The release of Katsina-born carpenter Mustapha Marwana by the Department of State Services (DSS) is significant for more than the ₦3 million compensation attached to it. Marwana was arrested in connection with the May 15 attack on schools in Oyo State’s Oriire area, where pupils and teachers were abducted and two victims were reportedly killed….
A new three-week bootcamp in Enugu is taking a different approach to youth training: less classroom theory, more building things that actually work. Educare founder Alex Onyia has launched the program for 40 young people, with participants learning drone construction, robotics, artificial intelligence and practical trades including welding and automobile mechanics. The program is also…
Burna Boy is once again showing why African music’s global growth is increasingly becoming a live-business story, not just a streaming story. Newly reported concert data places the Nigerian singer at the top of Africa’s global touring market, with more than $40 million in revenue from major international performances. The figures put him comfortably ahead…
Cardinal John Onaiyekan’s latest criticism of Nigeria’s political system has shifted attention from the usual 2027 campaign arguments to a more fundamental question: what happens when citizens do not trust the system that is supposed to protect their votes? Following the July 28 meeting between President Bola Tinubu and the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria,…
Juventus are pushing to sign Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee, with the Dutchman reportedly open to returning to Serie A after just two years at Old Trafford. Talks between the clubs and Zirkzee’s representatives are ongoing, with Juventus exploring a loan arrangement. United, however, are looking for more than simply sending the 25-year-old away for…
Afrobeats superstar Davido is set to release his highly anticipated sixth studio album, Oriadé, at midnight on Friday, July 31, marking another major milestone in his career. The 13-track project is officially scheduled for release on July 31, according to Apple Music and Spotify, with Davido already making two songs from the album available ahead…
Real Madrid are exploring the possibility of bringing in a traditional No. 9 after Gonzalo García’s departure, with the club looking for a different attacking profile to complement Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior and Endrick. Gonzalo has now completed a permanent move to Fulham for €40 million, with Madrid retaining a significant portion of his rights…
Reports in Spain have linked Tottenham Hotspur with a potential move for Barcelona defender Jules Koundé, claiming the Premier League club are considering a €65 million bid for the French international. Koundé is viewed as a key target as Spurs look to strengthen their defence amid uncertainty surrounding the futures of some of their defenders….
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is reportedly focusing on improving the current squad through tactical refinement rather than overseeing a major overhaul, as preparations continue for the 2026/27 season. Carrick believes many of United’s solutions already exist within the squad and wants to build a clearer playing identity centred on control, consistency and youth development….
By Izuchukwu Okosi Ten-time African champions Nigeria began their chase for an unprecedented 11th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in a disappointing fashion with a 3-2 defeat against Malawi. The first half failed to produce much in terms of goal-scoring chances but the game came alive in the second half with the unheralded Maalawi…
