The Super Eagles have commenced preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, with eleven players already in camp in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Taiwo Awoniyi, and Ola Aina are among the early arrivals. Caretaker head coach Augustine Eguavoen and his assistant Fidelis Ilechukwu are also in Uyo, ready to…
New yam festival, in Igbo land, is one of the oldest traditional and cultural festivities that portrays and promotes the Igbo identity in grand styles. As one of the biggest Igbo cultural festivities marked annually, the festival often comes in stages, beginning with its celebration at community level by traditional rulers of various towns, after…
The matriarch of the Yar’adua family, Hajia Dada, has passed away at the remarkable age of 102. She was the mother of former Nigerian President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, as well as late Shehu Musa Yar’adua and Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’adua, the current Chairman of the Senate Committee on Army. Hajia Dada’s passing occurred on Monday…
The Canada-based Nigerian woman, Amaka Sonnberger, who was arrested on Monday risks a potential two-year prison sentence in the country or deportation if found guilty of calling for violence against Nigerians of Yoruba and Benin descent The suspect appeared in court on monday following her arrest by Toronto Police on September 1, 2024, for allegedly…
A frightening incident occurred on the Tarkwa-Takoradi road when the vehicle carrying Ghana’s coaching trio, including former Premier League defender John Paintsil, was involved in a car crash. Fortunately, head coach Otto Addo, assistant coach Paintsil, and goalkeeping coach Fatawu Dauda are in stable condition and expected to make a full recovery. The accident happened…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has the backing of senior Old Trafford figures to deliver the sustained success the club craves. After surviving an eighth-placed finish last season – United’s worst since 1990 – thanks to the FA Cup final win against Manchester City, the Dutchman is under pressure again after Sunday’s 3-0 home…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate Ozee has promised to give his colleague, Onyeka 10 per cent of the reality show’s prize money if he emerges as the winner. Organisers of the show dissolved the pairs on Sunday, leaving the housemates to compete solo for the grand prize. During a conversation with Onyeka on…
Nigerian singer, Augustine Amedu Obiabo, popularly known as Blackface, has made a public call for a reunion of the defunct music group, Plantashun Boiz. The group, which consisted of Blackface, 2Face (now known as 2Baba), and Faze, was a prominent force in the Nigerian music scene before their split in 2004. Blackface took to his…
The three leading opposition figures in Nigeria – Atiku Abubakar (PDP), Peter Obi (Labour Party), and Rabiu Kwankwaso (NNPP) – are exploring a potential merger to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election. According to PDP deputy national spokesman Ibrahim Abdullahi, the opposition leaders are willing to put aside personal…
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has honored renowned folktale music icon, ‘Gentleman’ Mike Ejeagha, by renaming Obinagu Road, reconstructed by his administration, to Mike Ejeagha Crescent. This gesture recognizes Ejeagha’s significant contributions to the state’s cultural heritage. During the commissioning of four roads in the Abakpa Nike area, including Mike Ejeagha Crescent, Governor Mbah…
