By Paul Lucky Okoku From Nearly Empty College Bleachers Decades Ago to Packed World Cup Stadiums in 2026, America’s Football Journey Has Become Personal Football’s growth in America was never a question of possibility. It was only a question of time. Permit me, respectfully, to call it football. Most of the world knows the game […]

A seasoned finance professional and capital market expert, Mr. ‘Seyi Daramola, HCIB, MICA, FIOGR, has been appointed as the Managing Director of Whitecrust Asset Management Company Ltd. effective immediately. This was announced in a statement by Whitecrust Investment Limited, the parent company of Whitecrust Asset Management and a diverse portfolio of financial services subsidiaries. Daramola […]

Ndigbo in Ejigbo, Lagos State, alongside friends, associates and well-wishers from across Nigeria, gathered at Arch Bishop Adewale Martins Hall S.S Peter Catholic Church Okeafa Ejigbo LCDA, Lagos State Event Centre on Saturday, June 13, to celebrate the Onyendu Ndigbo in Ejigbo and Bobaselu of Ejigbo Land,  Alex Nwoye, as he marked his 70th birthday […]

…as global crusade train moves to Abuja June 24 By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA- THE General Superintendent of Deeper Christian Life Ministry, and Convener, Global Crusade with Kumuyi, GCK, Pastor William Kumuyi, Tuesday, revealed GCK targets over 200,000 participants as the global crusade train moves to Abuja, the nation’s capital from June 24-29, 2026. Kumuyi made […]

Nigerian-born product executive and technology transformation leader, Matthew Olugbemi, is making significant strides in the global technology ecosystem, leveraging innovation, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation initiatives to bridge opportunities between Africa and the United States. Olugbemi, who currently serves as Director of Product and Chief Operating Officer at iDbase Software South Africa, has emerged as […]

By Benjamin Njoku Lagos-based leading marketing and advertising agency Oxgital has announced the signing of popular Nigerian veteran actor, comedian and entertainer Dr Hafiz Oyetoro (aka) Saka, popularly known for his viral phrase “I don port o”, as the brand ambassador for Citi Hope Homes, the flagship residential estate project of Citi Buildings Real Estate […]

By Joseph Erunke, Abuja In a major boost to cancer care in Nigeria, Project PINK BLUE, a leading cancer advocacy and support organisation, in partnership with the Federal Medical Centre ,FMC, Abuja, has launched a dedicated Pain and Palliative Care Unit aimed at improving the quality of life of women living with gynaecological cancers and […]

By Favour Ulebor, Abuja The Child and Youth Protection Foundation and relevant stakeholders (CYPF) have called for stronger public awareness and joint action to end child labour in Nigeria, saying it remains a shared responsibility for government, communities, and families. The group made the call on Saturday in Abuja during a World Day Against Child […]

By Emmanuel Okogba VeendHQ says its AI-powered credit platform, Vida AI, helped recover ₦69 million from a ₦172.5 million portfolio of loans that were more than 90 days overdue, in a pilot that highlights the growing role of technology in loan recovery and portfolio management. The result comes at a time when lenders are under […]

By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA – The Itsekiri ethnic nationality has faulted what it calls “misleading interpretations” by Ijaw and Urhobo groups, of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s intervention in lingering differences over Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, ward delineation in Warri Federal Constituency, Delta State. In a statement Tuesday by Sir A. S. […]

Lagos-born designer Jumoke Adijat Kolawole is expanding her brand, Assurance by Jummy, beyond Nigeria as African fashion gains traction in international markets. Kolawole, founder and Creative Director of the label, said her collections merge African heritage with contemporary design to serve women who value culture, quality, and sophistication. The brand has built recognition locally for […]

Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, has announced the birth of his son.

Eight people are feared to have died when a B-52 bomber crashed shortly after take-off in California on Monday, the US air force base where the accident happened said.

Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament.

The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu, says the creation of the state police does not mean abolition of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).