A youth advocacy group has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to suspend aspects of the proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), warning that stripping the scheme of its traditional structure could weaken one of Nigeria’s most...
Norway have beaten five-time World Cup champions Brazil 2-1 in the Round of 16 of the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The first half ended goalless with either side unable to break through.
Manchester City and Norway striker, Erling Haaland opened...
Police in Cross River State have commenced an investigation into the death of a woman whose body was found inside a church toilet in Calabar, the Cross River State capital.
The deceased was identified as Blessing Ayebe.
Her body was discovered...
Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled a robust sustainability scorecard that underscores its commitment to responsible growth, as the company positions environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles as being the heart of its drive towards becoming Africa’s most sustainable and...
President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked football’s world governing body FIFA for suspending the red card issued to USA’s Folarin Balogun, paving the way for the striker to play in a last-16 World Cup showdown against Belgium.
Balogun was set...
Zedvance Finance Limited has announced the appointment of Professor Pius ‘Deji Olanrewaju as Chairman of its Board of Directors, effective July 1 and, subject CBN approval.
This milestone underscores Zedvance Finance's commitment to building a robust governance structure capable of...
The aggressive Ekiti tourism investment drive initiated by Governor Biodun Oyebanji has attracted a top player in Africa’s hospitality sector. Ambassador Olawanle Akinboboye, the visionary founder of La Campagne Tropicana Beach Resort, recently led a powerful 14-member technical and...
Nigeria’s senior men’s basketball team, D’Tigers, delivered a commanding performance on Sunday, defeating Rwanda 106-62 to complete a flawless qualifying window and secure a place in the second round of the FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers.
The dominant win...
Nigerian and Ibadan-based boxer Samuel "Apataroro" Moses was honoured with the Resilience Award at the 2025 Fight Gist Media Awards, held in Lagos on June 27, 2026.
The award recognises Apataroro's exceptional resilience, acknowledging his refusal to give up despite...
In anticipation of the need to mend fences and ensure sustenance of peace and unity after the conclusion of its primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has set up a...
