Former Nigerian international footballer, Osaze Odemwingie has advised the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to stop “pampering” and begging players of Nigerian descent born abroad to represent the Super Eagles. His comments come as the NFF continues its efforts to recruit talents like Michael Kayode, Tosin Adarabioyo, Caleb Okoli, and Kingsley Ehizibue for the senior…
At least 11 people have been k!lled by suspected bandits in Gwalgoro village, Kankia Local Government Area of Katsina State, hours after security forces foiled an earlier attack and neutralised several members of the gang. The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday,…
Billionaire businessman Femi Otedola has reacted to a report claiming that Aliko Dangote had a disagreement with Tony Elumelu after allegedly seeking financial support for his refinery project. The report had claimed that during the construction of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in 2021, Dangote reportedly asked several wealthy business figures for funding, including Otedola, Abdulsamad…
When I was young, I had a friend who became more like a sister to me. Yes, we were those girls, screaming “besties for life” at the top of our lungs. We shared our feeding money, our pens, and our pencils. When boys were giving us trouble, we turned to each other for advice. Sometimes…
Nollywood actress Lizzy Anjorin has agreed to take part in a celebrity boxing match with her long-time rival, Iyabo Ojo, after the idea was suggested by show promoter Paulo Okoye. Lizzy Anjorin made this known in a post on Instagram on Sunday, bringing fresh attention to their ongoing feud. The movie star confirmed she was…
The Dangote Group has rejected reports claiming there is a fallout between its President, Aliko Dangote, and Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings. The company also denied claims that Dangote sought financial help from associates to fund his refinery project. In a statement on Sunday by the Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina,…
When I was doing my national service, it was very hard for me, especially during the period when our allowances hadn’t started coming. I had used all the money I had to rent a place in this village I had been posted to. My parents were even looking up to me to send them something…
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will start guiding ships from foreign countries through the Strait of Hormuz from Monday and warned that if Iran tries to disrupt the process, the American military will use force. Trump announced on Sunday that he was launching the campaign – dubbed Project Freedom – at the request…
By Eric Elezuo It was a moment of class, glamour and superlative display of cultural ingenuity as the historic city of Ile-Ife, in Osun State became a beehive of activities, hosting A-list dignitaries. It was the celebration former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun’s wife, Mrs Olufunso Amosun, who not only celebrated her 60th birthday,…
Suspected kidnappers have k!lled a businessman, Justice Abu Oshioke, hours before his child’s dedication in Ekpoma, Edo State. Oshioke, said to be the Chief Executive Officer of a popular fast-food outlet, Principle Takeout, also known as Jusewayne, was reportedly shot d3ad by gunmen on Saturday night, May 2, 2026. According to Punch, the…
