Presidential candidate of the New Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has told Nigerians not to be intimidated ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that he is prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure that citizens’ votes count. Obi made the statement on Thursday during the Port Harcourt edition […]
Manchester City have agreed a £125 million deal with Chelsea for Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, in a move that will match the joint-British transfer record. Fernandez, who joined Chelsea from Benfica for a then-British record £107 million in 2023, is now set to undergo a medical before completing a long-term […]
Mbaye to Aston Villa, Gabriel Jesus to Barcelona: Major Football Transfers Confirmed The European transfer market has delivered two major moves, with Aston Villa signing Senegal winger Ibrahim Mbaye from Paris Saint-Germain in a reported £47 million deal, while Barcelona have completed the arrival of Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus from […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has condemned recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, warning that Nigeria will not accept the humiliation or mistreatment of its citizens. Shettima spoke in Luanda, Angola, on Sunday, August 30, 2026, after representing President Bola Tinubu at the […]
Google Maps has changed the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” for users in the United States, following an executive order by President Donald Trump to rename the Great Lake. The change has not been applied uniformly. Google says users in Canada will continue to see Lake Ontario, while […]
The Nigerian Army has confirmed an attempted unauthorised takeover of its official X account, warning Nigerians and the media to disregard any suspicious or unverified posts appearing on the platform while efforts continue to secure the account. The Army said the incident occurred at about 5pm on Saturday, August 29, […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has facilitated the extradition of two Nigerian men to the United States over allegations of sexually extorting teenage boys in separate cases that investigators say ended in the deaths of two minors. The EFCC said Mudashiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle were […]
President Bola Tinubu has directed a comprehensive reform of Nigerian football following growing concerns over the country’s recent struggles in major international competitions and the resignation of Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) President Ibrahim Gusau. The President said the reform is aimed at rebuilding the structures that govern Nigerian football, strengthening […]
Across Nigeria and parts of the world, Hausa communities and cultural enthusiasts are marking World Hausa Day 2026, also known as Ranar Hausa, with celebrations focused on the language, history and cultural heritage of the Hausa people. Observed on August 26, this year’s activities are taking place prominently in Daura, […]
The United States has removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, ending a designation that had remained in place since 1979 and marking a major shift in Washington’s relationship with Damascus. The decision, announced on Monday, August 24, 2026, comes after the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad […]
