Flamingos to Host SA in U-17 World Cup Qualifier Return Leg
Nigeria U-17 female football team, the Flamingos, will host South Africa’s Bantwana on March 15 at Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne-Remo for the return leg in the qualification series for this year’s FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup finals. The winner of the March 15 clash will progress to the final round of the qualification series. […]
US Pulls Staff from South Sudan Over Unrest
The United States has ordered all its non-emergency staff in South Sudan to leave, amid rising tensions in the country. Issing the directive, the US State Department warned that fighting was ongoing in South Sudan between various political and ethnic groups and that “weapons are readily available to the population”. Fighting in recent days has […]
Trace Awards 2025 Highlights Captivate Global Audiences
The Trace Awards were born out of a passion for Afro-Urban music, aiming to celebrate and promote the creativity of this culture on the world stage. After a ceremony celebrating Afro-Urban music and culture, Trace is delighted to announce the broadcast of the Trace Awards 2025 highlights on its channels worldwide. The Trace Awards brought […]
Mr Eazi Mourns Mother’s Passing
Nigerian musician Mr Eazi, whose real name is Oluwatosin Ajibade, has shared the heartbreaking news of his mother, Ifeoma Ajibade’s, passing. In an emotional tribute posted on Instagram on Thursday, the 33-year-old artist described his late mother as his biggest supporter, strictest critic, and strongest protector. “Thank you, Mummy, for your sacrifices, strength, and unwavering […]
Trump Issues ‘Last Warning’ to Hamas Over Hostages
US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza. It comes just hours after the White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the US has been negotiating directly with Hamas to try to secure the release of the hostages. Washington has until […]
FG Launches AI Training for Teachers
Federal Government has launched an Artificial Intelligence training programme to equip 6,000 senior secondary school teachers across the 36 states and the FCT. Unveiling the minimum standards for senior secondary education during the launch, organised by the National Senior Secondary Education Commission, the Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa, tasked educators to embrace this evolution […]
Lassa Fever Deaths Rise to 80 in Nigeria
Nigeria recorded 80 deaths from 413 confirmed Lassa fever cases across 11 states during Epidemiological Week 6 (Feb. 3–9, 2025). The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) said in an information on its official website, that the case fatality rate (CFR) had risen to 19.4 per cent, up from 17.5 per cent in […]
Portable Claims He’s in Psychiatric Treatment
After being declared wanted by the Ogun State Police Command, singer, Habeeb Badmus, well known as Portable, took to his Instagram page to declare himself a mad man who is currently undergoing treatment at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta. The controversial singer also appealed to the Ogun State Government and Nigerians in the post, […]
Benfica, Bayern, and Brugge Advance to UCL Last 16
Benfica held off Monaco to a 3-3 draw in Lisbon to seal their place in the Champions League last 16, 4-3 on Aggregate, to face either Barcelona or Liverpool. Bayern Munich snatched a 3-2 aggregate victory over Celtic after a 1-1 draw in the return leg last night. Club Brugge beat Serie A side Atalanta […]
Meghan Markle Rebrands Lifestyle Brand as “As Ever”
Meghan Markle Reveals New Brand Name: “As Ever” Meghan Markle has rebranded her lifestyle business, changing the name from American Riviera Orchard to As Ever. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, shared the news just days before the release of her Netflix series With Love, which debuts on March 4. The new name signifies a major […]
