United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has announced that its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, will step down from the Board of Directors on August 21, 2026, after completing the maximum 12-year tenure for non-executive directors as stipulated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The decision was approved at the bank’s Board meeting held on…
Reality TV star and former Big Brother Naija winner Mercy Eke has reignited conversations about cosmetic surgery after a resurfaced podcast interview revealed why she underwent a Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) in 2018. Speaking candidly about her decision, Mercy admitted that beauty trends and peer pressure heavily influenced her choice, despite already being comfortable with…
Regional security tensions have intensified across the Pacific after China conducted a surprise long-range missile test just hours after Australia and Fiji signed a landmark bilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening regional security cooperation. The missile, reportedly launched from a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine with a simulated warhead, travelled across the South Pacific before landing in…
The grand finale of the 163rd Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL 2026) in Port Harcourt ended with an eye-catching aerial rescue demonstration that quickly became one of the most talked-about moments of the event. During the July 6 celebration, attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, senior military officials and thousands of spectators, the Nigerian Army…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Cristiano Ronaldo played his last international game for Portugal Monday night as his team lost 1-0 to European champions Spain at the Dallas Stadium. Ronaldo had announced 48 hours ago that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be his ‘last dance’ for Portugal and was looking to go as far as he…
Tottenham Hotspur on Monday confirmed the signing of midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record fee which could reach £100m form Newcastle United. The 26-year-old Italian whose country missed out on 2026 World Cup qualification joins the London club after three seasons with the Magpies. Spurs had a bid of around £80m rejected by Newcastle, but…
Cape Verde’s national football team received a rousing hero’s welcome after returning home from a historic 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign that captured the imagination of football fans around the world. Thousands of supporters lined the streets of the capital, Praia, as the Blue Sharks arrived to jubilant celebrations on the country’s Independence Day. Fans…
Social media activist and content creator VeryDarkMan (VDM) has revealed that only ₦7.6 million remains in the account of his non-governmental organization, the Martins Vincent Otse Initiative (MVOI), after spending more than ₦683 million on community projects since its launch in 2024. The disclosure has reignited debate over transparency, accountability and charitable spending in Nigeria….
Nigerian singer Spyro has opened up about the unexpected love story that led to his marriage, revealing that he met his wife, Janet Atum, at a Lagos nightclub—but insists she was there to work, not to party. The revelation has sparked widespread reactions online, with fans debating the irony given the singer’s long-standing “church boy”…
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his legendary career, bringing the curtain down on an extraordinary international journey that has spanned more than two decades. Speaking ahead of Portugal’s highly anticipated Round of 16 clash against Spain, the 41-year-old captain said this tournament…
