New Miss South Africa Mia le Roux makes history
Mia le Roux has become the first deaf woman to be crowned Miss South Africa following a divisive competition which saw one finalist withdraw after being trolled over her Nigerian heritage. In her acceptance speech, Ms Le Roux said she…
Communications minister, Tijani, gets UN institute’s appointment
Nigeria’s Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the United Nations Institute for Training and Research. Tijani said in a statement on Friday that he was honoured to be invited…
Senate denies fixing own salaries
The Nigerian Senate has strongly denied allegations suggesting it is involved in determining its salaries or receiving special fiscal packages from the Presidency. This claim, which reportedly emerged during a visit by members of the House of Representatives to former…
700,000 manufacturers, MSMEs apply for FG N150bn loan
About 700,000 manufacturers and micro, small and medium enterprises have expressed intention to become beneficiaries of the Federal Government’s N150bn loan to help businesses in Nigeria navigate the current economic crunch. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Doris Aniete,…
I’m a living testimony, Kalu inspires young Africans
D’Tigress player Ezinne Kalu has said young players in Nigeria and Africa can be inspired by the feat of the Nigeria women’s basketball team at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games as well as the stories of individual players like her…
It’s Official: Nigeria finishes Paris Olympic Games with no medal
For the eighth time in Olympic history, Nigeria’s athletes will return home empty-handed, as Team Nigeria concluded its Paris 2024 Olympic campaign without a single medal on Saturday. 88 athletes featured across 12 sports for Nigeria at the Paris Olympic…
Lagos Govt. reduces Blue Line fares by 25% for off-peak travel, effective August 12
The Lagos State Government has announced a 25% fare reduction on the Blue Line Rail during off-peak hours, set between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, effective August 12, 2024. Additionally, travel time between Marina and Mile 2 will be shortened…
Community Shield: I don’t want to sell him — Guardiola on Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has revealed that he doesn’t want to sell midfielder James McAtee this summer transfer window. Guardiola spoke following Man City’s Community Shield victory over Man United on Saturday. McAtee, who played for Sheffield United last…
England job: FA finally appoints interim manager to replace Southgate
The English Football Association, FA, have appointed Lee Carsley as the Three Lions’ interim manager for the start of the Nations League campaign in September. Carsley will now lead England in the September matches away to the Republic of Ireland…
Paris 2024: Yemisi Ogunleye wins historic Olympic gold medal
In a thrilling finale at the Stade de France on Friday, 9 August, Germany’s Yemisi Ogunleye clinched the women’s shot put gold medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her impressive throw of 20.00m secured a historic victory, marking Germany’s…