Nigeria has moved closer to unlocking one of its biggest oil investments in years as the Bonga offshore project advances towards a Final Investment Decision, with NNPC and its international partners targeting between $15 billion and $21 billion in investment. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and partners Shell, Esso and Agip signed amendments to…
Manchester City’s late push for a Enzo Fernandez transfer could trigger one of the biggest transfer chain reactions of deadline day, with Chelsea facing the possibility of losing their £107 million midfielder while simultaneously searching for reinforcements. Reports suggest City are prepared to meet Chelsea’s huge valuation, with the deal potentially reaching around £120 million….
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has abandoned plans to sell stakes in the commercial rights of future World Cups, marking one of the biggest governance reversals in modern football—and sending a clear message about who still holds influence in the sport. The proposal would have seen FIFA create a new commercial subsidiary and sell a minority…
The Federal Government has filed a 10-count terrorism charge against three men accused of orchestrating the abduction of pupils and teachers from schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, as survivors continue to reveal details of their 56-day ordeal in captivity. The suspects, Abdulrazak Umar (aka Abu Khalifa), Yunusa Musa, and Shamsu Adamu…
Nollywood is mourning the death of actress and producer Temitope “Tope” Osoba, who has died at the age of 40 following a battle with breast cancer. Her death was announced on Wednesday, August 5, with colleagues and fans paying tribute to an actress whose career stretched across more than two decades. But beyond the heartbreaking…
The second day of Kai Cenat’s Streamer University 2026 descended into organised chaos as creators and students became caught up in a poolside brawl, a mock manhunt and a dramatic “arrest” that captivated hundreds of thousands of live viewers across Twitch and YouTube. The free five-day content creator bootcamp, designed to help aspiring streamers learn…
Five years after their marriage became a subject of intense online discussion, Nollywood couple Stan Nze and Blessing Obasi celebrate 5th anniversary with an emotional celebration that puts their relationship, rather than the criticism surrounding it, back in focus. The couple renewed their vows during an outdoor ceremony on Friday, sharing affectionate moments that included…
Jigawa State has approved a ₦3.5 billion interest-free loan for its Pilgrims Welfare Board to secure early deposits for 466 intending pilgrims ahead of the 2027 Hajj. The state government says the decision is necessary to meet deadlines set by the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria and Saudi authorities, allowing Jigawa to secure its allocated…
A major global cybercrime crackdown has exposed how sophisticated West African scam networks have become, with South African authorities arresting 39 people accused of operating romance and investment scams in Johannesburg. The arrests were part of INTERPOL’s Operation Jackal IV, an eight-month investigation involving 22 countries across six continents. The wider operation identified 263 suspects…
Tottenham’s difficult start to the new Premier League season has become even more uncomfortable after James Maddison needed checks for a shoulder problem during the club’s 3-0 defeat to Brentford. Maddison came on in the second half at the Gtech Community Stadium, but fell awkwardly and later required medical attention. The injury is not yet…
