USA international of Nigerian descent Folarin Balogun scored twice as Mauricio Pochettino’s men delivered one of USA’s most impressive performances at a FIFA World Cup as they thrashed Paraguay 4-1. Katy Perry’s opening song set the tone for what turned out to be an American party as Hollywood’s biggest stars watched the Stars and Stripes…
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…
Linda Noskova won the women’s singles final of the 2026 Wimbledon Open on Saturday night. The Czech came into the tournament not as one of the favourites to win the title. However she has joined the pantheon of tennis superstars from her country to win the prestigious title. News Legend celebrates the new superstar who…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has activated emergency response teams as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to worsen, with the death toll reaching 600 and confirmed infections climbing past 1,700. According to the latest health updates, the outbreak has now recorded 1,759 confirmed cases and 600 deaths, making…
Joint security forces in Kwara State have rescued nine people abducted by suspected terrorists and killed three bandits during an intelligence-driven operation in the southern part of the state. The operation was carried out around the Obbo-Aiyegunle, Ejiu-Ora and Osi axis of Ekiti Local Government Area, an area close to the borders with Ekiti and…
President Bola Tinubu’s decision to direct the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to return to court and seek the lifting of its freeze on Osun State government accounts has transformed a financial investigation into a much bigger political and institutional debate. The EFCC had obtained a court order freezing the account amid an investigation…
Babcock University has publicly distanced itself from a certificate shared by Nigerian streamer and comedian Carter Efe, declaring the document fake, unauthorized, and not issued by the institution. The clarification comes after the content creator posted what he described as proof that he graduated with a “First Class Upper” in Biochemistry, reigniting online debates sparked…
A severe summer heatwave has swept across Europe, triggering red heat alerts in parts of France, Italy, and Spain as temperatures climb toward 40°C and above. The extreme weather has been linked to a large area of high pressure pulling hot air from the Sahara, creating dangerous heat conditions across western and southern Europe. Authorities…
Nollywood is mourning the death of actress and producer Temitope “Tope” Osoba, who has died at the age of 40 following a battle with breast cancer. Her death was announced on Wednesday, August 5, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to an actress whose career stretched across more than two decades. But beyond the heartbreaking…
Afrobeats superstar Davido has once again captured public attention after gifting popular Nigerian streamer DavrelTV a brand-new 2025 Toyota Camry, reportedly worth about ₦68 million. The surprise gift comes weeks after DavrelTV found himself at the center of controversy involving the unauthorized leak of one of Davido’s unreleased songs. The leaked track quickly circulated online,…
