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Nigerians Face Mass Arrest In Libya After CAF Verdict

THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has ruled in favour of Nigeria’s Super Eagles after they were held for over 20 hours at Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya, forcing them to miss a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Libya’s national team. The CAF Disciplinary Committee awarded Nigeria three …

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Anthony Joshua Open To Fighting Tyson Fury – Eddie Hearn

Eddie Hearn, the promoter of Nigerian-born British heavyweight boxer, Anthony Joshua, said his client is open to facing Tyson Fury as he continues to consider his next move in the boxing world. Anthony Joshua faces an extended wait for his eagerly anticipated showdown with Fury, as he carefully plans his comeback …

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EFCC Releases Bobrisky On Bail After Airport Arrest And Interrogation

THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has granted bail to Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, after his controversial detention. The social media personality and cross-dresser was apprehended on Thursday night at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos as he attempted to board a KLM flight bound for Amsterdam. Bobrisky’s …

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UN Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Nigeria’s Development

THE United Nations (UN) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s aspirations for peace, prosperity, and sustainable development. United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Fall gave the assurances while delivering his remarks at a youth event in Abuja, Thursday, being part of activities marking the 79th anniversary …

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Ex-Delta deputy overnor, Amos Utuama, dies at 77

  FORMER deputy governor of Delta State, Professor Amos Utuama, is dead. He was aged 77. Utuama, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, died early Saturday in Lagos. Utuama was deputy to former governor Emmanuel Uduaghan. Before that, he was the Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General of Delta State under the …

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Fire Razes Popular AP Plaza in Abuja

A massive fire has engulfed the popular AP Plaza in Wuse 2, Abuja. The fire broke out on Saturday, causing serious damage to property. The fire reportedly started around noon, with smokebbillowing skywards. People watched helplessly as the fire spread. At the time of filing this report, the actual cause …

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Niger Strikes Deal With Russia for Three Security Satellites

THE Nigerien government has signed an agreement with Russian space agency subsidiary Glavkosmos to acquire three satellites aimed at enhancing the nation’s security and defence capabilities. The agreement, signed in Niamey on Friday by Niger’s Minister of Communication, Sidi Mohamed Raliou, marks a major step in the country’s effort to …

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Ghana Launches 5G Network to drive Digital Transformation

Ghana officially launched its first 5G network on Friday, marking a significant step toward digital transformation and economic growth. The new network was developed by Next-Gen InfraCo, a consortium of telecommunication companies that secured exclusive rights for 10 years to establish and expand 5G and 4G infrastructure nationwide, ensuring improved …

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British-Nigerian Kemi Badenoch Leads UK Conservative Party

KEMI Badenoch, a Nigerian-born politician with a libertarian vision, has made history as the first Black leader of the UK’s Conservative Party. Known for her outspoken views on government reform, Badenoch plans to ‘rewire, reboot and reprogramme’ the British state, advocating for smaller government, lower taxes, and free-market policies to …

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