The UK, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has warned benefit claimants that fraud will be pursued to the full extent of the law after a Manchester woman was jailed for 20 months for illegally claiming more than £110,000. The 51-year-old, who admitted four counts of benefit fraud, failed to declare changes in her living circumstances and continued to receive Job Seeker’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Housing Benefit and Council…

The Lagos State government has reaffirmed its commitment to boosting the Nollywood film industry through a series of supportive initiatives and strategic partnerships. This announcement was made by Adebukola Agbaminoja, the Executive Secretary and CEO of the Lagos State Film and Video Board, at the Nollywood Producer’s Summit. Agbaminoja highlighted the government’s plans to foster talent and innovation through a partnership with “Plotweaver” to host a storytelling competition. READ ALSO: Lagos…

The 2025-26 Premier League season begins on Friday with defending champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth. While Egypt’s Mohamed Salah aims for a fifth Golden Boot alongside new teammates Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz, a fresh wave of African talent will be making headlines. With the Africa Cup of Nations (21 December – 18 January) set to disrupt the campaign, many of the continent’s best will have a major say in how…

Director-General of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Bukola Olopade, has strongly refuted claims that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) failed to settle the bonuses owed to the Super Falcons following their participation in the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Speaking in an interview with Arise TV, Olopade dismissed comments reportedly attributed to Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade, which suggested that the players were still owed payments. He stressed that…

Nigeria’s women’s basketball team, the D’Tigress, have soared to a historic 8th place in the latest FIBA Women’s World Rankings, marking the first time any African team has broken into the global top 10 FIBA Basketball This impressive climb stems from Nigeria securing their fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s AfroBasket title in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The championship not only cemented their continental dominance but also earned qualification for the 2026 FIBA…

The wait is over — the 2025/26 Premier League season begins tonight, and all eyes are on Anfield as champions Liverpool host Bournemouth in the curtain-raiser. With new signings bedding in, title contenders strengthening, and the Africa Cup of Nations looming in mid-season, this campaign promises drama from August to May. Leagues matches this season Liverpool enter the campaign as favourites to retain their crown, having bolstered an already formidable…

By Clement Abayomi It was meant to be a fairy-tale wedding. A famous Nollywood star was at the peak of her career, a well-connected businessman had political ambitions, and the Lagos ceremony was filled with celebrities. Yet, barely a year later, it was all over. For years, fans speculated about what really happened in Funke Akindele’s first marriage. Now, the box-office record-breaker has finally shared her truth and her warning.…

The global study of 70,000 workers by consultancy WorkL found UK staff reported lower job satisfaction, higher anxiety, and poorer perceptions of employer care than the international average.

By Jeremiah Aminu The Bata dance is a cultural, spiritual, and communicative mode of expression. It goes far beyond the image of dancers adorned in colourfully patterned native attire, swinging their arms and gliding their feet to the pulsating rhythms of the Bata drum. Rather, it is a traditional performance of deep cultural and religious significance, used to communicate with and honour Yoruba deities, particularly Sango, the god of thunder,…

By Clement Abayomi Some names go beyond their literal meaning and slip into everyday conversation. One such name is “Baba Ijebu”, the popular moniker for Premier Lotto Limited, a Nigerian gaming company that specialises in lotto games and operates a sportsbook nationwide through retail agents and online. For those who play, it’s a game of chance: each draw selects five numbers from 1 to 90. You pick numbers and a…

Tottenham Hotspur have issued a strongly worded statement condemning the racial abuse directed at forward Mathys Tel following their defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. The north London club, who lost 4-3 on penalties after letting slip a two-goal lead, branded the perpetrators “nothing but cowards” after the 20-year-old was targeted on social media. Tel, who entered the match as a substitute in the 79th minute, was…

Nottingham Forest are in advanced negotiations with Ligue 1 club Rennes over the signing of French striker Arnaud Kalimuendo as Nuno Espírito Santo looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of a busy 2025-26 campaign. Kalimuendo, 23, enjoyed a prolific season in France last term, scoring 18 goals in all competitions as Rennes finished 12th in the league. His performances have drawn interest from several clubs, but Forest are believed…