by Sharelle B. McNair February 17, 2026 As security concerns grow across African nations, Nigeria announced plans to add more than 46 aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters, to enhance its military aviation capabilities, Business Insider Africa reports. Nigeria is competing with other African nations, such as Algeria and Egypt, by acquiring 24 M-346 fighter ground-attack aircraft, 12 AH-1Z…
by Sharelle B. McNair February 17, 2026 As the surveillance footage and mugshots started to circulate across social media channels, comments started to fly in as well, labeling the boys as men due to their appearance. A South Fort Worth, Texas, neighborhood is safe after police arrested five teens alleged to recklessly fired guns at homes, resulting…
Tyriq Withers and Miles Caton are shining a light on the cinematic skillset of Ryan Coogler on the NAACP’s new podcast, and we’ve got an exclusive clip! Source: Kayla Oaddams During a recent appearance on the NAACP’s Image Unscripted podcast, the rising actors spoke about the lasting legacy of Black Panther and the emotional depth…
by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors February 17, 2026 Dupuis shared the exciting event on his Instagram page. More than 300 VIP guests, including NBA icons, global music stars, and international investors, gathered at Lucia LA for Africa Courtside Holding’s (ACH) annual Africa All-Star Soirée. The private, invite-only event celebrated Africa’s surging influence within the global basketball…
Ice-T has been a vocal critic of Donald Trump since the president’s first term, and he wasn’t the only one. The rapper-turned-actor, like many people, was shocked when a reality star was re-elected on Nov. 5, 2024, primarily because of his manipulative tactics, his obvious insatiable desire for power, and the constant comparisons to unsavory…
Far-right political activist Laura Loomer is taking a page out of the “Mar-a-Lago face” playbook and switching up her appearance. Weeks after being singled out in front of others, Loomer has popped out with a new look that has people confused about the inspiration. Far-right political activist Laura Loomer goes for a makeover after Trump’s…
Donald Trump often confuses closeness with loyalty — and loyalty with something permanent, even with people he might consider friends. In his world, sharing a meal can seem like a show of solidarity, and a friendly tone can feel like firm allegiance. But in an instant, a private moment can turn into a punchline. What…
A Republican politician looking to be the next governor of Florida found himself in the hot seat over the weekend after some tawdry details about his past went viral. Rep. Byron Donalds, 47, has some skeletons in his closet that are beginning to emerge after his wife boldly shared a piece of their history, opening the…
Rapper Uncle Luke doesn’t want his raunchy past dredged up in the “Epstein Administration” scandals. Still, the 2 Live Crew frontman is at the center of a social media deep-dive into his forgotten admissions about partying. The Luke Records music executive is the latest celebrity caught in the Donald Trump-Jeffrey Epstein files web. Uncle Luke…
Donald Trump may not be the one designing the memes, but the Republican Party’s growing reliance on artificial intelligence for political punchlines is starting to feel less like a strategy to go after his foes. What was once an occasional digital jab has evolved into a full-blown funnies production, with party accounts leaning into AI…
