The President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Dr Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday lauded the performances of African teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. The African Football boss also talked about the Confederation’s plans for the Men’s Africa Cup of Nations and the Women’s Africa Cup of…
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…
The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) is preparing to extend Luis de la Fuente’s contract until 2030 after the veteran coach guided Spain to FIFA World Cup glory and completed one of the most successful managerial runs in the country’s history. De la Fuente’s current deal runs until the end of UEFA Euro 2028, but…
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 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…
