The Super Eagles vs Madagascar clash kicks off Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 qualifying campaign today, September 25, as Éric Chelle’s side face the Barea at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. Kick-off is scheduled for 5:00 PM Nigerian time. The match is Nigeria’s first competitive fixture since finishing third at the 2025 Africa Cup of…
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…
Russia has escalated its warnings against Britain, saying British military targets could be attacked in response to Ukraine’s use of British-supplied Storm Shadow missiles against Russian territory. The latest warning comes days after Britain agreed to share classified technical information with Ukraine to help it eventually produce its own version of the long-range missile. Why…
The numbers are staggering. The stories are horrifying. And the government’s response remains woefully inadequate. Nigeria’s bandit crisis, which has plagued the country’s northern regions for years, shows no sign of slowing down in 2026. From Katsina to Plateau State, from Kaduna to Kwara, armed gunmen continue to terrorise communities, kill civilians, and abduct hundreds…
A diplomatic and sporting row has intensified after Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla admitted that her comments targeting French football star Kylian Mbappé were racist but stopped short of offering a full apology. The controversy began after France’s FIFA World Cup Round of 16 victory over Paraguay, when Amarilla posted a series of offensive remarks on…
Manchester United have confirmed that academy defender Tyler Fredricson has completed a permanent move to Swiss Super League side Lausanne-Sport, bringing his long association with the club to an end. The 21-year-old has signed a three-year contract with the INEOS-owned Swiss club. Fredricson joined United’s academy at Under-9 level and progressed through the club’s youth…
By Oluwatimilehin Fajemisin Victory’s explosive comments about Gigi Jasmine may have dominated the headlines after Episode Two of the BBNaija Season 10 reunion, but this wasn’t the only story on Tuesday night’s couch. Between a shocking confession about Koyin, a post-show hotel night, and Dede delivering the most devastating two words of the evening, Episode…
The United States has launched a fresh wave of heavy airstrikes against Iran, targeting dozens of facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), in the latest escalation of the ongoing conflict between Washington and Tehran. The US Central Command (CENTCOM) said its forces completed the operation at about 10 p.m. Eastern Time on…
The 2026 Asian Games Nagoya officially begin today in Japan, bringing athletes from 45 countries and regions together for one of Asia’s biggest sporting events. The 20th edition of the Asian Games will run from September 19 to October 4 across Aichi-Nagoya and other Japanese venues. More than 17,000 athletes and officials are expected to…
Nigerian music superstar Wizkid is heading back to the United States this month with two major festival headline performances, giving fans what many have dubbed “Starboy Month.” The Grammy-winning singer confirmed the appearances as part of his packed 2026 international schedule, which continues to strengthen his global presence. Wizkid will first headline BlastFest on Saturday,…
