Saturday, April 18, 2026

California

April 14, 2026

Swalwell, Gonzalez to resign from U.S. Congress over sexual assault allegations

Mr Swalwell, 45, seeking to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom in California, announced his resignation from Congress and withdrawal from the governorship election on Monday.

Eric Swalwell, Tony Gonzales
April 13, 2026

Britney Spears checks into rehab weeks after DUI arrest

The 44-year-old singer has had previous public struggles with substance abuse. 

Britney Spears
April 12, 2026

Peter Obi raised toxic supporters who may become his downfall: Dabiri-Erewa

“@PeterObi has actually raised monsters,” Mrs Dabiri-Erewa said in a post on Sunday.

Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa
February 18, 2026

Eight killed in Lake Tahoe avalanche

The deaths made the incident the most deadly avalanche in California history. 

Lake Tahoe
February 10, 2026

Tinubu hails Nigerian heritage stars for winning 2026 Super Bowl with Seattle Seahawks

Mr Tinubu commended the players for bringing honour to Nigeria, noting that their accomplishment further signified Nigerian excellence.

Nigerian heritage players
January 23, 2026

Oscars 2026: Sinners lead with 16 nominations

The ceremony is set to be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, California, with Conan O’Brien hosting.

Oscars
January 19, 2026

Tinubu gifts bosom friend, power broker Gilbert Chagoury highest national honour, GCON

Mr Tinubu conferred the title of the Grand Commander of the Niger (GCON) on Mr Chagoury on January 8.

President Bola Tinubu and Gilbert Chagoury
January 9, 2026

Hollywood stars Angela Bassett, Dwayne Johnson to be honoured at ABFF

Other honourees at the 2026 ABFF Honours include Dwayne Johnson, Jennifer Hudson, Salli Richardson-Whitfield and Damson Idris.

Dwayne Johnson and Angela Bassett
December 30, 2025

Court blocks Trump from deporting 68-year-old Nigerian who entered U.S. on student visa in 1980

Ms Sammartino ordered “respondents to immediately release petitioner from custody subject to the conditions of his preexisting order of supervision.”

President Donald Trump
December 20, 2025

2026 Grammys to honour Fela with Lifetime Achievement Award

Fela was described by the Academy as “an architect of Afrobeat,” celebrating a lifetime of influence that transcended music.

Fela