Erling Haaland fired Manchester City to the top of the Premier League by beating West Ham 3-0, while Chelsea fought back to salvage a 2-2 draw at Newcastle on Saturday. Arsenal can retake top spot for Christmas when they visit...
A former ExxonMobil contract staff, Essien James, has died following a fight with a man in Eket Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. A family source who spoke on condition of anonymity said the fight between the former ExxonMobil...
The killing of 12 illegal miners at an abandoned mining site in Fann District, Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, has highlighted the deepening insecurity and recurring cycle of reprisal attacks between herders and local communities in...
A 32-year-old Nigerian national, Olusegun Adejorin, has been convicted by a U.S. federal court for defrauding two charitable organisations of more than $7.5 million and now faces up to 20 years in prison. In a statement released by the U.S....
The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held every four years following an edition planned for 2028 in a major change to what is currently a biennial showpiece. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Patrice Motsepe, announced this...
The United States government has suspended the processing of permanent residency (Green Card) and citizenship applications for certain foreign nationals already living legally in the country, including Nigerians. Unlike earlier restrictions that focused on blocking entry at U.S. borders, the...
Renowned actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has celebrated 27 years in Nigeria’s film industry, Nollywood, describing the journey as one shaped by hard work, discipline and focus. In a post shared on her Instagram page, Akindele expressed gratitude to God...
The World Bank has approved a $500 million financing package aimed at improving access to finance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria under the Fostering Inclusive Finance for MSMEs in Nigeria (FINCLUDE) project. In a statement issued...
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be honoured with a special merit award at the 2026 Grammy Awards. The organisers of the prestigious award, Recording Academy, announced this via a post on Instagram on Friday, December 19, 2025. The Recording Academy described...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, Borno State, for a one-day official visit to inaugurate key projects. The presidential aircraft touched down at the Nigerian Air Force wing of the Maiduguri International Airport at about 12:58 p.m. on...