Nigerian interior designer Ehi Ogbebor has addressed the long-running public interest in her relationship with Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, saying she has no regrets about the relationship despite knowing he was married at the time. Speaking during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Ogbebor described MC Oluomo as one of her…
A series of high-profile deaths has drawn tributes from around the world, with prominent figures in politics, royalty and entertainment passing away within days of one another. In the United States, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has died at the age of 71 following a brief illness linked to heart complications. A longtime senator from South…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has arrived in New York to lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st United Nations General Assembly, with the country preparing to push for changes to global institutions and a stronger voice for developing countries. Shettima is representing President Bola Tinubu at the gathering, which brings world leaders and senior officials together…
Indigenous rap star Zlatan Ibile is generating massive excitement across southwestern Nigeria ahead of his highly anticipated “Homecoming” concert at his alma mater, Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), scheduled for Tuesday, July 1. The event, which is free for students, has quickly become one of the most talked-about entertainment gatherings on Nigerian campuses this year. The…
S&P Global has raised its forecast for Nigeria’s average inflation rate in 2026 to 16.9%, up from its previous projection of 15.0%, citing stronger-than-expected spillover from higher global oil prices into domestic energy costs. The revised outlook was published in the ratings agency’s latest report, Economic Outlook Emerging Markets Q3 2026: Inflationary Pressures Will Persist….
Nigeria’s football problems have taken another worrying turn, with the Falconets visa crisis coming at the same time as reports of a major shake-up at the Nigeria Football Federation. Captain Joy Igbokwe and midfielder Faridat Abdulwahab have been ruled out of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland after failing to secure visas. The…
Nigeria’s economic community is locked in renewed debate following a sharp downturn in global crude oil prices, triggering by easing geopolitical tensions after a breakthrough United States-Iran peace deal that has reshaped energy market expectations. International benchmarks such as Brent crude have fallen significantly in recent days, with prices slipping to around a three-month low…
President Donald Trump has once again made Iran’s nuclear program the center of his policy, saying preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon remains his “number one Goal”. His statement comes at a particularly important moment because the 60-day period created by a US-Iran memorandum has now expired without a broader agreement. That makes Trump’s…
Manchester United and Leeds United meet at Dublin’s Croke Park tonight in what is officially a pre-season friendly, although very little about this fixture feels particularly friendly. The match, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. UK time, is United’s penultimate pre-season game before the new Premier League campaign. It also gives Michael Carrick another opportunity to assess…
Abuja has hosted a China-Nigeria fashion show that brought Chinese and Nigerian styles together on one runway, turning fashion into a platform for cultural exchange and a possible opening for deeper creative and business cooperation. The event, organised by the China Cultural Centre and partners, featured designs inspired by the traditions of both countries. Organisers…
