Delta Pilgrims Hold Special Prayer Session in Saudi Arabia MUSLIM pilgrims from Delta State participating in the ongoing Hajj exercise in Saudi Arabia have offered special prayers for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Delta State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori during activities marking the Day of Arafat. The prayer session took place at Mount Arafat, regarded as […]
Malawi Ramp Up Preparation for WAFCON 2026 AS the build-up to the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations continues, Malawi’s women’s national team are intensifying preparations with a mini-tournament in Tanzania. The initiative comes as the team, drawn in the same group as the Nigeria women’s national football team, Egypt, and Zambia, looks to sharpen […]
Why Intentional Gifting Matters More Than Ever EID gifting is evolving from a routine tradition into something more emotionally expressive. The focus is shifting away from expensive or rushed items toward gifts that communicate care and understanding. A powerful gift is one that creates a moment of recognition—when the receiver feels genuinely known. Handmade Items […]
Nigeria Prepare New-Look Line-up for Zimbabwe Test DEFENDING Unity Cup champions, the Nigeria national football team, are expected to field a reshaped starting XI when they face Zimbabwe in Tuesday’s semi-final at The Valley in London. Head coach Eric Chelle has opted for a refreshed squad for the tournament, leaving out several established stars as […]
FIFA Qualifier Date Adjusted THE second-leg FIFA U17 Women’s World Cup qualifying match between Nigeria and Guinea has been postponed to Sunday 31st May 2026. The fixture, involving Nigeria’s Nigeria women’s national under-17 football team, was originally billed for Saturday but has now been shifted forward by one day. Officials confirmed that the game will […]
Lagos Set for Large-Scale Children’s Theatre Experience THE National Theatre Lagos will host a major theatrical production for the 2026 Children’s Day celebration with the staging of I Wish I Wish: Battle of The Winds. The fantasy-inspired musical, produced by Proud African Roots, is scheduled for May 30 and is expected to attract thousands of […]
Ozi Okoli Celebrates Milestone With Politically Charged Drama RENOWNED Nigerian broadcaster and playwright Ozi Okoli will commemorate his 50th birthday with a command performance and book launch of his new stage play, Restless Night, a dark satirical work examining insecurity, institutional collapse and social survival in Nigeria. The event will hold on 13th June 2026 […]
INEC Heads to Appeal Court Over Election Guidelines Judgment THE Independent National Electoral Commission has approached the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal seeking to overturn a Federal High Court judgment that nullified aspects of its guidelines for the 2027 general elections. The electoral commission is specifically contesting the lower court’s decision which invalidated […]
Igbo Forum Rejects Gowon’s Claim on Civil War Peace Moves A fresh controversy has emerged over the historical narrative surrounding the Nigerian Civil War, following claims by former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, that the late Biafran leader, Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, frustrated peace efforts aimed at preventing the 1967 conflict. The reaction came from […]
Nigeria’s Oil Production Recovery Faces Structural Threats Rising Output Offers Temporary Relief NIGERIA’S crude oil production recorded a second consecutive monthly increase in April 2026, raising cautious optimism over improved government revenue and foreign exchange inflows. Latest data released by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission showed that crude production rose to 1.49 million barrels […]