MTN Nigeria’s Chief Executive Officer, Karl Toriola, has defended the telecommunications giant against growing calls for a boycott following renewed anti-immigrant attacks on Nigerians in South Africa. Speaking amid public outrage over the xenophobic violence, Toriola stressed that MTN Nigeria should not be viewed simply as a South African company, arguing that it has become…
After an impressive run in Nigerian cinemas, the star-studded comedy-drama Okanjuwa! is set to reach an even wider audience as it makes its streaming debut on Kava this July. Directed by Zulumoke Oyibo, the film features an ensemble cast led by Kunle Remi and Tomike Adeoye, alongside Uzor Arukwe, Omowunmi Dada, Tobi Makinde, Femi Adebayo,…
A major fire outbreak at the Bono Energy Terminal in Apapa, Lagos, was successfully contained on Friday after emergency responders prevented the blaze from spreading to nearby fuel storage facilities. The fire erupted at about 12:04 p.m. at the Bono Energy Terminal, located within the Ibru Jetty Complex along the Apapa-Oworonshoki Expressway. According to the…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has moved swiftly to secure the future of Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle, agreeing to a new long-term contract that will keep the Franco-Malian tactician in charge until 2030. The extension comes amid growing reports that the Algerian Football Federation had identified Chelle as a leading candidate to take…
Heavy rainfall swept across Lagos on July 3, leaving several major roads submerged, stranding motorists and disrupting business activities as flash floods once again exposed the city’s drainage challenges. Areas including Lekki Phase 1, the Lekki-Epe Expressway, Victoria Island, Ikeja, Gbagada, Mushin and Mafoluku experienced severe flooding after an intense downpour overwhelmed drainage systems. Videos…
Global pop icon Taylor Swift and NFL superstar Travis Kelce are officially married after exchanging vows in a lavish, celebrity-filled ceremony at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The couple, whose relationship has captivated fans since 2023, tied the knot on Friday in one of the year’s most talked-about events. The ceremony was officiated…
Fresh waves of coordinated attacks by jihadist groups have intensified Mali’s security crisis, raising concerns about the growing instability across the Sahel and its implications for the wider West African region. Malian authorities confirmed that armed groups launched simultaneous assaults on several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, in one of the latest offensives against…
Political tensions ahead of the August 15 Osun State governorship election escalated on Friday after Governor Ademola Adeleke and Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu exchanged sharp remarks over allegations that suspected criminals were being sheltered inside the Government House in Osogbo. During a security meeting attended by political stakeholders, the IGP revealed that he…
Team Nigeria has officially begun its journey to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, with President Bola Tinubu urging the country’s athletes to compete with integrity while the National Sports Commission (NSC) unveiled global sportswear brand PUMA as the team’s new official kit partner. Speaking during the presidential send-off ceremony at the State House…
Afrobeats fans have plenty to look forward to as three of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Ayra Starr, Davido and Wizkid, prepare for a packed month of major releases and international performances. Leading the excitement is Mavin Records sensation Ayra Starr, who has confirmed that her highly anticipated third studio album, Starr Girl, will be released next…
