Aston Villa and Man City Advance to FA Cup Semi-finals

Aston Villa and Man City Advance to FA Cup Semi-finals

A brace from Marcus Rashford and a strike from Jacob Ramsey earned Aston Villa a comfortable 3-0 win against Preston North End in the FA Cup Quarter-final yesterday. Villa have now reached their first FA Cup semi-final since 2015, where they will now take on Crystal Palace in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium.  Elsewhere, Manchester […]

Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Fight

Nigerian Boxer Olanrewaju Dies After Collapsing in Ghana Fight

A Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during an undercard boxing match in Ghana at the weekend. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing League at Bukom Boxing Arena. He was reportedly leading on points before […]

President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to embrace Spirit of Eid el-Fitr

President Tinubu Urges Nigerians to embrace Spirit of Eid el-Fitr

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged all Nigerians to embrace the spirit of Eid-el-Fitr by demonstrating greater love and compassion, particularly toward the vulnerable, and extending acts of charity to all. The President, who in an interview with journalists after the Eid-el-Fitr prayers marking the end of Ramadan at the Abuja National Eid Prayer Ground […]

Davido Becomes First Living Male Artist on Rolling Stone Cover

Davido Becomes First Living Male Artist on Rolling Stone Cover

BACKGROUNDRolling Stone Africa proudly announces Nigerian afropop sensation Davido (real nameDavid Adedeji Adeleke) as the cover star for their March/April issue. For over a decade,Davido has continuously pushed the envelope of his artistry and played a significant role inshaping the international repute of African music on the international stage with hits like “If”,“Fall”, “Blow My […]

Blatter and Platini Win Second Court Victory in Fraud Case

Blatter and Platini Win Second Court Victory in Fraud Case

Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini emerged victorious in court once again yesterday, now holding a 2-0 lead in their trial outcomes against Swiss federal prosecutors. Once the most influential figures in football, former FIFA president Blatter and former UEFA president Platini were acquitted for the second time in a case that has spanned a decade. […]

UNILAG, French Embassy Strengthen Education and Research Ties

UNILAG, French Embassy Strengthen Education and Research Ties

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it seeks to solidify its bilateral relationship between the University and the Embassy of France in Education, Research and cultural exchange. Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos, Professor Folasade Ogunsola made this known when he played host to the French Ambassador to Nigeria, His Excellency, Marc Fonbaustier. Vice-Chancellor, Folasade Ogunsola […]

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Military Strikes in Black Sea

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Stop Military Strikes in Black Sea

The United States says it has reached separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to implement a ban on attacks by the two countries on each other’s energy facilities. If implemented, the agreements would represent the clearest progress yet towards a wider ceasefire that Washington sees a […]

Headies Awards 2025 Rescheduled to April 27

Headies Awards 2025 Rescheduled to April 27

The 17th edition of the Headies Awards has been moved from April 5 to April 27, 2025, due to unforeseen circumstances. In a statement, the Headies Academy apologised for any inconvenience caused by the date change and assured stakeholders that the ceremony would be an unforgettable evening of music, glamour and excitement. This year’s edition […]

Super Eagles Eye Win Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier

Super Eagles Eye Win Against Zimbabwe in World Cup Qualifier

The Super Eagles are expected to rise to nine points and be fully back into contention after today’s encounter in their 2026 World Cup qualifying matchday Six encounter against the Warriors of Zimbabwe, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. General Secretary of the Nigeria Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, while calling on Nigerians to come […]

Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a “Declaration of War”

Chad Calls Sudanese Threat a "Declaration of War"

Chad has condemned a senior Sudanese general’s threat to target its airports, calling it a “declaration of war.” Its foreign ministry vowed to respond according to international law if a “square metre of Chadian territory is threatened”. The warning follows comments from Lt-Gen Yasir al-Atta, the deputy commander of Sudan’s army, who said the UAE […]