The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded Nigeria a win and the full three points in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier with Libya that was postponed this month. The Super Eagles and Libya were originally scheduled to play against the Libyan team at the Martyrs of February Stadium in Benina,…
In a recent briefing, the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) disclosed that many of the arms and ammunition recovered from terrorist groups in Nigeria were originally seized from the Nigerian Armed Forces and Police during ambushes and surprise attacks. Major General Edward Buba, Director of Defence Media Operations, addressed these revelations on Thursday, aiming to refute…
Gospel singer, Damilare Odunuga aka Dare Melody, is bereaved as he just lost his wife of many years, Adedoyin. In a statement released, Dare Melody who shared the sad news on his Instagram handle, disclosed that Adedoyin passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024.He described her as a “beloved mother, wife, sister, and friend.”…
The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected a bill seeking to expand Islamic law in the 1999 constitution. The bill, which is sponsored by Aliyu Missau, intended to amend sections 24, 262, 277, and 288 of the 1999 constitution by removing the word “personal” wherever “Islamic law” is mentioned. Section 262 (1) of…
Two students were reportedly k!lled near Kurra Falls in the Gashish District of Barkin Ladi Local Government Area, Plateau State. The victims, identified as Obadiah Daryan, 25, a student at the National Veterinary Research Institute (NVRI) Vom, and Ezekiel Monday, 21, of Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS) Gashish, were ambushed and f@tally sh0t by…
Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo has lamented the size of debt being owed by the country, years after he left office in 2007. Obasanjo said he left Nigeria with about $70 billion, including a $45 billion reserve and $25 billion in a designated “excess crude” account. “I came in 1999 and met $3.7…
Former Real Madrid, Manchester City and Arsenal star Emmanuel Adebayor has described former Nigerian international Nwankwo Kanu as his big brother and best friend. Adebayor, who wore the No. 25 jersey at Arsenal, during his time said that the Atalanta Olympic gold medalist played a big role in his decision to join the Gunners.…
Donald Trump slammed his predecessor Barack Obama for campaigning for Kamala Harris. Obama, 63, surprised everyone when he rapped Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” on Tuesday night, October 22, in front of Harris supporters at her rally in Detroit. “I think he’s a real jerk because I watched him campaign over the last couple of days,” Trump…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reported that Nigeria’s local currency, the naira, is beginning to show signs of stability, largely due to recent interest rate hikes and the clearing of foreign exchange (FX) backlogs by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). This observation was highlighted in the IMF’s global financial stability report, unveiled…
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, has revealed that the “japa” trend—where Nigerians seek better opportunities abroad—has led to a sharp increase in requests for academic transcripts, particularly from alumni who graduated decades ago. Speaking at the 2024 International Week and the 17th Annual Research Conference held…
