EAGLES EYE NEWS ROUNDUP: TOP NIGERIAN & GLOBAL HEADLINES

NIGERIAN ENTERTAINMENT

Davido Leads Groomsmen at Zlatan’s Traditional Wedding: Nigerian music star Zlatan Ibile and his partner Davita have unveiled their grand traditional wedding looks in Lagos. Afrobeat icon Davido made a splash appearance as part of the groom's entourage, commanding attention alongside top industry figures following their recent viral public reunions.
Nollywood Mourns Veteran Actor Francis Duru: The Nigerian movie industry has been hit with grief following the death of veteran actor Francis Duru at the age of 57 after a brief illness. Fans and colleagues across Nollywood have paid rich tributes, recalling his decades of contributions to African cinema.

Statewide Anti-Cultism & Rescue Operations: The Nigeria Police Force recorded major security breakthroughs across 10 states. Operations led to the arrest of 24 suspected cult members, the rescue of an abducted teenager, and the recovery of illegal firearms—including an abandoned pump-action rifle seized along the Kano border corridor.
Bandeers Neutralized in Kebbi: Security forces neutralized a high-profile kidnapper during a tactical raid in Kebbi State. Meanwhile, state police commands have stepped up patrols across flashpoints to curb inter-gang violence and interstate kidnappings.

Premier League Action Continues: Manchester City squeezed past Ipswich 3–2 in a five-goal thriller, while Liverpool fought back to secure a 2–1 victory against Brentford. Title races are tightening as top contenders gear up for heavy mid-season fixtures.
La Liga & El Clásico Build-Up: Spanish football focus shifts toward the highly anticipated El Clásico clash between Barcelona and Real Madrid. Barcelona maintains momentum after a convincing victory over Real Betis, while Real Madrid targets top spot despite recent disciplinary controversies surrounding star winger Vinícius Júnior.

Border Tensions & Displacement in Moyale: Hundreds of Ethiopians have fled across the border into Kenya following armed clashes in the Moyale border region. Security patrols have been intensified along the border following stray bullet incidents affecting local residents and law enforcement.
Sudan Drought Deepens Famine Crisis: The World Food Programme (WFP) has issued an urgent warning regarding Sudan. Combined with ongoing conflict, severe El Niño-induced drought conditions and declining international food aid are severely escalating famine risks across refugee corridors.

Saudi Arabia Intercepts Missile Barrage: The Saudi-led coalition announced the interception and destruction of 10 ballistic missiles launched by Houthi forces targeting southern Saudi Arabia. Debris from the interceptions fell in border sectors, causing minor injuries and structural alerts.
Houthis Strike Aden Infrastructure & Regional Warnings: Houthi forces launched fresh missile strikes hitting targets in Yemen's port city of Aden, including key infrastructure around Aden International Airport. Coalition forces responded with air raids targeting missile launch sites, prompting security advisories across regional transit routes.