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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 […]

CBN Warns Against Panic Withdrawals, Says Old Notes Remain Legal Tender

The Central Bank of Nigeria has reiterated that all denominations of naira notes it issued remain legal tender and should be accepted as payment for goods and services. The apex bank, in a statement by its Director Corporate Communications Dr Isa AbdulMumin, also directed its branches across the country to continue issuing adequate quantities of […]

Nigeria Ranked Third Among Female Runners In The World

Nigeria is ranked third in an elite league of female runners in the world. Nigeria is jointly ranked third with Bahamas, having Seven sub-11s runners behind USA (62) and Jamaica (23), thus outranking the European countries. Also, this means Nigeria is the hub of the highest, fastest female 100m sprinters produced in African history and […]

Mr Eazi Releases Highly Anticipated Album, ‘The Evil Genius’

Singer and producer, Mr Eazi has released his highly anticipated album, ‘The Evil Genius.’ Recorded between several African countries, Europe and U.S. that include Republic du Benin, Rwanda, Ghana and Nigeria, Mr Eazi dives deeply into subjects like love, betrayal, loneliness, and family. In a first-of-its-kind fusion of African music and art, Mr Eazi commissioned […]

D’Tigress Beat Senegal To Win Historic 4th Afrobasket Title

Nigeria’s senior women basketball team, D’Tigress, on Saturday defeated Senegal 84-74 to win the 2023 Afrobasket Championship in Kigali, Rwanda. D’Tigress dominated the game and never gave Senegal any chance, recording scorecards of 19-10, 24-21, 26-19 and 22-17 in the four quarters of the game. History was also made as the Head Coach of D’ […]

2023WWC: Super Falcons Draw England In Round Of 16

The Super Falcons will face England in the round of 16 at the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Nigeria finished runners-up in Group B with five points after a goalless draw with Ireland yesterday, while England thrashed China 6-1 today to confirm the matchup. England, the European champions, finished winners of Group D with nine points […]

Kano Pillars Unveil Maikaba As New Coach

Kano Pillars Football Club have unveiled Abdullahi Maikaba as their new coach for the next one year. Speaking at the event on Monday in Kano, Babangida Little, the chairman of the club, promised the coach a favourable working environment. The chairman expressed optimism in the ability of the club’s new coach to deliver on the […]

NLC Slams FG’s Plan to Distribute N500bn As Palliatives To Nigerians

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has slammed the plan of the Federal Government to distribute N500bn as palliatives to Nigerians and government officials to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy. Its President, Joe Ajaero, in a statement yesterday argued that the Federal Government was “seeking to impoverish the people further by taking […]

BBN ‘All Stars’ Edition to Premiere July 23

The eighth edition of the Big Brother Naija television reality show is to premiere July 23 till October 1 as an all-star 70-day show, with housemates from the seven previous editions. Dr Busola Tejumola, Executive Head, Content & West Africa Channels, MultiChoice Nigeria who disclosed, said the premiere would air on all Africa Magic channels: […]