Nigerian eFootball analyst and content creator KIDAEFB is leveraging gaming content to help thousands of young players develop strategic thinking, analytical skills, and a deeper understanding of competitive esports. As esports continues to expand across Africa, KIDAEFB has emerged as one of the content creators using digital gaming platforms not only for entertainment but also […]

By Juliet Umeh The payment gateway arm of TeamApt and part of the Moniepoint ecosystem, Monnify, has announced that it processed over N25 trillion in transactions in 2025, reinforcing its position as one of Nigeria’s leading financial infrastructure providers for businesses. The transaction volume, equivalent to approximately $18 billion, represents a 38 percent increase from 2023 […]

Founder of the MAAUN Group of Universities and President of the Association of Africa Private Universities (AAPU), Prof. Adamu Abubakar Gwarzo, has congratulated the Vice Chancellor of Northwest University (NWU), Kano, Prof. Amina Salihi Bayero, on her 56th birthday. In a statement issued on Thursday, Gwarzo described Prof. Bayero as an accomplished scholar, administrator and […]

…commissions 20MW mini-grid project in Kogi In commemoration of Democracy Day, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) for its aggressive drive in deploying off-grid and mini-grid power solutions to power the nation’s underserved communities, universities, markets, and hospitals. The President in his democracy day broadcast reiterated his administration’s stance that […]

By Chioma Okoye Professional footballer and entrepreneur Emmanuel Idegu has emphasized the growing importance of personal branding for athletes, urging young sports professionals to develop identities that extend beyond their performances on the field. Speaking on the evolving landscape of modern sports, Idegu noted that athletes now operate in a highly connected digital environment where […]

By Etop Ekanem A socio-cultural group, Benin Leaders of Thought, has criticised comments allegedly made by former Governor Godwin Obaseki’s media aide, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, on the role and responsibilities of the Oba of Benin, describing the remarks as disrespectful to the revered Benin monarchy. The group was reacting to comments reportedly made by Osagie during […]

Mexico and South Africa’s 2026 World Cup opener will be remembered for all the wrong reasons after a chaotic contest produced three red cards, joining an infamous list of the tournament’s most ill-disciplined matches.

South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has urged his teammates not to lose faith in their World Cup campaign despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Thursday.

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Strategic Command, has arrested 73 suspects and recovered various illicit drugs during a one-day intelligence-led operation across the state.

Iran on Thursday said it had not reached a final decision on a deal with Washington after US President Donald Trump announced a “great settlement” to end the war.