Oyo Extends Curfew In 10 LGAs By 24 Hours
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has approved a 24-hour extension of the curfew imposed on 10 local government areas bordering the Old Oyo National Park. The extension was announced by…
Oluremi Tinubu Unveiled As Grand Matron Of Nigerian Red Cross Society
First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has been decorated as the Grand Matron of the Nigerian Red Cross Society. At the ceremony, which took place at the State House, Abuja, the…
Morocco Advance Unbeaten to 2026 World Cup Knockout
The Atlas Lions roared back from a shock deficit to defeat Haiti 4-2 in their final Group C match on Wednesday, securing second place behind Brazil and advancing to the…
Bafana Bafana Make History: South Africa Advance to 2026 World Cup Knockouts
In a thrilling climax to Group A, South Africa stunned South Korea with a 1-0 victory, securing second place behind co-hosts Mexico and advancing to the round of 32. Thapelo…
African Teams Are Making World Cup Betting Less Predictable
African teams have already made this World Cup harder to read. That is good for the tournament, and it is also good for betting discussion. Before a ball is kicked,…
One Rule, Two Standards: FIFA’s Mouth-Covering Law Is Under Scrutiny
FIFA introduced one of their boldest new rules for the 2026 World Cup, cover your mouth during a confrontation and get a red card. Simple, clear, no exceptions. Miguel Almirón…
“Do we still have VAR?” — Carlos Queiroz Quizzes FIFA
Carlos Queiroz walked into his post-match press conference, looked directly at a FIFA official in the room, and asked a question that was really not a question at all. “I’m…
Tottenham Star Faces Backlash from Ghanaians for Snubbing Handshakes with Thomas Partey
Before a ball was kicked in Foxborough on Tuesday night, a moment happened in the pre-match handshake line that stopped social media in its tracks. England and Tottenham right-back, Djed…
I Didn’t Set Out To Make ‘Intellectual Comedy’ — Layi Wasabi
Popular Nigerian skitmaker, comedian and actor, Layi Wasabi, has said he did not begin making comedy to be seen as an intellectual but simply created content that felt natural to…
Police Arrest Three Suspects Linked To Murder Of Former Broadcaster In Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three suspects linked to the murder of a former broadcaster with the Ogun State-owned television station (OGTV), Ms Kitan Oyesiku, and her security…
Taking Security Closer To Communities: Nigeria Advances Landmark State Police Reform With Senate Endorsement
For years, conversations about insecurity in Nigeria have often returned to a familiar question: can communities be better protected if security decisions are made closer to the people they affect?…
A Lifeline Home: Nigeria Steps Up Diaspora Protection As More Citizens Return From South Africa
The cool Lagos breeze caressed their faces as they disembarked from the aircraft at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) on Wednesday night. For many of them of the second…
Inside The 2026 Forbes Creator List: How iShowSpeed, MrBeast Upended Traditional Media Margins
The digital media landscape has officially reached a billion-dollar tipping point, but the true story lies in the structural mechanics of how that money is made. When Forbes dropped its…
FIFA Opens Way For Russia To Enter International Youth Competition
More than four years after the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, FIFA on Thursday indicated that it was opening the way for Russia to enter an international youth competition.…
Iraq Urges OPEC To Raise Its Oil Production Quota
Iraq has urged OPEC to increase its oil production quota considering the country’s history of conflicts and the recent regional war that have damaged its industry, the oil ministry said…
Death Toll From Venezuela Quakes Jumps To 164, Nearly 1,000 Injured — President
The death toll from Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes has risen to at least 164, with 971 people injured, interim president Delcy Rodriguez said on Thursday. Around 30 aftershocks have been recorded…
NECO Releases 2026 BECE Results, Schedules Date For Re-Sit Examination
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has released the results of the 2026 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE), with a total of 186,291 candidates having registered for the examination nationwide. According…
10 Rescued As Building Collapses In Lagos
At least 10 people have been confirmed dead, while 26 others sustained varying degrees of injuries following the collapse of a building in the Alakija area of the Amuwo-Odofin Local…
[Breaking] Photos: Three storey building collapses in Lagos
A three-storey building has collapsed in Alakija, Lagos State, trapping many. An eyewitness said the incident happened at about 11:40am. As of the time of filing this report, rescue operators…
Terror financing: FG moves to charge US-sanctioned BDC operator
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says Investigation had already commenced into a Lagos-based Bureau de Change operator, Mukhtar Adamu Muhammad, and three companies linked to him over alleged…