Head coach of the Super Falcons, Justin Madugu, has released his final 21-player list for the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Benin Republic, scheduled to take place later this month. The squad, announced today by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), features a mix of regular stars and emerging talents, […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has announced a reduction in Nigeria’s Hajj quota from 95,000 to 66,910 slots for the 2026 pilgrimage season. The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) disclosed the development, noting that the decision was part of Saudi Arabia’s global review of pilgrimage allocations aimed at improving management, accommodation, and security […]
Pop icon opens up about past relationships, self-love, and why she’s never truly experienced real love American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez has opened up about her past relationships, saying her exes are “dead” to her and admitting she has never truly experienced real love. Speaking during an interview on The Howard Stern Show, […]
Security operatives in Kogi State have arrested two suspected bandits who were receiving treatment for gunshot wounds in a camp located at Ahinrin-Bunu, in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area of the state. The suspects were apprehended following a tip-off that led security forces to storm the camp, which was subsequently destroyed. The operation, reports […]
Lagos, Nigeria, has been named the world’s fastest-growing emerging tech ecosystem for 2025, according to the latest report by Dealroom and the Global Tech Ecosystem Index (GTEI). The report highlights Lagos’ remarkable rise as a global innovation hub, outpacing Istanbul in Turkey, Pune and Mumbai in India, and Belo Horizonte in Brazil. The study identifies […]
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has warned those allegedly plotting to manipulate the 2027 governorship election in the state, saying anyone planning to “write election results” should first “write their wills.” Governor Otti gave the warning during his monthly media chat at the Government House, Umuahia, on Thursday. He said credible intelligence revealed […]
Prominent human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, has called on the Federal Government to withdraw and reassess the list of individuals recently granted presidential pardon by President Bola Tinubu. In a statement issued on Thursday, Falana said the review was necessary to uphold justice and maintain national integrity. While acknowledging that the Constitution empowers the […]
U.S. President, Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Hungary within the next two weeks after what he described as a “very productive” phone conversation, even as his wavering stance on Ukraine’s war fuels fresh uncertainty in Kyiv. The Kremlin confirmed the upcoming summit, calling the discussion “extremely […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery has cut back its crude oil purchases this month after a series of operational setbacks slowed production, a development analysts warn could sustain high petrol prices and tighten local supply. According to tanker-tracking data and cargo allocation lists cited in a Bloomberg report on Thursday, the refinery will buy fewer than […]
The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Oyewole Adamolekun for allegedly engaging in a prolonged incestuous relationship with his 15-year-old biological daughter, which resulted in pregnancy. Police spokesperson DSP Olushola Ayanlade confirmed the arrest in a statement on Thursday in Akure, saying Adamolekun, a resident of Taye Village, Lafa 2, Ajue […]
