Musa, Iheanacho Dropped from Eagles’ WCQ Squad
Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has left out Ahmed Musa, and Kelechi Iheanacho from his final 23-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Rwanda and Zimbabwe. Stanley Nwabali, William Ekong, Calvin Bassey, Olaoluwa Aina, Alex Iwobi, Wilfred Ndidi, Ademola Lookman, Victor Osimhen and Simon Moses made it to the final list […]
EFCC Warns Against 58 Fake Investment Firms
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has alerted Nigerians to the operations of 58 companies posing as investment entities and defrauding innocent Nigerians of their hard-earned money. Its Spokesperson Dele Oyewale, who disclosed this yesterday in Abuja, noted that the companies (with names available on its website) are neither registered with the Central Bank […]
UK-Nigeria Launch Creative Industries Working Group Under Trade Partnership
UK and Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) Launches Creative Industries Technical Working Group London, UK, 11th March 2025 In a major stride toward fostering innovation and collaboration, the UK and Nigeria have officially launched the Creative Industries Technical Working Group, marking a pivotal development in the UK-Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP). This partnership […]
Flamingos Set for Crucial U-17 World Cup Qualifier Against South Africa
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. […]
El-Rufai Defects to SDP Ahead of 2027
Immediate-past Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has resigned from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and defected to the Social Democratic Party, SDP in preparation for the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued yesterday, El-Rufai cited a growing disconnect between his personal values and the current direction of the APC, as the primary […]
NELFUND Urges Female Students to Apply for FG Loans
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has advised female students to take advantage of the Federal Government’s zero-interest education loans to support their academic pursuits and financial stability. Its Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, who gave this advice yesterday at the NELFUND Women Forum Programme, held in celebration of the 2025 International Women’s Day (IWD), said […]
Arsenal Stall as Liverpool Close in on Title
Arsenal’s faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another damaging blow after a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford yesterday. The Gunners sit 15 points behind runaway leaders Liverpool, now with just one game in hand. Liverpool had secured a 3-1 win against relegation bound Southampton to inch even closer to the title. Other […]
Mark Carney Succeeds Trudeau as Canada’s Prime Minister
Former central banker, Mark Carney, has won the race to become leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party. Official results confirmed yesterday that Carney will now succeed Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister. Carney will take over at a tough time in Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with longtime ally the United […]
Trump Proposes $5M “Gold Card” Visa for Investors
U.S. President Donald Trump has floated the idea of replacing a visa program for foreign investors with a so-called “gold card” that could be bought for $5 million as a route to American citizenship. Trump told reporters he will replace the “EB-5” immigrant investor visa program, which allows foreign investors of large sums of money […]
Clint Hill, JFK’s Protective Secret Service Agent, Dies at 93
Clint Hill, the former Secret Service agent who bravely attempted to shield President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy during the assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, passed away on Feb. 21 at the age of 93. His wife, Lisa McCubbin Hill, confirmed his passing on Feb. 24, describing him as “humble, selfless, confident, […]
