Lagos at standstill as Independence bridge repairs begin
Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital, was under lockdown by traffic Wednesday, a result of the shock closure of a critical bridge and an early-morning heavy downpour in the city. The very busy Victoria Island and Ikoyi were the worst-hit by the…
Ecobank remains Ghana’s top Tier-1 bank with capital of $228m
Ecobank Ghana continued to remain the biggest bank in Ghana with a Tier-1 capital of $228 million at the end of 2024, The Banker’s Top 100 African Banks for 2024 has revealed. This was followed by Access Bank Ghana in 2nd…
Elon Musk Sells Social Media Platform X, Gives Reason
Elon Musk has chosen to combine his AI startup, xAI, with his social media platform, X, in a stock-only deal worth $33 billion. This merger has increased xAI’s valuation to $80 billion. In a post on X, Musk, who owns…
2026 WCQ: Lesotho coach reacts to South Africa’s potential points deduction
Lesotho coach, Leslie Notsi, has reacted to news that South Africa could be punished for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, in one of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches in Nigeria’s Group C. Lesotho could benefit from…
FG Declares March 31 and April 1 Public Holidays for Eid-el-Fitr Celebration
The Federal Government has declared Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1, as public holidays to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr. This was announced on Wednesday in a statement by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, through the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Magdalene Ajani….
U17WCQ: Nigeria’s Flamingos trounce South Africa, reach next round
The Flamingos defeated the Bantwana 3-1 in the first leg, meaning they reached the next phase with a whooping 5-1 aggregate victory. Nigeria took a giant step to qualification for the 2025 U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday, beating South…
2026 World Cup: Kwasi Appiah Advocates for Better Player Incentives Ahead of Sudan-Senegal Match
Sudan head coach Kwesi Appiah is seeking for incentives for his players ahead of their crucial game against Senegal in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The Falcons of Jediane will face Senegal on March 18 before taking on South Sudan…
World Trade Organization chief says US concerns on tariffs need to be heard
The World Trade Organization chief urged America’s global trading partners on Friday to listen to U.S. concerns about tariffs and engage in dialogue with Washington rather than embrace tit-for-tat measures on tariffs. WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said it’s important…
Five Lawmaker That May Replace Meranda as Lagos Speaker
The political landscape of Lagos State was thrown into turmoil following the impeachment of former House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and the subsequent installation of Mojisola Meranda as the new Speaker. This upheaval has led to a disruption in…
Any woman who refuses DNA test is hiding something – Yul Edochie
Controversial Nigerian actor Yul Edochie has accused any woman opposing a DNA test for her children of hiding something. The actor made this claim in a post on his Instagram page on Friday. While advising men not to be swayed…