ICYMI: Messi wins record eighth Ballon d’Or crown, Osimhen, Oshoala make history
Argentina captain Lionel Messi won a record-extending eighth Ballon d’Or for the best player in the world on Monday in Paris, France. Messi beat Norway’s…
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Saudi Arabia set to host 2034 World Cup after Australia decides not to bid
Saudi Arabia looks set to be the host of the 2034 World Cup after the only other country to have shown an interest in hosting — Australia — made a…
PICTORIAL: King Charles visits Kenya, says ‘no excuses’ for colonial abuses
King Charles III began the second day of his trip to Kenya on Wednesday after acknowledging there was “no excuse” for colonial-era abuses during Britain’s…
Unconstitutional for politicians to be INEC REC – Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana (SAN), has said it is unconstitutional to appoint political members to be Resident Electoral Commissioners (REC). Falana said it has…
Ex-US VP, Mike Pence, Withdraws From 2024 Presidential Race
Former United States Vice President, Mike Pence, has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, amid lagging poll numbers and financial challenges. According to the CNN,…
Nigeria can achieve 3.4% growth rate in two years with investment in commodity market, say experts
A financial expert, Dr. Abubakar Muhammad, has harnessing the potentials of Nigeria’s commodities ecosystem was a potent way forward in the country’s quest for sustainable…
Lionel Messi nominated for MLS Newcomer of the Year Award
Lionel Messi was among three finalists named on Thursday for Major League Soccer’s Newcomer of the Year award despite the Argentine star playing only six league…
Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang dies of heart attack
He had a heart attack on Thursday and passed away in Shanghai just after midnight, state-run news agency Xinhua said. During his 10-year tenure as…
Forex ban lift on 43 items will hurt economy – MAN
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria has criticised the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to lift restrictions on 43 items from accessing forex through the official…
Academy mourns ace broadcaster, Jika Attoh
The West Africa Broadcast and Media Academy has expressed sorrow over the passing of its Executive Director and ace broadcaster, Nkemjika Attoh, who died on…
German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, visits Nigeria
The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany, Olaf Scholz, will visit Nigeria on October 29 and 30 2023. A statement posted on the website…
Eagles maintain 40th position in FIFA rankings
Despite recording a win and a draw in their last friendly games during the international break, their only games since the last FIFA world rankings…