Nigerian singer Nissi has sparked fresh debate online after claiming she is a better singer than Burna Boy, her Grammy-winning brother. The comment quickly drew attention because Burna Boy is one of Nigeria’s biggest Afrobeats stars and has built a global reputation around his distinctive voice and musical style. However, the claim is not entirely…
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…
MTN Nigeria has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, posting ₦2.993 trillion in revenue and a 70.6% increase in profit after tax, as demand for data and digital services continued to drive growth despite Nigeria’s challenging economic environment. According to the company’s unaudited results for the six months ended 30…
By Izuchukwu Okosi Five-time world champions Brazil came from a goal down to beat Japan 2-1 at the Houston stadium Monday evening and advance to the round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, reports Newslegend. Japan got ahead in the 31st minute of the round of 32 contest through Kaishu Sano and it…
The Nigerian Senate has warned that it could review diplomatic relations with South Africa if renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians continue, following the killings of two Nigerian citizens during recent anti-migrant unrest. During plenary, lawmakers condemned the deaths of Emeka Charles Iroegbu and Musa Yunana Joe, who were reportedly killed on June 28 amid rising…
A reported confrontation involving musician Duncan Mighty and electricity officials in Port Harcourt has once again exposed a problem that goes far beyond one celebrity, one house or one disconnection. Videos circulating online show a confrontation involving the singer, residents and officials during an attempted power disconnection at his residence. Reports say the situation escalated…
Nigeria’s headline inflation rate has continued to slow, falling from 15.43 per cent in July to 15.39 per cent in August 2026. The latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) show another month of easing price pressures, but the numbers do not mean Nigerians are suddenly paying less for food and other essentials….
Global oil markets are once again being pushed higher by the standoff between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude climbing sharply as hopes of a quick reopening of the strategic waterway fade. The U.S. Energy Information Administration has raised its 2026 Brent price forecast to about $87 per…
Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa meet in Salzburg on Wednesday for the UEFA Super Cup, putting the reigning Champions League winners against the Europa League champions. On paper, PSG enter as the clear favorites. But the bigger question is not simply who lifts the trophy, is this the first warning sign of another PSG-dominated European…
A warning about school phone safety in Nigeria is gaining attention after a Delta State police officer described what officers allegedly found on students’ smartphones, including pornography, cybercrime-related contacts and intimate material. CSP Temi Agbede-Zuokumor, the Divisional Police Officer of Ugborikoko Division in Delta State, recounted the discovery during a recent security awareness programme. She…
