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Kehlani wants ICE agents to skip out on streaming her music, declaring them not true fans of artistry. The “Folded” singer, known for her social advocacy, posted a strict message to any ICE agents who consider themselves fans. She emphasized that she does not align with any employees with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. […]

A bout between two undefeated fighters is in the works, as a boxing promoter says a planned two-fight “home and home” series will feature boxers Claressa Shields and Lauren Price. According to a BBC News interview, promoter Ben Shalom said that Price, whose record stands at 10-0 after her latest bout against Stephanie Pineiro, will be […]

Members of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are incensed by the de-recognition of the leadership of their party by Nigeria’s electoral umpire, INEC, relying on a March 12, 2026 judgement of the Court of Appeal in Abuja (Appeal No. CA/ABJ/145/2026) viz: Senator David Mark v. Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe & Ors. This move by the […]

 “The recapitalisation programme has strengthened the capital base of Nigerian banks, reinforcing the resilience of the financial system and ensuring it is well-positioned to support economic growth and withstand domestic and external shocks.”  –- Olayemi Cardoso, Governor, Central Bank of Nigeria. By ISAH CHIROMA In April 2026, Nigeria finished a major project to strengthen its banks, […]

By TONY AYODELE Recent developments in Nigeria’s health sector can be traced to the implementation of recommendations from the Steve Oronsaye Report, which called for the rationalisation, restructuring and improved efficiency of government agencies and regulatory bodies.  What began as a cost-saving and efficiency-driven initiative has now evolved into a broader institutional reform process, particularly within […]

The stripping of Senegal of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, title and awarding it to the runners-up and hosts, Morocco, by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, has ignited one of the fiercest controversies in football history. The emotionally-charged 2025 AFCON final on January 18, 2026 in Rabat was held up for about […]

The military has confirmed the killing of a 14-year-old girl in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, saying it has commenced an investigation into the incident.   According to reports, a stray bullet allegedly fired by members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) killed a 14-year-old girl on Saturday in the Costain area of Maiduguri. […]

   Human rights organisation, Amnesty International (AI), has called on the Federal Government to launch a thorough investigation into the killing of a 14-year-old girl by a stray bullet in Maiduguri, Borno State.   The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday while the victim was carrying out household activities. It is unclear where the stray bullet […]

  PSV Eindhoven were crowned Dutch champions for the 27th time on Sunday with five matches left of the season after second-placed Feyenoord’s 0-0 draw with Volendam. PSV hold an unassailable 17-point lead at the top of the table after bouncing back from successive defeats with a 4-3 victory over Utrecht on Saturday. Peter Bosz’s […]

By Progress Godfrey The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) says it has launched an investigation into an alleged data breach involving Remita Payment Services Ltd., Sterling Bank and other entities. This follows reports of a suspected cyberattack circulating on dark web forums, where threat actors claimed to have accessed and exposed sensitive customer and institutional […]

  Leeds reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 39 years as they survived a dramatic penalty shoot-out after squandering a two-goal lead in a thrilling clash with West Ham on Sunday. Daniel Farke’s side were moments away from victory at the London Stadium after Ao Tanaka’s first-half goal and Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s […]

There is a particular genius to Nigerian politics: the ability of each new administration to repeat the sins of its predecessors while insisting it is engaged in national salvation. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, a man who once styled himself as the architect of modern opposition politics, has now become the chief engineer of Nigeria’s quiet […]