The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Osun State, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, has intensified his grassroots campaign ahead of the August 15, 2026 governorship election, taking his message to communities across the state. Oyebamiji and his campaign team visited Olaoluwa Local Government Area, Ile-Ogbo and Ikire-Ile, where he was received by party supporters…
Bournemouth are closing in on the signing of highly rated Portuguese defender António Silva from Benfica, with the transfer now at its final stages. The 22-year-old centre-back is expected to travel to England for his medical before completing the move. Reports put the agreement at around €25 million, potentially rising with add-ons. Benfica had been…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy has once again sparked a football debate after naming former Super Eagles captain Austin “Jay-Jay” Okocha as his personal greatest footballer of all time. During a recent interview with ESPN, Burna Boy was asked about his football GOAT but refused to enter the familiar Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo argument….
Chelsea midfielder Roméo Lavia is fit and available for Saturday’s pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur after recovering from a minor hamstring issue. Lavia missed Chelsea’s entertaining 6-4 victory over Western Sydney Wanderers on Tuesday after feeling discomfort in his hamstring. Manager Xabi Alonso opted not to risk the 22-year-old, who watched from the sidelines as…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has urged the Federal Government to consider reciprocal visa measures against South African artistes following reports that Nigerian singer Ayra Starr and members of her team were denied visas to enter South Africa. The Kogi Central senator called on the Federal Government and the Nigeria Immigration Service to review visa applications from…
Nigerian shot put star Chukwuebuka Enekwechi has made history at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first Nigerian ever to win gold in the men’s shot put. Enekwechi sealed the historic victory with a season-best throw of 21.07 metres, finishing ahead of a strong field to claim Nigeria’s eighth gold medal of the…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has rolled out a new anti-money laundering risk engine designed to detect suspicious cross-border trade activities, strengthen financial intelligence and crack down on wildlife trafficking networks operating through the country’s borders. The new system uses real-time trade data and risk analysis to identify suspicious transactions such as trade mis-invoicing, under-valuation,…
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has doubled down on his support for U.S. President Donald Trump, arguing that immigration policy could permanently reshape America’s political landscape if Republicans lose control in future elections. Speaking in a widely shared video posted on X, Musk claimed that another four years of Democratic leadership would result in…
Students of Yobe State University (YSU) have taken to social media to celebrate after receiving their NELFUND monthly upkeep allowances, with videos showing jubilant scenes as beneficiaries confirmed receipt of backlog payments covering May, June and July. The celebrations quickly went viral, drawing reactions from students across Nigeria who are still awaiting their own disbursements….
Hull City have reached an agreement with Rayo Vallecano to sign highly rated Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy in a deal worth €20 million plus add-ons, as the club continues to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League season. The 21-year-old left-footed centre-back is expected to undergo a medical before signing a long-term contract with the…
