The worsening relationship between Nigeria and South Africa is beginning to affect something that has historically brought the two countries closer: entertainment. South African pop star Tyla has removed Lagos from her A*POP World Tour itinerary after days of intense backlash from Nigerians over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South…
The latest attack in Sokoto has exposed the difficult reality facing Nigeria’s security strategy: even as the government increases military pay and tightens its response to criminal activity in schools, communities are still being left vulnerable to heavily armed attacks. At least 21 people are feared dead and 37 others were abducted after gunmen attacked…
Arsenal have agreed a £75 million deal with Newcastle for captain Bruno Guimarães, with the Brazilian midfielder now set to undergo a medical before completing his move to North London. For Arsenal, however, this is about more than simply adding another big-name midfielder. It could fundamentally change the number of midfield combinations available to Mikel…
The naira is facing renewed pressure in the parallel market, with the dollar selling for around ₦1,420, even as the Central Bank of Nigeria insists that the foreign exchange market is becoming more stable. The latest parallel-market rate is notably higher than the official rate, which has been trading around ₦1,362–₦1,369 per dollar. Recent market…
The United Kingdom’s decision to cut its development aid allocation to Nigeria by 50.2% should be viewed as more than another reduction in foreign assistance. It is a reminder that Nigeria cannot build its future around money that ultimately depends on the priorities of another country. The UK’s planned reduction reportedly takes direct aid to…
VeryDarkMan has emerged from a two-year legal battle with the Nigeria Police Force after an Abuja court struck out the criminal case against him over alleged police impersonation. The case began in October 2024 after Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, appeared in a viral video dressed in an outfit the police said resembled…
A Nigerian student who arrived in the UK less than a year before his arrest has been sentenced to three years in prison after being convicted of attempting to meet a person he believed was a 14-year-old girl for sexual purposes. Anderson Ishiekwene, 25, came to the UK on a student visa in August 2025…
Manchester United have announced a multi-year partnership with Betway worth a reported £20 million per year, making the betting company the club’s new training kit sponsor and exclusive global betting partner. The deal is reportedly the biggest standalone training-kit or shirt-sleeve sponsorship in football, giving United another major commercial revenue stream after spending a season…
Davido is looking to borrow one of Bad Bunny’s biggest ideas and bring it to Lagos: instead of taking the concert to the fans, make the fans come to the city. The Nigerian superstar has announced plans for a Lagos residency in December, saying he wants to replicate the model Bad Bunny used in Puerto…
Peter Obi has accused President Bola Tinubu of relying on tribal and religious sentiments because, in his view, the administration lacks the competence to win Nigerians over on performance. The former Anambra governor’s comments have quickly reopened one of the most sensitive arguments surrounding Nigeria’s 2027 presidential race: whether the next election can be fought…
