The Federal Government has started evacuating Nigerians caught in the recent xenophobic violence in South Africa, with the first batch of returnees expected to arrive in Lagos as efforts continue to bring home affected citizens. The exercise is part of emergency measures introduced after renewed attacks on foreign nationals in several parts of South Africa….
Davido is looking to borrow one of Bad Bunny’s biggest ideas and bring it to Lagos: instead of taking the concert to the fans, make the fans come to the city. The Nigerian superstar has announced plans for a Lagos residency in December, saying he wants to replicate the model Bad Bunny used in Puerto…
Manchester United are stepping up plans to sign a third midfielder this summer, with Brighton’s Carlos Baleba and Roma’s Manu Koné emerging as the leading candidates as Michael Carrick continues his squad rebuild ahead of the 2026/27 season. United have already strengthened their midfield by signing Andrey Santos from Chelsea and triggering Youri Tielemans’ release…
Nigeria is facing a deepening healthcare crisis as the continued migration of medical professionals abroad leaves hospitals struggling with severe staff shortages, medical experts have warned. Recently, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) revealed that only about 55,000 of the more than 130,000 doctors registered in the country are actively practicing, resulting in a doctor-to-patient ratio…
A long-running search for answers in the case of missing #EndSARS journalist Pelumi Emmanuel Onifade has reached a significant milestone after DNA testing reportedly confirmed that an unidentified body held for years by authorities belongs to the young reporter. Onifade, a 20-year-old intern with Gboah TV, disappeared on October 24, 2020, while covering events linked…
FIFA’s decision to suspend the automatic one-match ban on United States striker Folarin Balogun has triggered one of the biggest controversies of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praising the ruling and European football officials accusing the governing body of undermining fair play. Balogun, who was sent off during the…
Chelsea have recorded the highest net transfer spend among Premier League clubs over the past five seasons, according to data compiled by Transfermarkt and shared by Prime Video Sport UK. The Blues sit top of the rankings with a net spend of €901 million, ahead of Tottenham Hotspur (€795m), Manchester United (€713m), Arsenal (€675m) and…
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has described new manager Xabi Alonso as a “breath of fresh air,” saying the squad has quickly embraced the Spaniard’s ideas as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. Speaking during Chelsea’s pre-season tour, Palmer praised Alonso’s influence since taking charge on July 1, revealing that the players have responded positively to…
North Korea launched a suspected short-range ballistic missile towards waters off its east coast on Thursday, according to South Korean officials. The projectile fell into the sea and did not pose a reported threat to Japanese territory. On its own, another North Korean missile test might look routine. Pyongyang has conducted repeated launches this year…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Area Command, has intercepted 4,143.5 kilograms of cannabis indica with a Duty Paid Value of approximately ₦26.5 billion, concealed inside a container carrying imported used vehicles at the Apapa Port in Lagos. The seizure was made during a joint operation with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) following…
