Edo State’s domestic debt has surged by ₦59.37 billion since the end of 2024, rising from ₦113 billion to ₦172.37 billion by March 2026, according to the latest Debt Management Office data. The increase has moved Edo from 12th to sixth among Nigeria’s most indebted states. But the most revealing part of the numbers isn’t…
Qatar’s position as one of the world’s biggest LNG exporters has been badly hit by the ongoing US-Iran war, with the country’s shipments falling by 96% as damage to the Ras Laffan energy complex and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz disrupt supplies. Only 18 Qatari LNG cargoes have left the country in the…
Arsenal are positioning themselves to move for Julian Alvarez if the Argentine forward signals he is ready to leave Atletico Madrid before the transfer window closes, with sporting director Andrea Berta maintaining regular contact with the player’s representatives. The 26-year-old, who joined Atletico from Manchester City in a deal worth around €95 million in 2024,…
Meta is about to make one of Nigeria’s most important business communication channels more expensive. From October 1, 2026, businesses using the WhatsApp Business Platform Nigeria will begin paying for certain messages sent to Nigerian customers. The WhatsApp ₦14 per message charge will not affect ordinary WhatsApp users or most businesses using the regular WhatsApp…
Nigeria’s Kayinsola Ajayi stormed into the final of the men’s 100m at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday evening in drizzling Glasgow rains as he continues his dazzling form in the year. Ajayi clocked a time of 9.93s (+0.7) to win his heat under the rain, beating Jeremiah Azu who ran 10.00s and Abdul-Rasheed…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a suspected fake university operating from a three-bedroom apartment in Ilado, Olorunda Local Council Development Area of Badagry, Lagos State, rescuing 106 young people allegedly lured into an elaborate admission scam. The operation followed days of intelligence gathering and covert surveillance by the Badagry Area…
Nigeria’s interest in Crystal Palace defender Honest Ahanor remains alive after the teenager was left out of Italy’s travelling squad for Friday’s UEFA Nations League meeting with France. However, the development does not mean Italy has released him from its senior setup. The Honest Ahanor situation is attracting attention because the defender has already played…
Nigerian media personality and Big Brother Naija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu and his wife, Cynthia Obi-Uchendu, are preparing to welcome their third child, delighting fans with the surprise announcement. The news was shared by Cynthia through an emotional Instagram post accompanied by elegant maternity photos. Reflecting on her journey back into motherhood, she revealed that the…
Barcelona are making two very different moves in the transfer market. The club is preparing to let young defender Álvaro Cortés leave for Royal Antwerp while bringing in experienced Croatia goalkeeper Dominik Livaković from Fenerbahçe. The two deals show a clear balance in Barcelona’s squad planning. One move gives a young player a better chance…
The LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, has discharged 31 of the rescued Oriire school pupils after certifying them medically fit, marking another milestone in the recovery of victims abducted from schools in Oyo State. The children have since been reunited with their families following comprehensive medical assessments. The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Professor Olawale Olakulehin, disclosed…
