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Lionel Messi has announced the first edition of the Messi Cup, an international youth soccer tournament to be held in South Florida that will include Inter Miami and Barcelona. Messi, with his production company 525 Rosario, will host the tournament between December 9 and 14,…
With Halloween right around the corner, Wales and Belgium were given an early fright when their World Cup qualifier was temporarily suspended when a rat ran onto the pitch. After disrupting proceedings shortly after the hour mark on Monday, the rat, after a short tour of the…
Expecting the best in difficult times can feel almost impossible, especially in a country where challenges may seem endless. But in the midst of it all, staying optimistic isn’t just the right mindset, it’s a survival skill. What It Truly Means To Stay Optimistic: Staying…
Nigerbev Limited, producer of the BEST spirits range in Nigeria, has unveiled new packaging for its flagship BEST portfolio. The unveiling introduced redesigned packaging for all seven variants in the BEST family, BEST Cream, BEST Whisky, BEST London Dry Gin, BEST Vodka, BEST…
The Federal Government and electricity generation companies (GenCos) have finalised the implementation framework for the ₦4trillion Presidential Power Sector Debt Reduction Plan — a landmark initiative approved by President Bola Tinubu to restore financial stability, unlock…
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Super Eagles on their emphatic 4-0 victory over the Cheetahs of the Benin Republic and commended the team for keeping the nation’s hope alive as they pursued qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In a statement by his…
The International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA) has congratulated CP Saka Adewale on his redeployment from the position of Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and his strides while he held sway in the nation’s capacity. A statement signed by…
South Africa thrashed Rwanda 3-0 in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match in Group C played at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night to book their ticket to the global showpiece. The result saw Bafana Bafana qualifying for the World Cup in Canada, Mexico and the USA…
The Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, has said the gale of defections by politicians from other political parties to the governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has exposed the cracks in the camp of the opposition. He noted that while these cracks were becoming…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its decision to adopt the Consensus Mode for the conduct of its governorship primary election in Ekiti state. APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday. He said the…
In a thrilling encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Tuesday evening, Victor Osimhen showcased his extraordinary talent by scoring a hat-trick, leading Nigeria to a commanding 4-0 victory against Benin Republic in their final…
Former Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, has expressed delight over the full competitive debut of Olakunle Olusegun for the Super Eagles in Nigeria’s last crucial 2026 World Cup qualifier against the Benin Republic on Tuesday. In a post shared on his official Facebook page…
The crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) took a new turn, Tuesday, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the National Chairman of the party, Ambassador Umar Damagum, and the party’s National Legal Adviser, Kamaldeen Ajibade, openly disagreed with one another…
The United States Army War College (USAWC) has posthumously conferred one of its highest international honours on the immediate-past Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff (COAS), late Lieutenant General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja. LEADERSHIP reports that Lagbaja was 23rd Chief of Army…
The convener of XPLORE Disruptors, Engr. Light Ihesiulo, has said that the annual tech event has continued to ignite a wave of innovation across the continent, bringing together startups, investors, and innovators on a transformative platform that celebrates African…
Grammy-winning R&B legend Michael D’Angelo Archer, popularly known as D’Angelo, has died at the age of 51. The acclaimed “Brown Sugar” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” singer passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, following a prolonged battle with cancer. His family…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly addressed his absence from the recent Council of State meeting, attributing it to pre-scheduled official duties even as he dismissed media reports of a rift with President Bola Tinubu as ‘unnecessary…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has publicly addressed his absence from the recent Council of State meeting, attributing it to pre-scheduled official duties even as he dismissed media reports of a rift with President Bola Tinubu as ‘unnecessary…
