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…
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan showed remarkable resilience at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, fighting through a knee injury to claim the bronze medal in the women’s 100m hurdles. The reigning world record holder and two-time defending Commonwealth champion finished third in 12.60 seconds, extending her impressive medal streak at the Games after winning gold in…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has opened up about carving out his own identity in the music industry despite coming from one of Nigeria’s wealthiest families, saying very few children of billionaires have achieved the level of independent success he has. Speaking in a new interview with VIBE Magazine ahead of the release of his sixth studio…
MTN Nigeria has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting ₦2.993 trillion in revenue and a 70.6% increase in profit after tax, as demand for data and digital services continued to drive growth despite Nigeria’s challenging economic environment. According to the company’s unaudited results for the six months ended 30…
