The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several Nigerian-origin words in its latest update, highlighting the growing global influence of the nation’s language, culture, and cuisine. Released online on Wednesday, the December 2025 update introduced over 500 new words, phrases,...
The management of Babcock University has released a revised dress and grooming policy, imposing tougher standards on students’ appearance across all campuses. The new directive, contained in a statement signed by the Vice President for Student Development, Olanivi Arije, declares...
Popular Nigerian TikToker Amadou Elizabeth, widely known as Jarvis, has revealed her growing concern over her mother’s deteriorating health and the potential scrutiny from social media users. In an emotional video shared on Instagram by hushbobby_media on Wednesday, Jarvis expressed...
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has disclosed that Togo, Niger and Benin owe Nigeria a total of $17.8 million, equivalent to over N25 billion, for electricity supplied under bilateral cross-border arrangements. According to NERC’s Third Quarter 2025 report, the...
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that the final draw for the 2026 CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) will take place in Rabat, Morocco, on Thursday, January 15. CAF made the announcement in a statement published...
Arsenal's Premier League title prospects were enhanced on Wednesday as the club’s closest challengers Manchester City and Aston Villa both dropped points. Erling Haaland scored his 150th goal for City as he put them in front against Brighton and Hove...
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 24-year-old man, identified as Wisdom Onyeaju, over an alleged case of defilement involving a 15-year-old girl, following public outrage triggered by a viral social media video. The command also confirmed that police...
The United States has formally withdrawn from 66 international organisations following a review by the administration of President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced. The decision, Rubio said, followed the conclusion that the affected bodies were wasteful,...
The National Sports Commission (NSC) says all financial entitlements of Super Eagles players and officials have been resolved. The NSC Chairman, Shehu Dikko, made this known on Wednesday. Dikko’s remarks followed reports of players threatening to boycott training and travel to...
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has said it will continue its investigation into a petition filed by Alhaji Aliko Dangote against Engineer Farouk Ahmed, the immediate past Authority Chief Executive/Chief Executive Officer of the...