Naira firms at N1,320/$ as NFEM turnover plunges to five-month low
The Nigerian Naira experienced a notable appreciation in the official foreign exchange market, firming up to N1,320 per US dollar on Monday, September 7. However, this gain was accompanied by…
Ooni names NBA star Jaylen Brown ‘Babatunde’
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Monday hosted American basketball star Jaylen Brown and bestowed on him the traditional Yoruba name, “Babatunde”. Brown, a player for the Boston…
FIFA, CAF delegation to arrive Abuja Monday
…Insist no decision on Nigeria situation for now Contrary to reports that world football governing body, FIFA and the National Sports Commission (NSC) delegation led by its chairman, Mallam Shehu…
Customs officer dies in Cross River crash
A 54-year-old Customs officer, Mr Etteng Ise, has died in a lone motor accident along the Ikom-Calabar Highway in Cross River. The accident occurred near Alesi Village in Ikom Local…
Collapsed building: Emergency responders on ground – Wike’s aide
Mr Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has confirmed the collapse of a three-storey building in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, at…
‘It’s not easy’ – Maresca agrees with Haaland that players started season tired
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca said on Monday finding form early in the season “was not easy” for his World Cup players ahead of the club’s Champions League opener at…
Police deploy school protection squad in Ogun
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta As public and private schools in Ogun State prepare to resume for the 2026/2027 academic session,the State Police Command has deployed its School Protection Squad across…
Building collapses in Abuja hours after FCTA sealing
By Omeiza Ajayi A building has collapsed in Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, barely hours after the Development Control Department in the Federal Capital Territory Administration FCTA sealed the structure and…
2027: Atiku using subsidy promise like APC used Muslim-Muslim ticket — Fayemi
By Bayo Wahab Former Ekiti State Governor and ex-Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Kayode Fayemi, has described the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar’s proposal on…
D’Tigress end World Cup campaign winless after France defeat
By Adegboyega Adeleye Nigeria’s D’Tigress ended their 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup campaign without a win after suffering a 111-56 defeat to France in their final Group B game…