YouTube megastar Jimmy Donaldson, better known as MrBeast, has officially married longtime girlfriend Thea Booysen in an intimate ceremony on Richard Branson’s Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands, choosing a private celebration over the extravagant spectacles that made him famous. The wedding brought together around 70 close friends and family members for a week-long…
The Federal Government is pushing ahead with plans to expand Nigeria’s oil reserves and crude production while the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) maintains a cautious monetary policy stance to keep inflation under control. At the ongoing Nigeria 2025 Licensing Round in Abuja, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) concluded the commercial bidding process…
The ₦2 billion donation announced by First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for the revival of Akwete weaving has sparked more than conversations about funding. It has reignited a national discussion about whether Nigeria’s indigenous crafts can become viable industries capable of creating jobs, boosting exports, and preserving cultural heritage. During her visit to Akwete in Abia…
The conflict between the United States and Iran has entered another dangerous phase, with Washington carrying out its latest wave of airstrikes while Tehran continues to warn of broader retaliation across the Middle East. The U.S. military confirmed it has concluded another round of strikes on Iranian targets, marking 11 consecutive nights of military operations…
The Federal Government has placed 17 states on flood alert, urging residents in vulnerable communities to evacuate immediately as rising river levels increase the risk of severe flooding over the next seven days. The warning was issued by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) in its latest National Flood Advisory covering July 21 to July…
Kevin Keegan, who has died aged 75 on Monday, was one of football’s most charismatic and influential figures in a career of many chapters that took him from superstar player to elite manager. While some may remember him best for his ill-fated reign as England manager, he will rightly be much more celebrated as a…
The President of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), Dr Patrice Motsepe, will hold a Press Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa on Wednesday, 22 July at 12h00 local time (10h00 GMT). The CAF President Dr Motsepe will address members of the media on a number of CAF and African Football matters including reflecting on Africa’s…
By Izuchukwu Okosi European champions Spain on Sunday evening usurped Argentina to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup thanks to an extra time goal by Ferran Torres. The 2026 final became the first ever FIFA World Cup final between the reigning UEFA European champions, and the reigning CONMEBOL Copa America champions. Messi and Lamine Yamal…
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final has been filled with as much drama off the pitch as on it, with Lionel Messi, Rodri, Donald Trump and Aymeric Laporte all making headlines before Sunday’s showdown between Argentina and Spain. The biggest talking point remains Lionel Messi, who will lead Argentina into what could…
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose higher tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for the thick wildfire smoke that has drifted into several major American cities and raised concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Canada of failing to properly manage its forests, describing…
