Galatasaray Receive Official Invitation for Osimhen Ahead of Nigeria’s AFCON 2027 Qualifiers
Turkish club Galatasaray have received a formal invitation from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for striker Victor Osimhen ahead of the Super Eagles’ opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying fixtures, according to Galatasaray insider Ali Naci Küçük. ALSO READ: Nairobi Named Host for 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic African First The call-up […]
NLC Demands Emergency Palliatives, Naira-Denominated Crude Sales Over Soaring Petrol Prices
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has urged the Federal Government to urgently approve emergency palliative measures—including wage awards for workers nationwide—to cushion the economic impact of escalating petroleum prices. ALSO READ: NSCDC, Police Probe Deaths of Suspected Illegal Miners in Niger Custody In a statement issued on Wednesday by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the organized […]
NSCDC, Police Probe Deaths of Suspected Illegal Miners in Niger Custody
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Niger State Police Command have commenced separate investigations into the deaths of suspected illegal miners who died while in the custody of the NSCDC in Niger State. The deaths occurred after the suspects were arrested during enforcement operations against illegal mining in parts of […]
Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs Passes Away at 84
Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, widely known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. ALSO READ: Streamer Peller Denies Extramarital Pregnancy Allegations Following Viral Video The actor’s son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced his passing in an Instagram post on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, stating that the family remains grateful […]
Nairobi Named Host for 2029 World Athletics Championships in Historic African First
Kenya will become the first African nation to host the World Athletics Championships after Nairobi was officially awarded the hosting rights for the 2029 edition. ALSO READ: Falconets Advance to U-20 World Cup Round of 16 After 10–1 Thrashing of New Caledonia World Athletics announced the landmark decision on Tuesday following its 242nd Council Meeting […]
Education Ministry Staff Block Headquarters Gate Over King’s College Concession Dispute
Protesting staff of the Federal Ministry of Education on Wednesday blocked the main gate to the ministry’s headquarters in Abuja, preventing the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, and Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Folake Olatunji-David, from entering the premises. ALSO READ: JAMB Adjusts 2027 UTME First-Session Schedule Over Candidate Safety Concerns A video circulating on […]
Streamer Peller Denies Extramarital Pregnancy Allegations Following Viral Video
Popular Nigerian content creator and streamer Habeeb Hamzat, professionally known as Peller, has refuted online allegations claiming he impregnated a woman outside wedlock. ALSO READ: Poco Lee Speaks Following UK Release, Advises Men to Exercise Caution in Relationships The denial follows a viral video posted by an unidentified young woman who claimed she was […]
FIFA, CAF Officials Arrive Abuja to Assess NFF Governance Crisis Following Mass Resignations
Officials from FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have convened in Abuja to evaluate the legal, administrative, and electoral ramifications of the recent leadership crisis within the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). ALSO READ: Falconets Advance to U-20 World Cup Round of 16 After 10–1 Thrashing of New Caledonia The delegation met on Monday […]
JAMB Adjusts 2027 UTME First-Session Schedule Over Candidate Safety Concerns
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has adjusted the arrival and start times for candidates participating in the first session of the 2027 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). ALSO READ: Catholic Church Suspends Governor Hyacinth Alia From Priesthood Over Active Politics Under the revised timetable, first-session candidates are now required to report to their […]
Poco Lee Speaks Following UK Release, Advises Men to Exercise Caution in Relationships
Popular Nigerian dancer and hype man Iwelunmor Franklin, professionally known as Poco Lee, has publicly addressed his recent release from detention in the United Kingdom, asserting his innocence regarding the allegations made against him. ALSO READ: Comedian DeeOne Urges IGP Tunji Disu to Avoid Statements That Could Stir Public Unrest Poco Lee made the statements […]