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FALZ OPENS UP ON WHY HE LEFT ACTIVE LEGAL PRACTICE

Popular Nigerian rapper and actor FALZ has explained that he quit active legal practice due to the growing demands of his career in the music industry. The entertainer, who was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2012, said it became increasingly difficult to combine the legal profession with entertainment as his popularity continued to rise. Speaking during a recent interview, FALZ recounted an experience in court where a judge recognised […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

Football

SUPER FALCONS THRASH EGYPT 6-2 TO REACH WAFCON QUARTER-FINAL

Nigeria's Super Falcons have qualified for the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations after thrashing Egypt 6-2 in a dominant display. The nine-time African champions took control of the match with goals from ASISAT OSHOALA, GIFT MONDAY, UCHENNA KANU, CHIDINMA UCHEIBE, RASHEEDAT AJIBADE and JOY OMEWA, while N. GHAZY scored twice for Egypt. The convincing victory secured Nigeria's place in the knockout stage as they continue their […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

News

RHGM SOUTHEAST ENDORSES GOVERNOR MBAH’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA

The Renewed Hope Grassroots Movement (RHGM), Southeast Zone, under the leadership of the National Zonal Coordinator, ELVIS CHIJIUBA ANIEBO, has thrown its weight behind the governor of Enugu state, PETER MBAH, insisting that his administration has demonstrated a clear commitment to rebuilding Enugu through massive infrastructure renewal, economic expansion, improved public services, and strategic reforms aimed at repositioning the State for sustainable growth. The group, in a statement signed by […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

Crime

NBA FAULTS EFCC OVER OSUN STATE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNT FREEZE

The Nigerian Bar Association, NBA has challenged the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission over its reported decision to place a restriction on the Osun State Government's bank account, insisting that the agency has no constitutional power to take such action without following due legal process. The EFCC had directed that no withdrawals should be made from the state's statutory allocation account, explaining that the decision followed the discovery of unusual […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

National

PRESIDENT TINUBU COMMENDS INTER-AGENCY COLLABORATION IN RESCUE OF 308 KIDNAP VICTIMS

President BOLA TINUBU has commended security agencies on the successful rescue of 308 Nigerians who were abducted in separate incidents in Niger and Kwara states, describing the operation as a significant achievement. The rescued victims included 163 people kidnapped from Woro Community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State and 145 others from Niger State, who were freed during a coordinated intelligence-led operation conducted in the Kainji Lake National […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

Foreign

• U.S LIFTS 12-YEAR RESTRICTION ON NIGERIAN VESSELS

The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, ADEGBOYEGA OYETOLA, has announced that the United States Coast Guard has lifted the Condition of Entry imposed on vessels arriving in the United States from Nigeria. The restriction, which came into effect on June 25, 2014, required vessels that had visited designated Nigerian ports within their previous five port calls to undergo additional security measures and enhanced scrutiny before accessing U.S. waters. In […]

todayAugust 18, 2026

Entertainment

BURNA BOY AND SHAKIRA’S ‘DAIDAI’ TOPS GLOBAL CHART FOR FIFTH WEEK

Dai Dai,” the official song of the 2026 FIFA World Cup by Afrobeat stars BURNA BOY and SHAKIRA, has maintained its position at the top of the Billboard Global 200 chart for a fifth consecutive week and the Billboard Global U.S. chart for the eighth week. Billboard disclosed the development today on X, a month after the tournament concluded on July 19, 2026, with Spain defeating Argentina 1-0. The song […]

todayAugust 18, 2026

News

ARSENAL CONFIRM 2026/27 SQUAD NUMBERS FOR PLAYERS

Ahead of the 2026/27 Premier League season, which begins this weekend, Arsenal have announced the squad numbers for their players. In a post on the club’s website, MIKEL ARTETA’s side confirmed that BRUNO GUIMARAES, who joined the Gunners from Newcastle United, will wear the number 39 jersey. According to the post, CHRISTOS TZOLIS has chosen the number 17 shirt, while ILLAN MESLIER will wear number 30, last worn by RAHEEM […]

todayAugust 18, 2026

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