Ferran Torres is officially leaving Barcelona for Paris Saint-Germain in a deal worth around €50 million, bringing an end to his four-and-a-half-year spell at Camp Nou. PSG confirmed the signing on Saturday, with Torres agreeing a contract through 2031. The timing makes this transfer particularly interesting. Torres is not arriving in Paris as the same…
The Dangote Refinery petrol supply to Nigeria’s domestic market fell sharply in July, while petrol imports increased, highlighting the delicate balance between local refining and foreign fuel supplies. New data from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) showed that domestic petrol receipts dropped from 32.5 million litres per day in June to…
Japan’s latest defense white paper sends a message that goes well beyond Tokyo’s immediate security concerns: the country increasingly sees the Indo-Pacific as a connected military theatre where China, Russia and North Korea can reinforce one another. The 598-page assessment again identifies China as Japan’s greatest strategic challenge, while warning about growing Chinese military activity…
Nollywood has set a new Guinness World Record after 51,000 people watched the crime thriller Black Market at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos. The record-breaking screening took place on Saturday, September 26, as thousands of movie lovers gathered at the Lagos venue for the planned attempt. Guinness World Records confirmed 51,000 viewers as the…
Super Eagles of Nigeria were comprehensively beaten 3-0 by Guinea Bissau on Match day 2 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers Tuesday evening. The defeat puts the three-time African champions on the ropes as they seek to qualify for the tournament next year. Izuchukwu Okosi in this report runs the rule on how…
President Bola Tinubu’s recent decision to increase the salaries of serving military personnel was meant to strengthen troop welfare and recognise the demands placed on the armed forces. But just as the government celebrates the pay increase, retired military personnel are on the streets demanding to know why they were left behind. Military retirees gathered…
Nigeria’s financial sector is entering a new phase as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) moves to strengthen control over the country’s digital payment ecosystem, while the nation’s foreign exchange position continues to improve. The apex bank has directed banks, fintech companies, mobile money operators, and other payment service providers to store all payment transaction…
The Lagos State Government has clarified that there is no restriction on movement during the monthly environmental sanitation exercise, warning that any arrest or detention of residents solely for moving around during the exercise is unlawful. The clarification was issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, following reports…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from a goal down to beat Madagascar on Matchday 1 of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. With the Nigerian football faithful still smarting from the disappointment of missing two consecutive FIFA World Cups, the win was necessary as the team campaign for an appearance at the tournament to be…
The Nigerian naira has come under renewed pressure after the United States dollar strengthened sharply following a more hawkish policy signal from the US Federal Reserve, pushing the local currency into one of its weakest 12-month periods. The dollar rally was triggered by growing expectations that the Federal Reserve could maintain higher interest rates for…
