Tension in Surulere as residents protest construction of cemetery
Tension has gripped the Natufe/Animashaun Community in Surulere, Lagos, as residents over the weekend trooped out in protest against the construction of a cemetery in their neighbourhood.
Spurs humbled at home as Aston Villa hit back to win 2-1
Morgan Rogers and Emiliano Buendia inspired Aston Villa’s fightback to win 2-1 against Tottenham on Sunday as the north Londoners suffered more misery on home turf.
Nigeria’s Tech Ecosystem: Building Beyond Fintech Success
By Ibrahim Shittu Nigeria’s tech ecosystem has produced remarkable success stories—Flutterwave, Opay, Interswitch, and recently Moniepoint have put us on the global map. However, beneath the celebration lies a troubling reality: fintech captured 72% of Nigeria’s startup funding in 2024, and nearly half of Africa’s $1.4 billion in H1 2025 went to four fintech startups, […]
China commends Nigeria for joint ONSA/DSS/Army rescue of four Kidnapped citizens
▪︎ Secret Police stabilises rescued kidnapees at own medical facility The People’s Republic of China has commended the Nigerian government for the rescue of four of its citizens kidnapped in Kwara State. The rescue operation was conducted jointly by Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the military. […]
Benue Govt vaccinates 300 Yelewata IDPs against measles, polio
Mrs Benedicta Aboh, Chief Supervisor, Integrated Vaccination Campaign Fixed Team, told newsmen on Sunday in Makurdi that the immunisation exercise started on Saturday.
I wish Nigeria won’t qualify for 2026 World Cup – South Africa Minister
South Africa’s Minister of Sports, Arts, and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has declared that he does not want the Super Eagles of Nigeria to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
