By Izuchukwu Okosi Belgium advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an emphatic 4-1 win over co-host USA in the early hours of Tuesday local time. The round of 16 fixture was marred by controversy following the decision of world football governing body, FIFA to suspend the red card handed to…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has produced its biggest upset yet after Paraguay knocked Germany out in the Round of 32, while Canada, Brazil and Morocco also booked their places in the Round of 16 following a dramatic opening slate of knockout matches. Germany’s campaign ended in heartbreak after a 1-1 draw was followed by…
The Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brig. Gen. Olakunle Oluseye Nafiu, has encouraged corps members to embrace entrepreneurship and build multiple income streams instead of relying solely on their monthly allowance. Speaking during a working visit to the NYSC Kogi State Secretariat, Nafiu urged serving corps members to identify market needs and…
Nigeria has issued a strong diplomatic warning to South Africa following the killing of two Nigerian citizens amid renewed anti-immigrant violence, demanding a thorough investigation and justice for the victims as tensions between the two African nations continue to rise. In a statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Federal Government condemned the…
Thousands of migrant workers have gathered outside foreign embassies and consulates across South Africa as fears over escalating anti-immigrant violence continue to grow. The crowds, made up of nationals from several African countries, are seeking emergency evacuation assistance amid renewed xenophobic tensions that have spread across parts of the country. The latest wave of anxiety…
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has alleged that attempts are being made to prevent him from contesting the 2027 presidential election following a Federal High Court ruling that overturned an earlier order directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) as a political party. Speaking at a leadership programme in…
Super Eagles Head Coach Eric Chelle has been mandated to take charge of the Nigeria U-23 men’s football national team, reports Newslegend. The U-23 side, winners of the football event of the 1996 Olympics have had floundering performances in recent OlympicsGames albeit they won silver in 2008 and the bronze medal 2016. The decision to…
Afrobeats superstar Tiwa Savage has sent fans into excitement after unveiling a teaser for her upcoming collaboration with Dutch artist Jonna Fraser titled “Turn It Up.” The preview has sparked conversations online as listeners anticipate a fresh Naija-Netherlands musical connection. The short teaser, shared on Thursday, gives fans a glimpse of what appears to be…
A new wave of U.S. import tariffs officially took effect on Friday, July 24, replacing the temporary 10% global tariff that had been in place since February and marking a significant shift in the Trump administration’s trade policy. The new measures impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 trading partners, covering…
Nigeria’s latest move to refinance Project Gazelle is less significant because of the headline $4.5 billion figure and more because of what the restructuring could change about the country’s access to cash. The National Economic Council has approved a new $4.5 billion financing arrangement, Project Gazelle 2, to refinance the outstanding balance of about $1.5…
