Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian music star Abbey Elias, known professionally as Skiibii, has surpassed 600 million streams across major digital platforms, marking a significant achievement in his artistic journey and affirming his influence in the Afrobeats and street-pop scene. The milestone was officially recognized during a commemorative event held in Lagos by Dapper Music &…
Iran/Israel – A senior Iranian official has confirmed to reporters that Tehran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel following a U.S.-backed proposal brokered by Qatar. According to the report, Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, secured Iran’s agreement during a phone call with senior Iranian officials. The call reportedly took place shortly…
Column, DNEWSINFO Ibadan, the capital and most populous city of Oyo State in southwestern Nigeria, is a place rich in history, culture, and development. According to local historians, the city was established in 1829 by Lagelu, the Jagun or military commander of Ife, after a series of tribal wars. Since then, Ibadan has grown into…
California, United States — England international and Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has openly criticized the pitch conditions at the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, describing the surfaces as subpar following his team’s opening 3–1 victory against Mexican side Pachuca. Bellingham, who scored the opening goal for the Spanish champions, did not hold back in…
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In an escalating pursuit to secure the services of Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen, Saudi Pro League powerhouse Al-Hilal have reportedly increased their salary offer in a renewed attempt to finalize a deal. According to reports originating from Italy, the club is determined to meet both the financial and contractual demands required…
In a bid to shape the future of media and society, DNews Info (DNI) held its Monthly News Review Programme on Saturday, gathering young media enthusiasts and industry speakers to discuss vital national topics, including Artificial Intelligence, the future of journalism, corruption, and online education in Nigeria. The event, hosted by Miss Damilola Adeleke, kicked off…
Iran/Qatar – Iran targeted a U.S. military base in Qatar on Monday in an apparent response to U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities days earlier as tensions soared over the potential for a spiraling Mideast conflict. Iran’s military claimed it had carried out a “devastating and powerful” missile attack on the Al Udeid U.S….
Qatar – Explosions were heard in Qatar on Monday as witnesses said they saw what appeared to be missiles over the country, The Associated Press reports. Iranian state media announced an operation launching missile attacks against U.S. bases in Iraq and Qatar, named “Annunciation of Victory.” The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps said it targeted…
Manchester city ,Nigeria:Nigerian forward Joshua Udoh remained on the bench as Al Ain suffered a heavy 6-0 defeat to Manchester City in their FIFA Club World Cup Group G clash early Monday morning. Fellow Nigerians Rilwanu Sarki and Hassan Muhammed were again left out of the matchday squad. The emphatic victory sees Manchester City secure…
Brazil, Nigeria:Former head coach of Nigeria’s U-23 team, Samson Siasia, has denied recent claims by ex-Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel that he personally funded the team’s flight to the 2016 Rio Olympics in Brazil. Mikel, speaking on a podcast hosted by former England striker Peter Crouch, alleged that Nigerian football authorities failed to…
Arena, Nigeria:Nigerian midfielder Daniel Daga expressed delight after scoring his first league goal for Molde FK during their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Vålerenga on Sunday night. The 18-year-old was brought on in the 76th minute with Molde trailing 2-1 at the Intility Arena. Just four minutes later, Daga found the back of the net…
Katsina, Nigeria — Amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, a group of youths staged a public demonstration in Katsina on Sunday, voicing support for Iran in the ongoing Middle East crisis. The protest, captured in a video posted by social media user Oyindamola (@dammiedammie35), showed demonstrators waving Iranian flags and holding solidarity banners as…
Lagos, Nigeria — The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently refer the ongoing violence and human rights abuses in Benue State to the International Criminal Court (ICC). This appeal was contained in an open letter dated June 21, 2025, signed by SERAP’s Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The…
Abuja, Nigeria — The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has fixed Saturday, June 28, 2025, for its mop-up Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), aimed at accommodating candidates who missed the earlier tests due to biometric and attendance issues. In an official statement released on Sunday, JAMB’s Public Communications Advisor, Dr. Fabian Benjamin, confirmed that…
Benin City, Nigeria — The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 31-year-old Joshua Osaigbovo in connection with the alleged murder of 21-year-old Osato Festus Edogiaweria. According to a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, the incident was first reported on April 25, 2025, by the victim’s mother,…
Ankara, Turkey — In a surprising turn just months before the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Nigerian sprint sensation and 150m world record holder, Favour Ofili, has reportedly transferred her allegiance to Turkey. The development was revealed by Jamaican journalist Kayon Raynor via his X (formerly Twitter) account on Saturday, quoting reliable sources from…
Istanbul, Turkey — Reigning Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, have issued a firm call for clarity from Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen amid growing impatience over his transfer indecision. According to reports from TMW, the Istanbul-based club is prepared to trigger the €75 million release clause in Osimhen’s contract. However, the lack of feedback from the…
Abuja, Nigeria — Sierra Leone’s President, Julius Maada Bio, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), following the conclusion of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tenure. The transition was officially announced at the recent ECOWAS Summit, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where heads of state…
Six months after facing off in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final, Real Madrid and Pachuca are set for another showdown in the FIFA Club World Cup. ⚽🔥 Both sides had a shaky start in the U.S. — Real Madrid drew 1-1 with Al Hilal in Xabi Alonso’s debut 👔, while Pachuca lost 2-1 to…
Nigeria – The beef between Nigerian rappers Odumodublvck and Blaqbonez escalated on Sunday after they began throwing direct jibes at each other on social media. The beef has been brewing for some days now after Blaqbonez dissed Odumodublvck in his latest song with A-Q, ‘Who’s Really Rapping.’ Initially, the duo were throwing indirect jibes at…
Super Falcons – Nigeria’s Super Falcons, aiming for a 10th continental gong at the 13th Women Africa Cup of Nations taking place in Morocco next month, will take on the senior women national team of Portugal in a friendly match in Lisbon on Monday. The Falcons’ contingent flew out of the Federal Capital, Abuja to Casablanca…
Nigeria – The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced the restoration of normal bulk electricity supply to the six states in North-east Nigeria. TCN spokesperson, Ndidi Mbah disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. The power restoration comes after completing the connection of the new Bauchi 330/132 kV Transmission Substation to the national grid through…
Benin City, Nigeria — The Edo State Police Command has apprehended a 31-year-old man, Joshua Osaigbovo, in connection with the suspected murder of his 21-year-old girlfriend, Osato Festus Edogiaweria. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Moses Yamu, the investigation began after the deceased’s mother, Mrs. Ojo, reported to the…
Column, DNEWSINFO The UEFA Conference League, Europe’s third-tier club football competition, has evolved into a significant tournament since its inception, opening doors for clubs across the continent to participate in international football beyond the prestigious UEFA Champions League and Europa League. The idea of establishing a third European club competition had been considered by UEFA…
Nigeria – Nigerian singer and songwriter, Adekunle Gold, has rolled out a free health insurance scheme for 1,000 people living with sickle cell disorder under his foundation’s new initiative tagged 5 Star Care. The initiative was announced on Thursday to mark the 2025 World Sickle Cell Day. It is a joint project between the Adekunle Gold…
Benue State – Social commentator and activist, VeryDarkMan has called out billionaire heir and reality star Kiddwaya for seeking public donations to support victims of the recent attack in Yelwata, Benue State. Kiddwaya had shared a post on X (formerly Twitter), urging Nigerians to contribute funds for the affected community. However, the post drew widespread criticism,…
Nigeria – In a development for Nigeria’s digital financial services, thirteen commercial banks have fully settled their outstanding debts for Unstructured Supplementary Service Data, USSD, services owed to Mobile Network Operators, MNOs, paving the way for a new, streamlined billing structure. The remaining three banks are nearing completion of their payments, having cleared over 95…
Iran/Israeli – More than 650 people have been killed in Iran following a massive Israeli bombing campaign launched a week ago, an activist group said on Friday. The U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) reported that 657 people have died and 2,037 have been injured in the nationwide airstrikes. The Iranian government does not publish…
FOOTBALL – England defender Myles Lewis-Skelly has agreed to a new contract at Arsenal. The left-back, whose current deal expires in 2026, has been in talks with the Gunners over recent months. The 18-year-old has now agreed an extended deal, which will see him commit his future to the Gunners, once signed. It is reward…
NIGERIA – The Commander, Army Headquarters Garrison (AHQGARR), Maj.-Gen. William Dangana, has reiterated the commitment of the Nigerian Army to maintain mission ready soldiers at all times through continuous training. Dangana stated this at the closing of the AHGARR Warrant a officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers Competition 2025, on Friday in Abuja. He said the competition…
One of the major challenges for mobile phone users in developing countries like Nigeria (which still hasn’t achieved constant power supply) is battery life and the ability to go for hours on end without having to charge their phone batteries, due to the unavailability of electricity. This problem of low battery capacity isn’t limited only…
