PAOC 2026 Teams Up With Afriskaut to Open Global Pathways for Young Nigerian Footballers
The Organising Committee of the Prof. Akin Oyebode Cup (PAOC 2026) has announced a strategic partnership with Afriskaut, a leading African football scouting and talent identification platform, in a move aimed at boosting opportunities for young players…
Messi Ties Klose As World Cup Leading Scorer
Messi, making his 200th appearance for Argentina, delivered his first World Cup hat-trick to take his tally at the finals to 16 goals, drawing level with former Germany striker Miroslav Klose at the top of the competition’s all-time scoring charts.…
Dangote Bets on Ondo With Mega Free Trade Zone to Rival Africa’s Biggest Industrial Hubs
Nigeria’s richest businessman, Aliko Dangote is on the move again, this time to Olokola. This is another bold wager on the country’s industrial future, unveiling plans for what could become one of Africa’s largest integrated industrial…
Economic Hardship Could Worsen Corruption, Says Ex-Ado-Ekiti Chairman Fajuyi
A former Chairman of Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area, Hon. Omotunde Fajuyi, has warned that rising economic hardship and declining purchasing power could fuel corruption across Nigeria’s public sector if urgent policy adjustments are not made.…
Isak Shines on World Cup Debut as Ivory Coast, Japan Share Drama-Filled Wins and Draws
Alexander Isak marked his first World Cup appearance with a trademark finish as Sweden produced a dominant display to defeat Tunisia in their opening Group E fixture in Monterrey. The Liverpool forward, who has battled injury setbacks since his £125…
US and Iran Reach Landmark Peace Deal After Months of Tensions
The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a landmark peace agreement following intensive diplomatic negotiations meant to end months of escalating military tensions and restoring stability across the Middle East. The announcement was made by…
MTN Takes N5 Million Startup Hunt to Nigeria’s Entrepreneurial Heartland
Fresh from rewarding eight startups with N45 million in seed funding in Lagos, telecommunications giant MTN is taking its youth-focused innovation platform, The Gathering, to Aba, where emerging entrepreneurs will battle for a N5 million prize pool in a…
Democracy Day: Reflecting on the Undemocratization of Nigeria’s Democracy
Every June 12, Nigerians gather to celebrate Democracy Day, commemorating the sacrifices of countless citizens who fought for the restoration of democratic governance after years of military rule. It is a day that symbolizes freedom, popular…
How Elon Musk Became the World’s First Trillionaire
History has been made in the world of wealth and technology. Nearly six years after ranking only 35th among the world’s richest people, Elon Musk has crossed a threshold once thought unimaginable, becoming the first person in history to amass a…
State Police: Dotting the “I”s and Crossing the “T”s for National Security – Michael Olaogun
As the House of Representatives passes the Bill providing for the establishment of State Police and for Related Matters amidst the challenges of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, communal conflicts, and other forms of violent crimes appears commendable,…