Written by Star African strikers Victor Osimhen of Nigeria and Bryan Mbeumo of Cameroon want to grace the 2026 World Cup tournament, but only one of them can succeed. Nigeria face Gabon and Cameroon meet the Democratic Republic of Congo on Thursday in Rabat in the semi-finals of an African play-offs series for the global showpiece. … Continue reading “Osimhen, Mbeumo Potential Key Figures In African World Cup Play-Offs”
The captain of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, William Troost-Ekong, has confirmed that the team boycotted training on Tuesday over unpaid allowances and bonuses. The players failed to participate in training ahead of their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier play-off, as they awaited the resolution of outstanding payments. In a tweet on Tuesday, Troost-Ekong … Continue reading “World Cup Play-Off: Super Eagles Captain Ekong Confirms Training Boycott”
A Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the alleged money laundering trial of the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, to January 29, 30 and February 4 and 5, 2026 for continuation of trial. Justice Emeka Nwite on Tuesday, November 11, allowed the prosecution counsel, Kemi Pinheiro (SAN), to conclude the examination of … Continue reading “Alleged money laundering: Court Fixes Yahaya Bellos trial for Jan 29”
It’s possible that history will not remember Patrick Dumont as anything other than as the guy who married billionaire Miriam Adelson’s daughter. The Dallas Mavericks’ governor did what sports fans typically want out of their owners: he stayed out the way and trusted his executives to make the best decision for his team. Unfortunately for … Continue reading “Nico Harrison fired as Mavs GM, but his legacy will live forever”
Nigeria’s preparations for Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon suffered a major setback on Tuesday as the Super Eagles players and officials boycotted training in Rabat over unpaid allowances and bonuses. According to veteran BBC journalist Oluwashina Okeleji, the entire squad, including backroom staff, refused to train due to long-standing financial grievances […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri ABUJA— The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, yesterday, adjourned further hearing on the 19-count money laundering charge the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, filed against the former Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, to January 29, 2026. Bello, who piloted the affairs of Kogi state from 2016 to 2024, … Continue reading “Money laundering charge: Court shifts ex-Gov Bello’s trial to Jan 29”
After requesting a speedy appeals process, former Bad Boy label owner Sean “Diddy” Combs was granted the request by a federal judge Nov. 3, shortly after the mogul was transferred to his preferred prison, FCI Fort Dix. According to NBC News, the approval was given by U.S. Circuit Court Judge Beth Robinson, who sits on … Continue reading “Federal Judge Grants Diddy Speedy Appeal”
The new “no tax on tips” law could push many restaurants to reconsider their mandatory gratuity policies if they want qualified tips for employees under Trump’s latest tax regulations. Under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, certain workers can deduct up to $25,000 in “qualified tips” per year from 2025 through 2028. However, this may … Continue reading “Trump’s ‘No Tax On Tips’ Forces Restaurants To Shift Service Fees To Large Groups”
….Enforcement begins Jan 2026 By Joseph Erunke Abuja—The Federal Government has officially banned the production, sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and bottles below 200 millilitres, in a decisive move to curb alcohol abuse and protect public health. According to the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, full … Continue reading “FG bans production, sale of alcohol in sachets, small bottles”
By Sola Ogundipe Key stakeholders in the Lagos State health sector have consented to a strengthened commitment and partnership on routine immunisation towards combating vaccine-preventable diseases among children in the State. The participants who included representatives of the Lagos State government, professional health associations, the academia, the media, and development partners among others resolved to … Continue reading “Stakeholders unite under GSK-BOOST project to strengthen routine immunisation in Lagos State”