Burna Boy to Headline Halftime Show at First NFL Paris Game
Nigerian star Burna Boy will headline the halftime show when the Pittsburgh Steelers face the New Orleans Saints in the NFL’s first regular-season game in France.
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Oyo School Abduction: Five Plead Not Guilty as Survivor Testifies
Five men accused of involvement in the May 15 school abduction in Oyo State have pleaded not guilty as prosecutors opened their case with testimony from a rescued...
England 0-3 Nigeria: Falconets Reach U-20 World Cup Quarter-Finals
Nigeria’s Falconets produced a commanding 3-0 victory over England to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Poland.
NMDPRA Targets $10bn Gas Investment as Infrastructure Fund Deploys $300m
Nigeria’s petroleum regulator says its gas infrastructure fund has deployed about $300 million to de-risk projects as it targets up to $10 billion in additional...
Swerv Expands B2B Payments With Cards, Payouts and Stablecoin Settlement
Swerv positioned as a B2B payments platform for fintechs and businesses, offering APIs for cards, payouts, collections and cross-border settlement.
Petrol at ₦1,500: Falling Inflation Is Not the Same as Falling Prices
Nigeria’s inflation rate is easing, but households are still confronting expensive food, transport and fuel. The numbers are not contradictory.
Security Threats: Osun Govt Approves Joint Security Task Force
Osun Government approves a Joint Security Task Force to strengthen security response, urges vigilance and intelligence sharing amid fresh threats.
Australia Tightens Student Visa Rules, Restricts Family Dependants
Australia has announced tougher migration rules that will prevent most international students from bringing partners and children, while also restricting visa renewals...
Lionel Messi to Play Final Argentina Match Against Benin on October 6
Lionel Messi has been invited back for one final Argentina appearance against Benin in Buenos Aires on October 6, weeks after announcing his international retirement.
Samrich Takes Charge of Ogun APC Students Affairs Committee as Campaign Council Inaugurates
Adeyemi Samson Ajasa, popularly known as Samrich, formally assumes his role as Chairman of the Ogun APC Students Affairs Committee as the party inaugurates its 2027...
NAFDAC Detects Methanol in Ondo Toxic Drinks as 182 Cases Reported
The mystery surrounding the Ondo toxic drink deaths is becoming clearer. NAFDAC has detected dangerous levels of methanol in suspected drinks, with 182 cases reported...
Nigeria vs England U20: Kick-Off Time, Venue, What to Know
Nigeria’s Falconets face England in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Round of 16 today, with a quarter-final place at stake in Poland.
Man United 2-3 Brighton: United Crash Out of Carabao Cup
Manchester United surrendered a two-goal lead at Old Trafford as Brighton fought back to win 3-2 and eliminate Michael Carrick’s side from the Carabao Cup.
Petrol Hits ₦1,500 in Several States as NLC Demands Wage Relief
Petrol prices have climbed to about ₦1,500 per litre in several states, with the Nigeria Labour Congress demanding wage awards and other measures to cushion workers and...
Ramaphosa Withdraws From Public Engagements Over Ill Health
South African Presidency says president has been advised to rest after returning from BRICS Summit in India
Electricity: Nigerians Asked Me to Slow Down Because Their Freezers Are Now Freezing — Power Minister
Joseph Tegbe says improved electricity supply has restored up to 18 hours of power in some areas, while ageing infrastructure and vandalism remain major challenges.
OAU Final-Year Student Dies in Ile-Ife, Police Open Investigation
Obafemi Awolowo University has confirmed the death of final-year Materials Science and Engineering student Oluwole Oluwaseun, with police investigating the circumstances.
Osun Holds Emergency Security Meeting Over Killings in Ikire, Ife, Osogbo
Osun State has convened an emergency security meeting involving the police, DSS, Army and other agencies following a series of killings in Ikire, Ile-Ife and Osogbo.