sustained injuries. The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Abeokuta by the sector’s Public Relations Officer,…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed that the driver of the Lexus SUV involved in the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two associates of former world heavyweight boxing champion, Anthony Joshua, is currently in police custody. The accident occurred on Monday along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway while the vehicle…
By Ayomide Otitoju The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Tanko Yunusa, has declared that the movement will remain within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and accept the outcome of the party’s presidential primary, even if former Vice President Atiku Abubakar emerges as the candidate. Yunusa made the statement on Thursday during an appearance…
Bulgaria on Thursday officially adopted the euro, becoming the 21st country to join the single-currency zone and marking a major milestone in its integration into the European Union. At midnight (2200 GMT Wednesday), the Balkan nation abandoned the lev—its national currency since the late 19th century—as Bulgarian euro coins were projected onto the central bank…
Enzo Maresca has left his position as head coach of Chelsea after 18 months in charge, the Premier League club announced on Thursday. “Chelsea Football Club and head coach Enzo Maresca have parted company,” the club said in a statement. Maresca’s departure comes with Chelsea sitting fifth in the Premier League table, 15 points behind…
By Ayomide Otitoju Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed optimism that 2026 will be a “glorious” year for Lagos State and Nigeria, urging citizens to remain steadfast in faith and supportive of ongoing efforts to address the country’s challenges. The governor spoke on New Year’s Day during a thanksgiving service at the State House Chapel, Marina,…
