Kwara-Oyo bridge collapse disrupts traffic, injures several commuters
The Moro Bridge linking parts of Kwara State to neighbouring Oyo State has collapsed after a heavy-duty truck caved in the structure while crossing on Wednesday night.
ODEGBAMI: 1984 – Best and worst year of my football career
The only continental club trophy that Nigeria had not won by 1984 was the African Championship Clubs Cup. A few clubs had got to the finals, or close to it, and faltered. In 1984, IICC Shooting Stars FC of Ibadan were probably the best team on the African continent, parading an awesome squad of goal […]
D’Tigresses WNBA Tour is long-term investment – Ugo Udezue
By Pius Ayinor The Chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation, Ugo Udezue, has made a review of the D’Tigress WNBA Tour and described it as a long-term investment for the team. The Nigerian women’s national basketball team, D’Tigresses, will be rounding off their playing tour of the USA with […]
Super Eagles recruitment: Is Eric Chelle’s diaspora drive a lazy way out?
By Douglas Baye-Osagie The news that Eric Chelle is tracking Femi Azeez of Millwall, fresh off being rated the best right winger in the English Championship, and William Osula of Newcastle United for a potential Super Eagles debut, reignites a familiar debate: have we now fully committed to scouting Europe’s leagues rather than combing the […]
How Mike Adenuga inspires beyond wealth, by Onochie Anibeze
Chief Mike Adenuga Jr. is certainly not the only wealthy man in Nigeria. So why is it that, year after year, his birthday sparks an outpouring of heartfelt celebration unlike any other? It’s not just about money or fame. In fact, if you read the tributes, you’ll notice something striking—people rarely dwell on his riches. That’s not […]
ADC Crisis: The untold winners of Supreme Court verdict, by Emmanuel Aziken
The decision of the Supreme Court of Nigeria to remit the leadership crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) back to the trial court may, at first glance, appear like a procedural outcome. However, beneath the surface lies a profound reaffirmation of democratic principles and a subtle but significant boost to Nigeria’s multiparty system. At the heart […]
Abuja to host Youth Roundtable June 27
The Renewed Hope Youth Round Table 2026 is set to hold on Saturday, June 27, in the Federal Capital Territory, following its formal unveiling at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja.
Is there a tit for tat going on? By Muyiwa Adetiba
Some four years ago, when the then candidate Bola Tinubu felt hemmed in by friends and foes alike and saw his political ambition to become the President of the country slipping away, he made the famous ‘Emi l’okan’ statement at a gathering of APC faithful in Ogun State. It was a statement which bewildered many people, including, […]
Radisson Blu Ikeja gets new GM as Lagos tourism eyes premium hospitality growth
By Jimoh Babatunde The appointment of a new general manager at one of Lagos’ leading upscale hotels is being seen as a positive signal for the city’s growing tourism and business travel market. As Radisson Hotel Group announced the appointment of Yehia El-Mansoury as General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja. The move comes […]
Mo Abudu hails Michael Jackson’s biopic
Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu has expressed excitement following the groundbreaking record set by Michael Jackson’s biographical film, “Michael” which grossed ₦123.2 million during its opening weekend at the Nigerian box office.
Otti finds his niche, by Emeka Obasi
With the current leadership deficit facing the country, Abia State governor, Dr. Alex Otti believes the best way out is for competent people to jump into the murky water of politics instead of crying buckets over non performance. Otti was a banker, rising to the enviable position of Managing Director before veering into politics. So far, he […]
