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A Nigerian soldier is arrested for tipping off criminals – but does it go deeper?
A Nigerian soldier, Private Mohammed Yusuf, has been arrested in Maiduguri accused of supplying military uniforms to “terrorist” and “criminal” groups, an allegation that has revived long-standing suspicions that collusion between security personnel and armed groups is helping fuel Nigeria’s decade-long insecurity crisis. The army says Yusuf, previously stationed at an army equipment factory, deserted…
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Tyla unveils 34-date world tour spanning Europe, America and Africa
Tyla has announced a 34-date world tour in support of her new album A*POP, marking her return to live performance after cancelling a planned 2024 tour due to injury. The trek takes in Europe, North America and Africa, with confirmed shows in cities including Paris, London, Brooklyn and Lagos, before closing with a homecoming performance…
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Joy Oladokun Plans New Album ‘Hope Is A Heavy Thing’
American singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun has announced her new album ‘Hope Is A Heavy Thing’, due for release on 25th September 2026. The record follows the acclaim she received for her 2024 album ‘Observations From A Crowded Room’ and a recent collaboration with Nigerian artist Adekunle Gold on the single ‘Zombie’, marking another step forward in…
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Thabo Rametsi Unveiled As Apartheid Era Music Legend Hugh Masekela In First Look Image For Bill Condon’s ‘The Road Home’
South African actor Thabo Rametsi has been unveiled in a first-look image as anti-apartheid trumpeter and activist Hugh Masekela in Bill Condon’s upcoming film The Road Home, currently shooting in South Africa. The film, backed by Canal+, Studiocanal and Flora Film alongside South African co-producer Blue Ice, dramatises Masekela’s decades in exile following the 1960…
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US deports Kenyan former NFL player Daniel Adongo
Former NFL player Daniel Adongo, a 37-year-old Kenyan national, has been deported from the United States by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which described him as a “dangerous individual” with an overstayed visa and a history of arrests. Adongo shot to fame in 2013 when he switched from rugby to American football with no prior…
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Heartbreak as Virginia mom of four dies after drinking unsafe water during trip to help orphaned children in Kenya
A mother of four from Virginia, named as Ayla Garcia, has died after drinking unsafe water while on a trip to Kenya, where she had travelled to help orphaned children. Her death has caused shock among family, friends and her community, highlighting the risks faced by aid workers and volunteers travelling to areas with limited…
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De Klerk holds nerve as Spirit edge past Rockets
Nadine de Klerk hit an unbeaten 41 to guide London Spirit to a five-wicket victory over Trent Rockets in The Hundred Women’s Competition at Trent Bridge, sealing Spirit’s first win of the season with just three balls remaining. The chase looked in danger after Spirit slumped to 67-4, but a rapid stand between De Klerk…
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South Africa’s illegal migration backlash mirrors political battles across the West
More than 160,000 undocumented immigrants have reportedly fled South Africa following mass street protests by citizens demanding that foreigners leave the country, reflecting a broader public backlash against the government’s border enforcement. Campaigners argue the movement echoes similar political shifts seen across Western nations, where anti-immigration sentiment has increasingly shaped mainstream politics and public discourse.…
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How the death of Jayden Adams shook a community: ‘Being on the pitch was his happy place’
Jayden Adams, a South African midfielder who played at the World Cup, died this month aged 25, prompting tributes from his community in the Western Cape that describe a quiet, humble player for whom football offered an escape from difficult surroundings. Friends, family and coaches gathered at his memorial in Stellenbosch and funeral in Cape…
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Biden judge blocking Ethiopian deportations despite SCOTUS ruling clashed with ICE before
A Biden-appointed federal judge in Massachusetts has blocked the Trump administration from ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ethiopian migrants, creating another legal obstacle to the administration’s immigration policy. The decision matters because it adds to a wider dispute over how far lower courts can intervene after the Supreme Court recently backed the administration’s authority…