President Bola Tinubu has signed an executive order establishing a coordinated regulatory framework for virtual assets in Nigeria, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) taking leading roles in overseeing the sector. The Presidency announced on Friday, July 17, that the Presidential…
Ghanaian rapper and singer Kwesi Arthur has postponed the North American leg of his Redemption Valley tour after revealing he is battling a health condition that has forced him to prioritize his recovery. In a heartfelt message shared with fans, the award-winning musician said the decision came on the advice of his doctors, who warned…
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has forecast a mix of sunshine, cloud cover and rainfall across Nigeria from Saturday through Monday, with thunderstorms expected in several parts of the country. In its weather outlook released on Friday, July 17, in Abuja, NiMet said the northern region will experience predominantly sunny conditions on Saturday, with a…
The management of Paul University, Awka, has suspended a member of its academic staff, Venerable Cornelius Eze, over allegations of s3xual molestation involving a student. Eze, a Practical Biology Technologist in the Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences, has been placed on indefinite suspension pending the outcome of the university’s internal disciplinary process and investigations…
FIFA is set to break with football tradition and present World Cup winners’ rings to the champions of Sunday’s final between Argentina and Spain at MetLife Stadium. The American-style hardware will be handed over in a ceremony attended by US President Donald Trump, who is scheduled to present the World Cup trophy itself. While winners’…
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has dismissed claims that Government Secondary School, Olowa, in Dekina Local Government Area of Kogi State is a “miracle centre” following the abduction of candidates and officials during the ongoing Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). The clarification comes after the commanding officer of the 21 Battalion of the Nigerian Army,…
The Edo State Security Corps has received a 29-year-old man, who voluntarily renounced his membership of a cult group and surrendered a Baretta Pistol to security authorities. The zonal Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, Joel Aidamebor, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, July 17, 2026 said that the development followed…
Turkish club Bursaspor have completed the signing of Nigerian forward Kelechi Iheanacho on a three-year contract and they released a captivaing video to announce it. The Green Crocodiles confirmed the arrival of the experienced striker in a social media post on Friday. “Welcome to our family, Kelechi Iheanacho 💚🤍,” the club wrote on X. Iheanacho…
DJ Timmy has called singer Timi Dakolo’s reputation to question by making some insinuations about him on Instagram. The DJ took to the photo sharing app to claim that Timi Dakolo is owing him. He added that if the singer does not pay back by Monday, he will make sure that Timi’s wife,…
Nollywood actress Lilian Esoro and music executive Ubi Franklin put co-parenting on proud display as they teamed up to celebrate their son, Jayden, who clocked the milestone age of 10. The estranged couple hosted an energetic, double-digit birthday bash, gathering close friends, family, and a constellation of entertainment heavyweights to share in the milestone….
