MOBO CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH EPIC CEREMONY IN MANCHESTER: WINNERS AND SHOW HIGHLIGHTS OF MOBO AWARDS 2026
Olivia Dean, Jim Legxacy, RAYE and Central Cee are amongst the top winners at the MOBO Awards 2026 tonight. Hosted by Eve and Eddie Kadi, the MOBO Awards 2026 brought the party from Manchester’s Co-op Live to the world with an unparalleled evening of live music with legends, global and homegrown music stars – befitting of a celebration to mark 30 years of the MOBO Organisation. The […]
Maguire Pushes New Contract, Backs Carrick for Permanent Man United Job
Harry Maguire says Manchester United are advancing talks over a new deal that would extend his stay by two years, with an option for a third, ahead of his current contract expiry after the 2025/26 season. The 33-year-old defender has driven United’s climb to third place, helping the team stay unbeaten in seven league matches […]
UK Increases Visa, Residency and Citizenship Fees from April 2026
The United Kingdom will increase visa, residency and citizenship fees from April 8, 2026, impacting Nigerians and other foreign applicants. Short-term visit visas will rise from £127 to £135, while student visas increase from £524 to £558. Skilled worker and other work visa categories also see notable hikes. Permanent residency fees go up to £3,226, […]
Health Workers Protest in Abuja Over 2026 Sector Bills
Health sector unions under JOHESU have mobilised members for a nationwide protest in Abuja over the proposed Health Sector Executive Bills 2026. The protest, scheduled for Thursday, March 26, will see healthcare workers gather at Unity Fountain before heading to the National Assembly Complex. The unions say the bills, which have passed first reading in […]
Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 Set to Drive Innovation and Partnerships in Lagos
The Omniverse Africa Summit 3.0 is set to convene Africa’s most influential voices in technology, entrepreneurship, policy, and the creative economy in Lagos this June.The four-day summit, themed “Connected Future: Synergy for Impact,” will hold from June 2 to 5, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts in Iganmu.Organisers say the […]
President Tinubu says Global Partnerships Will Crush Insecurity and Protect Vulnerable Nigerians
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s “Renewed Hope” commitment to tackling Nigeria’s security challenges, asserting that the fight against criminal “tyranny” remains a top priority. Speaking at his Lagos residence during an Eid-el-Fitr gathering as he hosted the Vice President Kashim Shettima and 23 Governors on Sunday, the President emphasized that […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU BEGINS HISTORIC STATE VISIT TO THE UNITED KINGDOM
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, will depart Abuja on Tuesday, March 17, for a State Visit to the United Kingdom as guests of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.King Charles will host President Tinubu and his wife at Windsor Castle from Wednesday, March 18, to Thursday, […]
PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS POLITICAL APPOINTEES SEEKING ELECTIVE OFFICE TO RESIGN BY MARCH 31, 2026
By Raliat Adenekan President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has directed all political appointees under his administration who intend to contest elective offices in the forthcoming 2027 general elections to resign their appointments on or before March 31, 2026. The directive is pursuant to the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well […]
Apple Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Celebrations with Special Alicia Keys Performance at Apple Grand Central in New York
April 1 marks five decades of Apple and thinking different, with resulting innovations that have shaped culture and the way people connect, create, and experience the world. This afternoon, Apple launched its anniversary celebrations with an exclusive performance by Alicia Keys at Apple Grand Central. Performing in front of a packed concourse, the 17-time Grammy Award–winning artist and producer […]
FIFA sanctions Nigeria, DR Congo over W’Cup play-off infractions
Four months after the disputed 2026 FIFA World Cup African play-off final between Nigeria national football team and DR Congo national football team, FIFA has sanctioned the Nigeria Football Federation and the DR Congo Football Federation following disciplinary incidents that occurred during the match. DR Congo beat Nigeria 4–3 on penalties in Morocco to advance […]
