NPFL sides Enugu Rangers and Enyimba took on their continental opponents earlier today. Rangers, the reigning NPFL champions, played at home against Sagrada Esperança of Angola in the first leg of the CAF Champions League Second Preliminary Round. The Nigerian champions will head into the second leg with a 1-0 lead, thanks to an 80th-minute goal by substitute Kazeem Ogunleye. The 18-year-old midfielder struck a powerful shot from just outside…

Port Harcourt, Nigeria — Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former governor of Rivers State, has drawn a firm line in the sand, publicly declaring that he will no longer support his political protégé, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, in any future political endeavors. In a recent interview, Wike, who was instrumental in Fubara’s rise to power during the March 2023 elections, expressed his frustrations with what he…

The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16th, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Maulud. In a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the holiday to honor the birth of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad. Eid-ul-Maulud, also known as Mawlid al-Nabi, commemorates the birth of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is observed by many Muslims worldwide on the 12th day…

A 10-month search for two missing children has come to a heartwarming conclusion for Agnes Forte, a visually impaired mother, who was reunited with her two-year-old daughter, Excel, and her step-sister, Joy, after their mysterious disappearance last November. The children were found at an orphanage in Lagos, bringing a close to the family’s emotional ordeal.  The two girls went missing on November 28, 2023, while playing near their home in…

A Popular Nigerian singer Patrick Okorie, widely known as Patoranking, is grieving the loss of his younger sister, Chioma, and her husband, George Onuabuchi, following a tragic gas explosion. The Ebonyi State Police Command confirmed the incident, which took place on August 25, leading to their deaths. DSP Joshua Ukandu, spokesperson for the state police, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday that the fatal explosion occurred in…

The UK government has announced a 31% increase in the maintenance fees requirements for international students applying for student visas. According to the Home Office, students planning to study in London will now need to show proof of £1,483 per month, while those studying outside of London must provide evidence of £1,136 per month to cover their living expenses. This marks a notable increase from the previous rates of £1,334…

Emmanuel Ihejirika, a Nigerian man who spent nearly 20 years on death row in Indonesia, has been finally released from the prison. Ihejirika, who was 31 years old when arrested in 2004 for smuggling heroin, was initially sentenced to life imprisonment. However, his sentence was later escalated to the death penalty, leaving him on the brink of execution in one of the world’s harshest drug enforcement countries. Ihejirika’s case caught…

No fewer than twenty-six illegal miners have been apprehended by the Security Task Force, in collaboration with officers of the Nigerian Army, in Laje, Ondo town, Ondo State. In a statement issued by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the arrests took place during a security operation on September 8th. This arrest follows a similar operation in August where twelve illegal miners were arrested in various parts of…

Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams was one of the breakout stars of Euro 2024. The 22-year-old played a crucial role in helping the young Spanish team win their fourth European championship. After an outstanding tournament, where he was named Player of the Match in the final, many expected Williams to become one of the hottest transfer targets of the summer. And he did, drawing interest from clubs like Aston Villa,…

President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar have expressed their condolences to the family, government, and people of Osun State, as well as the citizens of Ijesaland, following the passing of Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran II, the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland. The Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Yinka Fasuyi, confirmed the monarch’s death in a statement released Thursday in Osogbo. Oba Aromolaran, who passed away at the age of 86,…

Nigerian ace comedian Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has reportedly started a new chapter in his life, nearly two years after his 12-year marriage to his former wife, Elsie Okpocha, ended. On September 12, 2024, the comedian took to Instagram and shared a photo of himself with media personality Victoria Eze, which some have described as affectionate. Captioning his post, the humorist wrote: “About to step into the next…

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced that his ministry is ready to launch the implementation of the National Values Charter. The National Values Charter is a key document aimed at fostering civic responsibility and strengthening the bond between citizens and their country. Its primary objectives are to instill essential values, attitudes, and perspectives in citizens, ensuring they are informed about their constitutional rights while also…