FIFA dismissed the Nigeria Football Federation’s (NFF) protest against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) over player eligibility in their 2026 World Cup African play-off on procedural grounds, veteran football journalist Kunle Solaja has reported.

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja As part of efforts to provide basic healthcare services to rural communities, the Esther Matthew Tonlagha (EMT) Foundation in collaboration with Kogi state Ministry of Youths and Sports Development has conducted a medical outreach in Kogi State. The outreach, held in two communities—Ogene-Igah and Okpo—featured dental care, eye care, general medical […]

Google has revealed that integrating its advanced AI model, Gemini, into its advertising systems has reduced irrelevant adverts by about 40 percent, as the company expands the use of artificial intelligence to improve search and digital marketing experiences.

No fewer than 20 leaders of industrial unions in the country have met with the Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila

The legal representatives of the family of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, have faulted the capacity of some laboratories selected for the ongoing paternity test involving his son, Liam.

The Kogi State Government has reiterated its commitment to deepening youth inclusion in governance and expanding opportunities for young people across the state. The Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Hon. Aridaojo Monday Anyebe, made this known while receiving the leadership of the North Central Reform Youth Assembly (NCRYA) in his office in Lokoja. Anyebe […]

*Orakpos, Birmingham pastors explore boundless grace in new book Nigerians-in-Diaspora, Pastors Gabriel and Parah Orakpo have announced the publication of their new book, “Unmerited: Discovering the Depths of God’s Grace.” The book was released in March 2026 through a partnership publishing between Zabrol Synergy Ltd, a Nigerian-in-Diaspora company and Fairchild & Brave Ltd (evolved from […]

By Beulah Odijie  Dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts and fashion influencers,  converged on the Oriental Hotel Waterfront, Lagos, at the weekend for the Àjoyò Guinness World Records® Attempt, aimed at promoting Nigeria’s iconic Adire fabric as a global cultural symbol. The event, organised under the #Àjoyò2026 initiative, sought to break the record for the “Most Photos of […]

By Juliet Umeh Experts have identified technology adoption as a critical factor limiting the growth of women-owned businesses in Nigeria, urging entrepreneurs to embrace digital tools to move from survival to scale. They made this known at the Zoho Women in Business Summit West Africa 2026 – Nigeria edition, where stakeholders highlighted how manual processes […]

By Peter Egwuatu Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s foremost firm in investment immigration, wealth retention and global mobility, will host an exclusive leadership conversation to commemorate International Women’s Day 2026, bringing together influential female leaders, entrepreneurs and professionals shaping the future of business and enterprise across the continent. The high-level event, scheduled for Friday, March 20, […]