MTN Nigeria has awarded ₦150 million to the Nigerian Super Falcons in recognition of their outstanding triumph at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The announcement was made during a celebratory breakfast reception held in Lagos, attended by…
Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has openly endorsed Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, highlighting his promise to serve a single four-year term if elected. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), she commended Obi’s…
Former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has dismissed the ongoing debate over rotational presidency in Nigeria as senseless. Speaking on Tuesday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Sowore emphasized…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles B will begin their quest for continental glory against defending champions Senegal on Tuesday, with coach Eric Chelle declaring his side ready for the high-stakes CHAN opener in Zanzibar City. Chelle, who oversaw a four-week preparation camp,…
Manchester United face a race against time in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko as Newcastle United close in on a €90m deal with RB Leipzig. The German club are understood to be satisfied with Newcastle’s package, which includes €80m upfront…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Bayo Ojulari, on Monday addressed stakeholders at the ongoing Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition hosted by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, choosing not to respond directly…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has strongly cautioned political parties and politicians against early public campaigning ahead of the 2027 general elections, labelling such actions as both inappropriate and a violation of the Electoral Act. This warning follows rising…
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has expressed concern over the rising number of suspicious cryptocurrency-related transactions in West Africa, citing a report by GIABA that recorded $2.1 billion in such activities across the region…
Renowned Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has said that Peter Obi’s aspiration to become president is driven not by desperation or personal ambition, but by a sincere concern for Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Amazing Africans, Adichie…
Political parties in Rivers state have conducted their primaries across various centres in the state following the release of election guidelines by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC). Candidates who emerged include members of both the Peoples Democratic Party…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Nigeria’s national women’s basketball team, D’Tigress, for lifting their seventh African championship at the 2025 FIBA Women’s AfroBasket. The Coach Rena Makama-led female team won the Afrobasket finals by defeating the Malian side, 78-64,…
The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) has formally disapproved of the recent election of the Right Reverend Cherry Vann, an openly lesbian priest, as Archbishop of Wales, terming it as being against biblical teachings and contrary to the unity of…
Former senator and 2023 Kogi State governorship candidate, Dino Melaye has publicly apologized for ever supporting the All Progressives Congress (APC), labelling his erstwhile support as political blindness that resulted in an error. Talking during a recent interview, Melaye did…
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has described the ongoing uncertainty over striker Alexander Isak as “complex” and “far from ideal” after the club rejected a £110m bid from Liverpool. The Magpies value the 25-year-old at around £150m and remain hopeful…
FirstBank, the West African premier financial institution and financial inclusion services provider, has emerged as Nigeria’s Best Bank for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2025, held recently in London. This marks FirstBank’s second…