Nigeria – Nigeria’s D’Tigress have clinched their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket championship, defeating Mali 78–64 at the Palais des Sports Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on Sunday night. The victory not only extends their unbeaten streak to an impressive 28 games—dating back to their last loss in 2015—but also cements their position as the…
Nigeria – Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has responded fiercely to social media activist Verydarkman, who claimed she backed out of an agreement to publicly apologise to Naira Marley and Sam Larry. According to Verydarkman, the agreement was reached during a roundtable discussion at the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, where Iyabo Ojo, Naira Marley,…
Former England star, Eniola Aluko has explained her decision to play for the Three Lionesses instead of the Super Falcons of Nigeria. The forward was born in Lagos to Nigerian parents but unlike her brother\, Sone Aluko, she chose to play for England. Aluko recorded as much as more than 100 caps for the England…
EDO STATE, NIGERIA – Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the list of four commissioner nominees to be appointed into the State Executive Council. The identity of the nominees were unveiled in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor. The nominees are Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua Musa, Felix…
LAGOS STATE – After almost a decade of not having substantive officers duly elected due to litigations, the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has finally elected its new officers into different roles according to the exant law. Members of UNILAG SSANU, on Thursday, July 31, 2025, voted…
Big Brother Naija 10/10 housemate, Thelma has revealed that she lost her mother the same she gave birth to her son. She painfully narrated that she was waiting for her mom in the hospital after giving birth, not knowing that she had passed. In a chat with fellow housemate, Otega on Friday afternoon, Thelma stated…
BENUE STATE – The National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, on Friday swore in 1,200 corps members for the 2025 Batch ‘B’ Stream 1 orientation in Benue. State Coordinator, Mrs Veronica Garba, gave the figure during the swearing-in at the NYSC Orientation Camp in Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area. In her address, Garba urged the corps…
Football jerseys have evolved from fanwear to high-value collectibles, especially when worn during iconic matches. From World Cup triumphs to unforgettable goals, these jerseys capture defining moments in football history, and buyers are paying millions for them. Recently, six shirts worn by Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 2022 World Cup win sold for £6.1 million ($7.8…
OYO STATE – An alumnus of Abiodun Atiba Memorial Institute, Oyo, Oyo State, Mr. Babatunde Tijani has donated the sum of ₦1 million to four best graduating students of the school and staff to counter the ‘education is scam’ narrative. Tijani maintained that education is not a scam, but a great ladder to success and…
NIGERIA – Former Kaduna Central senator, Shehu Sani, has warned that Nigeria may lose nurses to foreign nations if the ongoing strike is not resolved. Describing the strike by nurses and midwives as unfortunate, Sani urged the Nigerian government to meet their needs. Posting on X, he said some nurses now rely on selling doughnuts…
NIGERIA – The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned against multiple and underage registration in Kebbi ahead of the August 18 commencement date for Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Kebbi, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He warned that “The INEC…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is “seriously considering” a pardon for embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is currently in a Brooklyn jail awaiting sentencing after a partial conviction in his high-profile criminal trial. Combs, 55, was acquitted earlier this month of the most serious charges: sex trafficking and racketeering but was found guilty…
Celebrity barman, Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest, has ignited reactions following his recent post on social media. In a recent Instagram post, the Celebrity barman shared a playful video from his vacation in France, using a catchphrase famously associated with Ati’s online call-outs. “PASKAL !!! You Will Suffer,” he captioned. The drama…
NIGERIA – Former Governor of Borno State, Ali Modu Sheriff, has maintained that the newly formed coalition party, African Democratic Congress (ADC), will not stand the test of time. The ADC was recently launched by opposition politicians, including former governors, former ministers and former Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who are determined to wrest power…
NIGERIA – Globacom has announced ongoing network upgrade efforts aimed at enhancing the customer experience. The company disclosed that it has been working nonstop to guarantee that customers nationwide continue to receive good value, particularly in light of the most recent tariff increase that was authorised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). In order to…
Six Super Eagles players have doled out N24m to the Super Falcons as a reward for the team’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The players are captain William Troost-Ekong, Olaoluwa Aina, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Leon Balogun, and Joseph Ayodele-Aribo. The Super Falcons rallied from two goals down to beat hosts…
NIGERIA – Super Falcons captain, Rasheedat Ajibade, has given a strong five-point advice to young Nigerian girls following Nigeria’s triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, final at the weekend. Ajibade, who won the WAFCON Player of the Tournament award, advised young Nigerian girls to hold on to their passion and work hard…
KOGI STATE, NIGERIA – Kogi State governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, yesterday revealed that his administration has expended over N1.3 billion for the payment of West African Examination Council, (WAEC), National Examination Council and Basic Examination Council fees for students in public schools. The governor who stated this during the launch of Conditional Cash Transfer…
NIGERIA – Banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions will henceforth report monthly transactions above N25 million for individuals and N100 million for firms to the tax authorities. This directive was contained in the Nigeria Tax Administration Act, NTAA section 29, titled, “ Information to be delivered by bankers and others” The NTAA is among…
EBONYI STATE – Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, on Monday announced the suspension from office for one month without salaries 25 commissioners, 14 Senior Special Assistants, 24 Special Assistants and 22 Permanent Secretaries for failure to attend an important government function. This is contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief press…
OYO STATE – The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Oyo State on Saturday cautioned female corps members serving in Ibadan to avoid restricted areas during the forthcoming annual Egungun festival. Mrs. Abimbola Faniyi, Head of the Information and Public Relations Unit, NYSC, Oyo State, stated in a press release that the guidelines became necessary…
NIGERIA – A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Sani, has claimed Northern Nigeria would prefer former President Goodluck Jonathan to emerge as the party’s presidential candidate rather than Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party. Sani stated this on Saturday while speaking on a news platform. He was reacting…
LAGOS STATE – Medical doctors under the employ of the Lagos State government on Saturday declared a three-day warning strike in protest against what they described as an “illegal and disrespectful” salary deduction by the Lagos State Government. The medical doctors under the aegis of the Medical Guild said the warning strike is set to…
World soccer governing body, FIFA, has opened its major Africa office in the Moroccan capital, Rabat, further confirming the North African country as the hub of its operation on the continent. The state-of-the-art office at the Mohammed VI Complex aims to strengthen support for African federations in their development projects and further reflects FIFA’s desire…
NIGERIA – Jennifer Odonwodo, the wife of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope Odonwodo, has penned an emotional tribute as she marked what would have been their 11th wedding anniversary. In a heartfelt post on her Instagram page on Saturday, Jennifer expressed deep sorrow over her husband’s absence while reflecting on the memories they shared. She…
NIGERIA – A Chief Magistrate Court on Friday remanded a TikToker, Ghali Isma’il at the Keffi Correctional Centre for posting online videos purporting that President Bola Tinubu died from serious illness. Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) arrested Isma’il days after he posted the videos on the TikTok handle @bola_asiwaju. Count one of…
ONDO STATE – A student of the Ondo State-owned Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, has been discovered stabbed to death in her room outside the campus. The deceased, Joy Adeyemi of the Department of Human Kinetics, was allegedly stabbed by her boyfriend on Tuesday, with her decomposing body discovered over the weekend. This is coming…
NIGERIA – Nigerian music producer Samuel Oguachuba, better known as Samklef, has denied VeryDarkMan’s claims of being part of a secret WhatsApp group that undermined the pursuit of justice for late singer, Mohbad. News reports that VeryDarkMan had alleged that Samklef, actress Iyabo Ojo, Jigan Baba Oja and others were part of the WhatsApp group,…
The stage is set for a thrilling climax to the 2024 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), taking place in 2025, as record champions Nigeria face off against host nation Morocco in Saturday’s highly anticipated final at the Stade Olympique in Rabat. The Super Falcons, chasing a 10th WAFCON title, sealed their spot in…
ISRAEL / FRANCE – Israel has criticized France’s recent decision to officially recognize the State of Palestine, calling it a dangerous misstep that threatens regional security and encourages terrorism. In a strongly worded statement posted on his official X handle, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement, which signals a major…
LAGOS STATE – The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has warned Nigerians against emerging political coalitions it says lack genuine structure, ideology and long-term vision. In a statement released on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, warned against the opposition coalition spearheaded by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, and a number…
