The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the most comprehensive reform of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) since the scheme was established in 1973, introducing a six-week orientation program, redesigned uniforms, civilian leadership and several new measures aimed at modernizing youth service. Announcing the reforms after Monday’s FEC meeting in Abuja, Minister of Youth…
Nigeria is once again facing the uncomfortable side of its dependence on crude oil. Global oil prices fell sharply after the United States signalled a move back towards diplomacy with Iran, with Brent crude dropping about 7% to settle at $83.77 a barrel on Monday. Nigerian crude was dragged lower after recently trading above $85,…
The Nigeria Football Federation, in collaboration with the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) on Monday held a sensitisation seminar for staff of the Federation aimed at curbing corrupt practices and promoting transparency within the football body. While declaring the seminar open, NFF General Secretary, Dr Mohammed Sanusi MON, issued a stern…
The BBNaija Season 10 reunion had barely started when the couch turned into a courtroom, and Thelma Lawson found herself on trial. Episode one of the highly anticipated ’10 Over 10′ reunion, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, opened with a confrontation that left viewers speechless. At the center of it all were three women: Thelma Lawson,…
A Family Court in Aba, Abia State, has sentenced 30-year-old Chidiebere Kalu, a security officer at Radiant Glory Academy, to concurrent one-year prison terms after convicting him of offences involving the abuse and intimidation of a 10-year-old pupil. One of the sentences carried no option of a fine, while the second had a ₦200,000 fine…
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and British R&B singer Jorja Smith have sent fans into a frenzy after teasing a brand-new collaboration set to drop today. The announcement comes just days after the pair were spotted together in Paris, fueling speculation that they had been working on new music. Excitement reached another level when Jorja Smith shared…
Barcelona head into Sunday’s Barcelona vs Valencia 2026 clash with an early-season selection problem that could say a lot about how Hansi Flick plans to manage his squad. Lamine Yamal trained separately on Saturday after taking a knock, immediately raising questions about his availability for the trip to Mestalla. However, Flick moved to calm those…
Canadian rapper Drake has recorded one of the biggest gambling wins of his career after hitting a jackpot worth more than $30 million while playing the high-volatility OMG Counter slot game on Stake.com. The Grammy-winning artist, who has served as a global ambassador for Stake since 2022, shared the moment during a livestream as the…
Former Edo State governor and APC senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the business model of opposition figure Peter Obi, describing him as a “trader” whose activities allegedly “export jobs and import unemployment” into Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on TVC’s Beyond the Headlines, Oshiomhole argued that Obi’s import-based retail businesses do not contribute to long-term…
Nigerian entertainer Piper, once known as one of Wizkid’s close friends and associates, has publicly apologized to the Afrobeats superstar years after their friendship fell apart during the height of the 2017 Wizkid–Davido rivalry. The emotional message has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with fans revisiting one of Afrobeats’ most talked-about fallouts. In a…
