The killing of National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Bursar Nasiru Gusau Marafa in Zamfara has again raised questions about the security of people travelling through parts of the state, including senior public officials. NOUN confirmed on Sunday, September 6, that Marafa was reportedly shot while returning from Gusau, the Zamfara State capital. However, the…
FIFA president Gianni Infantino will seek re-election in March 2027, despite growing pressure from several of football’s biggest regional bodies. FIFA confirmed on Sunday that nothing has changed regarding Infantino’s plan to contest the election. If successful, the 56-year-old will remain FIFA president until 2031. The decision is significant because Infantino is entering an election…
Nigerian actress and content creator Nimmy Ferrari dies at 21, just days before she was expected to celebrate the completion of her new home in Sagamu, Ogun State. News of her death began circulating on September 6, with actress Oluwakemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, among those who shared tributes. The timing has made the…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke begins UK medical trip for health checks and rest, just as his victory in the 2026 governorship election enters a new phase. The trip comes shortly after the 21-day deadline for challenging the election result expired without any petition being filed. Adeleke, who contested under the Accord Party, defeated APC…
Former Sierra Leone President Ernest Bai Koroma has returned home after more than two years in Nigeria, following the discontinuation of the treason proceedings against him. His return closes a long and politically sensitive chapter that began after the failed November 2023 coup attempt in Sierra Leone. Koroma left Sierra Leone for Nigeria in January…
The Federal Government will begin a two-week repair of Kara Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Tuesday, September 8, with motorists warned to prepare for traffic delays and temporary lane restrictions. The work will focus on damaged expansion joints that have exceeded their service life. Officials say the repairs are necessary not only to improve…
Arsenal came from a goal down to beat Chelsea 2-1 at the Emirates on Sunday evening to continue the recent dominance of Mikel Arteta’s side over Chelsea. Morgan Rogers whom Arsenal showed interest in signing before he ultimately chose Chelsea got the away side in front after just 77 seconds. Ricardo Calafiori saw his goal…
The latest Victor Osimhen injury has created concern for both Galatasaray and Nigeria after the striker was forced off during Friday’s 3-2 win over Istanbul Başakşehir. The timing makes the injury particularly important. Osimhen had just scored his sixth goal of the season before leaving the pitch in the first half, with his fitness now…
Davido and Lil Baby’s backstage meeting at Afro Plus Fest 2026 may have looked like a simple celebrity moment, but it reflects something bigger happening around African music in the United States. After performing on the opening night of the three-day festival in Landover, Maryland, Lil Baby reportedly sought out Davido for a brief conversation…
Uber and British autonomous-driving company Wayve have launched London’s first public robotaxi service, marking a major step in the UK’s move towards self-driving transport. The service began on September 3, allowing selected passengers to book autonomous rides through the Uber app. But the biggest surprise is that London’s first robotaxi is not completely driverless. The…
