2024 Ballon d’Or to Award Men and Women Equally for First Time
The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony is set for September 22 in Paris, and for the first time, men and women will receive an equal number of awards. Organisers announced new categories for women, including best goalkeeper, top scorer, and best young player, bringing the total to six each for men and women. An additional Socrates […]
Ibadan Airport to Begin International Flights by June 2026
Oyo State Government says the Ladoke Akintola International Airport in Ibadan will begin international flight operations by June 2026. Its Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, announced yesterday that the international terminal is 15% complete, while major upgrades to the runway and safety systems are underway to modernize the airport and boost both domestic and international […]
SE Reps Seek JAMB Boss Resignation Over UTME Failures
The South East Caucus of the House of Representatives has called for the resignation of JAMB Registrar Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, citing a “catastrophic institutional failure” during the 2025 UTME affected by technical glitches, which affected nearly 380,000 students. The caucus said the Board’s response has been grossly inadequate, while also lamenting poor communication, scheduling conflicts […]
Army Denies Neglecting Widows of Fallen Soldiers
The Nigerian Army has denied allegations of neglecting widows of fallen soldiers, stating that it has a robust welfare system in place to support the families of deceased personnel. According to Lt.-Col. Appolonia Anele, Acting Director of Army Public Relations, the Army urged individuals making allegations to come forward with specific details and evidence to […]
Cassie Testifies Against Diddy in Sex-Trafficking Trial
American rapper, Sean “Diddy” Combs’ ex-girlfriend, Casandra Ventura (Cassie), has told the hip-hop mogul’s sex-trafficking trial that he controlled her life and coerced her into “humiliating” sex acts. The America singer, popularly known a Cassie, took the stand as the prosecution’s key witness in the sex-trafficking trial of “Diddy” in New York yesterday. The hip-hop […]
Adichie to Headline ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival in Enugu
Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie will headline the inaugural ‘Things Fall Apart’ Festival in Enugu State, scheduled for June 29 to July 5, 2025.The festival, organized by the Centre for Memories – Ncheta Ndigbo, expands on the annual Things Fall Apart Day to honor Chinua Achebe’s global literary legacy. Adichie, seen as a literary […]
Lagos to Monetize ₦3T Assets, Enforce Tax Compliance
The Lagos State Commissioner of Finance, Mr. Abayomi Oluyomi, has announced a sweeping shift in the state’s financial strategy with a plan to unlock revenue from previously untapped areas, including the securitization of idle state assets and the establishment of long-term financial structures. A key component of this strategy is the identification and valuation of […]
US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs by 115%
In a major breakthrough, the United States and China have agreed to slash tariffs on each other’s goods for 90 days, as they de-escalate their trade war. Starting tomorrow Wednesday, both countries will reduce tariffs by 115%, meaning U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports will drop to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on American goods will fall […]
FEC Endorses Medipool to Lower Drug Prices
In a bid to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system and reduce escalating costs of pharmaceutical products and drugs in the country, the Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved Medipool, a group purchasing organisation, as supplier of essential healthcare products across Nigeria. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Dr Ali Pate, who announced this after FEC […]
Amorim: I’ll Step Down if Man Utd’s Poor Form Continues
Ruben Amorim has conceded he should step aside as manager if Manchester United take their poor league form from the end of this season into the next campaign. United’s poor finish hit another low at Old Trafford as they lost 2-0 to a West Ham side that had failed to win any of their previous […]