Russia head coach Valery Karpin spoke about his expectations ahead of the October 6 friendly against the Super Eagles of NigeriaKarpin's comments came after Russia beat Iran 2-0 in their previous international fixture during the same breakNigeria arrived home on Wednesday after a mixed AFCON 2027 qualifier that ended w…
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have rescued five abducted women, including a mother and her infant, during an operation in Katsina State. The rescued victimsPhoto: Nigerian Army In a post obtained from the Nigerian Army’s X handle on Thursday, the troops acted on intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorist…
An old tweet by pro-democracy activist Susan Mutami resurfaced after Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo died in a helicopter crashMutami had predicted that Chivayo would die in a plane crash 'very soon,' urging followers to save her postThe resurfaced tweet sparked a wave of reactions online, with many users raisi…
Canada's immigration authority has published a list of designated learning institutions offering programmes that make international students eligible for the Post-Graduation Work PermitThe list covers all 13 Canadian provinces and territories, giving prospective international students a resource to identify where they …
Wicknell Chivayo and his wife Lucy Muteke were among six people on board a helicopter that went down in Marondera, ZimbabweThe aircraft crashed at Kudenga Farm about 40 minutes after take-off from Gandami in Chikomba district on WednesdayKenya's President William Ruto paid tribute to Chivayo as a 'dear friend' followin…
A loved-up video of singer Lojay and Davido's cousin Folashade Adeleke grooving to his new song caught widespread attention onlineChioma Adeleke jumped into the comments, addressing Davido's cousin by her first name, which sparked debate among fansA netizen called out Chioma over her comment, saying she should show mor…
Mohbad’s family has secured a major step in its continued search for answers nearly three years after his deathThe Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the family’s request for a fresh investigation into the circumstances surrounding the singer’s deathThe case has now been handed to the Special Enqu…
Swift Telephone Network Limited (STN) received a Unified Access Service Licence from the federal government, clearing its path to operate nationwideThe indigenous telecom company, which traced its roots to a small business centre in 1998, went through years of setbacks before reviving its push for a full licenceTelecom…
Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson set the internet ablaze after sharing what appeared to be pre-wedding photos togetherThe Nollywood actress broke her silence on the viral images, revealing they were taken for an upcoming film projectThe movie, titled My 30th Wedding, is set to premiere on Ademoye's YouTube channel on T…
The Lagos State Deputy Governor and All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Obafemi Hamzat, has met with the General Overseer of the Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries, Pastor Lazarus Muoka. Hamzat disclosed the meeting in a post on Wednesday, saying they discussed the need for…
An old video of Apostle Arome Osayi sharing a claimed encounter with Jesus on a Tanzanian beach resurfaced amid his ongoing feud with VDMIn the clip, Osayi described asking Jesus for the power to raise the dead and reverse autism, and the response he says he receivedThe video has sparked a wave of reactions from Nigeri…
The Borno State Police Command explained that five Nigerian youths arrested while wearing 'Tinubu Must Go' T-shirts were caught with suspected drugs and other itemsThe suspects face charges including criminal conspiracy, thuggery, and inciting disturbance under the Borno State Penal CodeAmnesty International rejected t…
The UK government has outlined eligibility rules for foreign nationals who wish to remain in the country after their partner passes awayApplicants must have held a family visa tied to their partner and must be physically present in the UK at the time of applicationThe application fee for indefinite leave to remain stan…
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has published a list of 17 countries that have signed bilateral agreements for its technical intern training programmeThe agreements, described as memoranda of cooperation, are designed to ensure the proper and smooth running of the programme between Japan and sending coun…
Christianah Soremekun, a Lagos State University graduate, announced her first-class result in Business Administration on LinkedIn in August 2026Beyond her academics, Soremekun said she led, served, and volunteered throughout her four years on campus while keeping her grades intactThe LASU graduate described the achieve…
Nkechi Blessing broke down in tears as she announced the death of her colleague CJay, whose real name is Chijioke NwokaforThe actress shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram page on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from a hospital in BadoreA visibly devastated Nkechi Blessing also revealed she would be postponing …
Twin sisters Sonusi Busolami Taiwo and Sonusi Busayomi Kehinde both graduated from Osun State University with strikingly similar CGPAsThe sisters initially gained admission into the Department of Public Health before switching to the Department of Nursing Science in their 200 levelThe twins revealed they studied togeth…
GistReel Morocco have matched a FIFA ranking record held by Nigeria for 32 years after the Atlas Lions climbed to fifth in the world. The rise means Morocco have become only the second African nation to reach fifth place in the FIFA men’s world rankings, joining the Super Eagles, who achieved the feat in April 1994. Mo…
Music executive Don Jazzy has responded after an X user claimed he was expecting a baby with Ayra Starr’s motherThe social media user shared videos of Don Jazzy and the singer’s mother while making the claim about an alleged unborn childDon Jazzy appeared unimpressed by the allegation, directing the X user to his famil…
For years, countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia have been among the most attractive destinations for Nigerians looking to study, work, build businesses or provide better opportunities for their families. But the immigration picture is changing. PAY ATTENTION: Find it fast with our new search featu…
The UK government has announced a cap of 8,000 applications per year for its High Potential Individual visa, a route designed for recent graduates of top global universitiesThe visa is open to graduates who completed a bachelor's degree or higher at an institution listed on the Global Universities ListSuccessful applic…
A Nigerian solar technician opened a customer's lithium battery pack brought in for an upgrade and made a deeply alarming discovery about its constructionThe battery had been assembled without a Battery Management System, with wires already melting inside and a dead cell left in the packThe technician shared the inspec…
Mandy Kiss has disclosed that she has returned to her family home in Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, after her time in the Lagos social sceneThe social media personality said people are free to mock her over her past decisions, but urged them to learn from the mistakes she madeMandy also opened up about being welcomed back by h…
Nigeria's external debt climbed from $43.16bn in June 2023 to $54.52bn by June 2026, a rise of about 26%The World Bank Group held the largest share of Nigeria's multilateral debt at $20.73bn as of June 2026The Debt Management Office confirmed total public debt reached N166.79 trillion at the end of June 2026PAY ATTENTI…
Veteran actor Richard Mofe-Damijo, RMD, has urged Nigerians to see themselves as ambassadors of the country and recognise that their conduct shapes Nigeria’s reputationSpeaking at the 2026 Pivot Nigeria conference in Lagos, he said reputation is built through consistent actions and challenged Nigerians to uphold their …