Written by Music streaming giant Spotify on Thursday said it had added 11 million monthly active users in the third quarter and had reached 788 million active users by the end of September, in line with the company’s forecast. The uptick represented an 11-percent growth in users compared to a year earlier, Spotify said in a … Continue reading “Spotify Adds 11m Active Users In 3rd Quarter To Reach 788m”
The family of the late Afenifere leader and elder statesman, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, has announced burial arrangements for the Yoruba leader, who died at the age of 100. In a statement signed by Dr Taiwo O. Fasoranti on behalf of the family, the Christian wake-keeping service will hold on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, at … Continue reading “Fasoranti’s Family Announces Burial Arrangements”
Operatives of the Akwa Ibom State Police Command have arrested 15 suspected cultists during a raid on suspected criminal hideouts and identified black spots in Atia Coastal Village, Ibeno Local Government Area. The Police Public Relations Officer, Timfon John, disclosed this in a statement issued in Uyo on Thursday, saying the operation followed intelligence-led … Continue reading “Police Raid Cult Hideouts In Akwa Ibom, Arrest 15”
A late-night attack on Saudi Arabia’s Dammam airport killed two people and injured eight others, the civil aviation authority said on Thursday, as strikes by Yemen’s Houthis intensify. A Saudi and an Indian man were killed in the attack on Wednesday, the general authority of civil aviation said in a statement, updating an earlier … Continue reading “Two Dead In Eastern Saudi Airport Attack”
At least 16 people were killed and 32 more injured when a strong 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck China’s remote Tibet region, state news agency Xinhua said, citing local authorities. More than 300 houses collapsed in the earthquake, which struck Thursday at 10:33 pm (1433 GMT). Officials were still evaluating the damage, and disaster relief work … Continue reading “China Earthquake Kills 16, Injures 32 As 300 Houses Collapse”
Cristiano Ronaldo has received an interim suspension from the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) amid an inquiry into his abrupt exit from an international training camp late last month. The governing body’s Disciplinary Council confirmed the action in an announcement shared by Portuguese public network RTP and SPORT TV on Saturday, October 10, 2026. Official proceedings … Continue reading “Cristiano Ronaldo Suspended as Portugal Opens Disciplinary Probe”
Washington has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen’s Houthis. It came after a diplomatic source told AFP that “all American staff and their families have been ordered to depart from the US embassy” in … Continue reading “US embassy staff, families ordered to leave Saudi Arabia”
Nigerian comedian and actor Samuel Perry, popularly known as Broda Shaggi, has recounted his near-death experience after being hit by a stray bullet during a brand activation outing. The entertainer said the incident occurred on March 9, 2026, during what began as an ordinary workday, shortly after he and his team had completed a brand … Continue reading “‘I didn’t want to die’ – Broda Shaggi recounts stray bullet ordeal”
Declan Rice scored a late equaliser as last season’s runners-up Arsenal drew 2-2 away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday. Eberechi Eze gave Arsenal the lead in Germany, but Alphonso Davies levelled and Harry Kane netted a penalty for the hosts before Rice made it 2-2. Rice’s goal means the Gunners have … Continue reading “UCL: Rice rescues Arsenal with late equaliser in 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich”
Real Madrid claimed a third Champions League victory in as many games by thrashing RB Leipzig 4-1 on Wednesday, with Kylian Mbappe and Yan Diomande among the goals for Jose Mourinho’s side. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring for Madrid from close range towards the end of a tight first half, with Arda Guler doubling the … Continue reading “Real Madrid thrash Leipzig 4-1 to continue perfect European start”