Zurich, Switzerland – World football’s governing body, FIFA, has handed the South African Football Association (SAFA) a major sanction after fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Lesotho. The match, played on March 21, 2025, has now officially been forfeited, with FIFA awarding […]
Nigerian street-pop sensation Bella Shmurda has officially revealed the tracklist for his highly anticipated album, Sanity, set to drop on Friday, October 3, 2025. The 16-track project, jointly powered by “Almighty God” and his Dangbana Republik team, promises an eclectic blend of street anthems, soul-searching reflections, and high-energy bangers. […]
Nigeria’s energy sector faces fresh turbulence as the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) has ordered its members nationwide to withdraw their services following the alleged mass dismissal of Nigerian workers by the Dangote Refinery. The union, in a circular signed by its General Secretary, Comrade […]
Adekunle Gold is stepping into a new era with his forthcoming album Fuji, arriving October 3, 2025. More than just a project, this body of work is a reinvention of Yoruba Fuji music—a genre born in Lagos street culture and pioneered in the 1960s by Alhaji Sikiru Ayinde Barrister. Originally […]
Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Spyro is set to make history with his highly anticipated debut album, The Men, The Boys & Your Guy, dropping September 26, 2025 via Empire under TMB Music. The 19-track project is not just another album—it’s a cultural statement that unites Afrobeats pioneers, today’s rising stars, and […]
Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets kicked off their WAFU-B U17 Championship campaign in emphatic fashion, crushing the Baby Cheetahs of Benin Republic 4-1 in Yamoussoukro on Wednesday. The five-time world champions displayed ruthless efficiency, led by a stunning hat-trick from George Agha and a breathtaking free-kick from David Edeh. Just three […]
Nigeria’s economy continued its upward trajectory in the second quarter of 2025, as new data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed a 4.23% year-on-year GDP growth. The figure marks a clear improvement from the 3.48% recorded in the same quarter of 2024, underscoring resilience and renewed momentum across […]
French forward Ousmane Dembélé has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d’Or winner, capping off a career-defining year that has cemented his place among football’s elite. The Paris Saint-Germain star lifted the golden trophy at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris on Monday night, beating Barcelona’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal to […]
The political drama in Nigeria is set to intensify as suspended Senator representing Kogi Central, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, heads to trial on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Federal High Court, Abuja. She faces a six-count criminal charge filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) over […]
Britain’s opposition Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has fiercely condemned Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to recognise the State of Palestine, branding the move “absolutely disastrous” and warning it would embolden terrorism while leaving innocent people vulnerable. Speaking on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Badenoch said the Labour government’s action was […]
