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Super Eagles Struggle in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, Minister Demands Explanation

The Super Eagles have faced a disappointing setback in their quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, failing to secure a win in their recent matches against South Africa and Benin Republic.

The Nigerian national football team, the Super Eagles, are facing significant challenges in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers following their failure to secure maximum points against the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a recent match. The Super Eagles, eager for a victory after a draw against South Africa in their previous fixture, suffered a […]

European Union Increases Schengen Visa Application Fees for Non-EU Citizens

The European Union (EU) has announced a hike in Schengen visa application fees for adult African and other non-EU citizens. The fee, previously set at €80, will now stand at €90 per application.

The European Union (EU) has announced a hike in Schengen visa application fees for adult African and other non-EU citizens. The fee, previously set at €80, will now stand at €90 per application. This adjustment, disclosed by the European Commission on its official website, is scheduled to take effect from June 11, 2024. As per the […]

Tems creates a new record on Spotify for a Nigerian female artist

On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album 'Born In The Wild', Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist.

Tems achieved her greatest Spotify streaming day on June 7, 2024, the day after her debut album “Born In The Wild” was released. Tems recorded 5.33 million global streams on the first day of her first album, placing her second behind Ayra Starr, who recorded 6.3 opening day streams for her newly released sophomore album, […]

Oriental derby abandoned as Enyimba protests penalty decision

it was a catastrophic and abrupt end to the oriental derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba International, after the game was abandoned following a late penalty call.

It was a catastrophic and abrupt end to the oriental derby between Enugu Rangers and Enyimba International, after the game was abandoned following a late penalty call. The Week 35 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) match, which was a title decider, saw Enyimba player abandon the game, and fans invaded the pitch, after a penalty […]

Woman sues Netflix over Baby Reindeer character

A Scottish woman who allegedly inspired the character Martha in the hit Netflix drama Baby Reindeer is suing the streamer for defamation, negligence and privacy violations.

A Scottish woman who allegedly inspired the character Martha in the hit Netflix drama Baby Reindeer is suing the streamer for defamation, negligence and privacy violations. Fiona Harvey, who says Martha is based on her, argued in a lawsuit filed in a California court on Thursday that Netflix told “brutal lies” about her to over […]

Tems Releases Debut Album “Born in the Wild”

On June 7, 2024, boosted by the release of her debut album 'Born In The Wild', Tems accumulated 8 million streams which is a record for a Nigerian female artist.

Nigerian singer Tems has officially released her debut album, *Born in the Wild*, through RCA Records/Since 93′.  The 18-track album includes the pre-released singles “Me & U” and “Love Me JeJe,” the latter of which features an interpolation of Seyi Sodimu’s 1997 classic of the same name. To support the release, Tems is embarking on […]

Premier League Clubs Vote to Retain VAR 

English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to continue using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming season, despite ongoing controversies and criticisms.

English Premier League clubs voted on Thursday to continue using the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system for the upcoming season, despite ongoing controversies and criticisms. The decision was made at the Premier League’s annual general meeting, where 19 out of the 20 clubs voted in favor of retaining the technology.  According to the BBC, Wolverhampton […]

US Sanctions Palestinian Militant Group Lion’s Den

The US State Department announced on Thursday that it has sanctioned the West Bank-based Palestinian militant group Lion’s Den in response to its involvement in a series of violent incidents over the past two years.

The US State Department announced on Thursday that it has sanctioned the West Bank-based Palestinian militant group Lion’s Den in response to its involvement in a series of violent incidents over the past two years. Lion’s Den, operating out of the city of Nablus, has been implicated in numerous violent attacks targeting Israeli settlements as […]