Napoli FC’s Victor Osimhen missed the Super Eagles’ departure to Bouake for the crucial semifinal against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana, citing abdominal discomfort, according to a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) report. Nigeria, after a 1-0 victory over Angola, left their Abidjan base for Bouake on Monday. Media officer Babafemi Raji explained Osimhen’s absence, stating, Read More…
Month: February 2024
Jimi Solanke, iconic Nigerian storyteller, dies at 81
Jimi Solanke, a veteran actor, dramatist, folk singer, poet, and playwright, who enchanted audiences with his expressive face, baritone voice, and contagious smile, died on Monday at the age of 81. He was on his way to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital when he succumbed to a brief illness, according to his family. Solanke, Read More…
Unequal Laws, Equal Terror
It is becoming increasingly dangerous to be poor. Don’t believe the yarn that all men are equal. Is the man eking out a living on a tired patch of earth on the desert fringes of Katsina equal to his compatriot luxuriating in the cosy embrace of Abuja without a visible means of livelihood? The law Read More…
Nigeria’s financial sector navigates global debt surge, balancing risks
As Nigeria grapples with its debt dynamics, expert voices weigh in on the delicate equilibrium between issuance and investor sentiment. Thys Louw, seasoned portfolio manager at Ninety One, highlights the central concern: the divergence between debt issuance and inflows into dedicated funds. For high-yield issuers, this divergence poses a significant challenge. In a Reuters report, Read More…
Police confirm heartbreaking tale of tragic lovers’ demise in Lagos apartment
The Police Command in Lagos State has confirmed the deaths of a man and a woman, suspected to be lovers, in an apartment in the Ojodu area of the state. According to SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s Public Relations Officer, the sudden and unnatural death was reported to the Ojodu Police Division on Sunday at Read More…
Burna Boy makes history with dazzling Grammy performance
As the first Nigerian artist to ever take the coveted Grammy stage, Burna Boy stole the show with a phenomenal performance that transcended borders and solidified his position as a global music force. “It’s amazing to be bringing something new, something fresh, something different, something exciting,” Burna declared with infectious energy, setting the tone for Read More…
Dangote Fertiliser Gets Major Boost as Shell Commits to $2.5 Billion Gas Supply Facility
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, received a significant boost for his fertiliser plant today as Shell and its partners announced a final investment decision to build a dedicated gas supply facility. The $2.5 billion Dangote Fertiliser and Petrochemical Plant, the largest urea complex in Africa, will receive 100 million standard cubic feet of gas per Read More…
Premier League Sunday recap: Arsenal stun Liverpool, Wolves shock Chelsea, and United triumph over West Ham
Premier League action on Sunday delivered thrilling encounters across England, reshaping the league standings and sparking conversations about team performances and managerial futures. In a headline-grabbing match at the Emirates Stadium, Arsenal injected new life into the title race by overcoming lacklustre leaders Liverpool with a convincing 3-1 victory. The win narrowed the gap between Read More…
Namibia’s Interim President Nangolo Mbumba addresses election intentions amidst Geingob’s passing
Nangolo Mbumba, stepping into the role of interim president following Hage Geingob’s demise, firmly declares he won’t contest the upcoming elections, paving the way for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. This unprecedented move sets the stage for potential history, as Nandi-Ndaitwah could become Namibia’s first female president. Mbumba’s announcement, atypical in African politics, emphasises his commitment to a Read More…
APC’s Fuad Laguda emerges winner in Surulere Federal Constituency I by-election
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Mr. Fuad Laguda, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, as the victor of the Surulere Federal Constituency I by-election in Lagos State. Laguda, who confidently asserted his aspirations to succeed Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, expressed determination throughout the campaign, stating, “I am committed to serving the people of Read More…