United States President Donald Trump has commended President Bola Tinubu for what he described as his “decisive leadership” in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, signaling a notable improvement in relations between Washington and Abuja after months of security cooperation. The commendation was contained in an official letter dated July 6, which was released by the Nigerian…
Political realignments ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general election gathered fresh momentum on Tuesday after five South-East governors declared their support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid, while Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara also aligned himself with a regional coalition backing the administration. The announcement was made by Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South-East…
Rangers International are considering the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, as their home venue for the upcoming CAF Champions League campaign according to variuis sources. Shooting Stars (3SC) are also exploring the same venue for their CAF Confederation Cup home matches. El-Kanemi Warriors are also considering the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne, as their home venue for…
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Lagos on Tuesday to bid a final farewell to Toba Ajiboye, popularly known as Toba Ijaya, the Organising Secretary of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), who died after sustaining gunshot wounds in an attack earlier this month. Toba was attacked on July…
American rapper Cardi B has addressed the intense scrutiny surrounding her personal life after fresh dating rumours linked her to Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, insisting that she is judged by a different standard than many other celebrities. The speculation began after Cardi B and Okoye were seen together at the Jean Paul Gaultier Haute…
Real Madrid have celebrated Marc Cucurella’s 28th birthday with a heartfelt tribute, capping off what has been a remarkable summer for the Spanish defender after helping Spain win the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The club marked Cucurella’s birthday on July 22 by sharing images of the left-back proudly lifting the World Cup trophy following Spain’s…
Social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reportedly joined operatives of the Nigeria Police Force’s Special Tactical Squad (STS) in an early morning operation that led to the rescue of a seven-day-old baby and the bust of an alleged baby factory in Karshi, Abuja. According to videos and updates shared…
Labour Party chieftain and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has held talks with the Swiss Ambassador to Nigeria in a meeting centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation and advancing Nigeria’s development priorities. The meeting, which took place on Tuesday, focused on areas including education, healthcare, poverty reduction and…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives has launched a fresh investigation into the human and economic losses suffered by Nigerians during repeated xenophobic attacks in South Africa, with lawmakers pushing for compensation and stronger protection for affected citizens. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion sponsored by Babajimi Benson, who argued that years of attacks have…
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Turkish champions Galatasaray, with fresh reports suggesting the Portuguese midfielder is open to the move if the right conditions are met. Fernandes, whose current deal is entering its final year, reportedly has a release clause that Galatasaray could trigger, although Manchester United…
