Turkish President Erdogan Declares Israel Terrorist State
The President of Turkey, Tayyip Erdogan, has tagged Israel a terrorist state Erdogan, who is one of the world leaders who has been vocal against Israel’s bombardment of Gaza since the conflict started in October, made the tag during an address before the Turkish Parliament on Wednesday, calling for the trial of Israeli leaders for […]
Saudi Embassy Addresses Cancelled Visas, Says Deported Nigerians Submitted ‘Incorrect Information’
The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia clarified media reports about the deportation of 264 Nigerians upon entry into the Kingdom, stating that it was not targeting Nigerians. In a statement released yesterday, the Saudi Embassy explained that the passengers who were denied entry and subsequently deported to their initial destinations did not fulfill the entry […]
Asake Releases ‘Lonely At The Top’ Remix Featuring H.E.R
Asake links up with American superstar H.E.R for the remix of his hit single from the Work Of Art Album “Lonely At The Top”. The original broke records topping the charts in Nigeria where it set a new 13 weeks record. The track is from Asake’s second album, “Work of Art,” and it discusses the […]
Liverpool Football Star Reunited With Father
Colombian football star Luis DĂaz has been reunited with his father Luis Manuel DĂaz who was released by rebels after holding him hostage for 12 days. The Liverpool striker and his father cried as they hugged each other for the first time since his release last Thursday to United Nations and Catholic Church officials. Luis […]
Oshoala, Nnadozie Shortlisted As Nigeria Dominates CAF Women’s Awards
Super Falcons’ Asisat Oshoala and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie have been included on the shortlist for the 2023 CAF Women’s Awards. CAF released the shortlist of nominees yesterday with coach Wandy Waldrum also nominated for Coach of the year. Apart from Oshoala, other Nigerian nominees for the Player of the Year include Nnadozie, Christy Ucheibe, Osinachi […]
CBN Says Old Naira Notes Remain Legal Tender Indefinitely
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says the old Naira banknotes will henceforth remain legal “ad infinitum”, in line with international best practices and to forestall a repeat of earlier experiences. Recall that the CBN had introduced redesigned N200, N500 and N1,000 denominations in October 2022, and had set certain deadlines for legal tender status […]
Lagos Set To Host Second Edition Of ‘Entertainment Week’ In December
Entertainment Week Lagos (EWL), the groundbreaking platform which unites the global entertainment industry in the heart of Lagos, is set to gather the brightest stars and industry leaders from across Africa’s booming US$62million entertainment industry. With its second edition scheduled for December 13 to 20, 2023, at the Livespot Entertarium in Lagos, organisers have announced […]
Cole Palmer, Rico Lewis And Ezri Konsa Get First England Call-ups
Rico Lewis, Cole Palmer and Ezri Konsa have been called up to the England senior squad for the first time. Chelsea forward Palmer and Man City defender Lewis have been elevated from the U21s squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Malta and North Macedonia. Meanwhile, Aston Villa defender Konsa, who won the Under-20s World […]
World Cup Qualifiers: Super Eagles Camp Opens, Lesotho Arrive
The camp of the Super Eagles in Uyo has opened ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Lesotho and Zimbabwe as the invited players begin to troop in on the back of impressive performances for their respective clubs. Meanwhile, Boavista’s left-back Bruno Onyemaechi faces uncertainty in Nigeria’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign as […]
Gabon: Military Declare Elections For August 2025
The military government that overthrew President Ali Bongo Ondimba has announced on Monday (Nov. 13) that presidential and legislative elections will be held in August 2025. According to an “indicative” timetable to be validated by a national conference next April, this development must still be submitted to a national conference including “all the nation’s” vital […]