By Izuchukwu Okosi Senegal thrashed Iraq 5-0 in Toronto on Friday evening to enhance their chances of qualification to the round of 32 stage of the FIFA World Cup. The Teranga Lions who reached the quarterfinals of the tournament in 2002 were almost guaranteed an exit following their defeats against France and Norway in their…
The Football Association has reaffirmed its support for Thomas Tuchel, confirming the German will remain England manager despite the Three Lions’ 2-1 World Cup semi-final defeat to Argentina. England’s campaign ended in Atlanta after Anthony Gordon gave them an early lead before late goals from Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez completed Argentina’s comeback. Although England…
The US-Iran conflict has entered a dangerous new phase after the two countries exchanged military strikes for the first time in about a month. The latest escalation has raised fresh concerns that a conflict that had briefly slowed could return to full-scale fighting. The immediate flashpoint is not only the strikes themselves. It is the…
The VeryDarkMan kidney harvesting allegations have moved from social media claims to a police investigation, with four suspects arrested over an alleged kidney harvesting in Nigeria network. The suspects include two nephrologists linked to Wellington Hospital in Abuja, alongside two alleged recruiters. Police say the case involves vulnerable young people who were allegedly lured into…
The arrest of a 19-year-old woman in Kebbi State over the alleged theft of a newborn has raised a disturbing question that goes beyond the crime itself: how much pressure can young women face to prove that they are becoming mothers? Khadija Ibrahim, a resident of Rikoto in Zuru Local Government Area, was arrested on…
The United Kingdom’s decision to cut its development aid allocation to Nigeria by 50.2% should be viewed as more than another reduction in foreign assistance. It is a reminder that Nigeria cannot build its future around money that ultimately depends on the priorities of another country. The UK’s planned reduction reportedly takes direct aid to…
Nigeria’s latest move to refinance Project Gazelle is less significant because of the headline $4.5 billion figure and more because of what the restructuring could change about the country’s access to cash. The National Economic Council has approved a new $4.5 billion financing arrangement, Project Gazelle 2, to refinance the outstanding balance of about $1.5…
Nigeria’s most watched reality TV show is making its return, and the excitement is already building to a fever pitch. MultiChoice Nigeria has officially announced the return of Big Brother Naija for its 11th season, with the announcement made via the official BBNaija Instagram page which read: “Biggie is calling. Are you ready to answer?”…
The Federal Government has clarified that no final decision has been taken to replace the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) iconic khaki uniform with locally made Adire fabric, following widespread public speculation. The debate began after the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, spoke about ongoing reforms to the NYSC during a television interview, where…
Nigerian Afrobeats star Asake has released ‘M$NEY Live in London (Spotify Live)’, giving fans a front-row experience of his exclusive June 21 performance at London’s historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane. The live album dropped exclusively on Spotify late Wednesday, capturing the energy of the invite-only concert that celebrated his chart-topping studio album, M$NEY. The London…
