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UEFA TO HOLD EMERGENCY MEETING OVER FIFA INVESTMENT PLAN

UEFA's 55 member associations will hold an emergency meeting later this week to discuss FIFA's controversial proposal to sell stakes in its major competitions to external investors. The virtual meeting follows FIFA's announcement of plans to establish a new commercial subsidiary to oversee its flagship competitions, including the men's and women's World Cups and the Club World Cup. According to FIFA, external investors would be permitted to acquire stakes in […]

todayJuly 29, 2026

Foreign

TUCHEL DEFENDS TACTICS AFTER ENGLAND WORLD CUP SEMI FINAL LOSS

England manager THOMAS TUCHEL has defended his tactical decisions following the Three Lions' 2-1 defeat to Argentina, which brought their 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign to an end. Argentina secured the 2-1 victory over England in the semi-final played yesterday, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States. Speaking after the match, TUCHEL acknowledged that his team became too passive after taking the lead and failed to maintain possession, allowing […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 1

Economy

PRESIDENT TINUBU REJECTS TWO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY BILLS OVER CONSTITUTIONAL FLAWS

President BOLA TINUBU has declined assent to two bills passed by the National Assembly, citing constitutional concerns and drafting defects that must be corrected before the proposed legislation can become law. The Senate was informed of the President's decision on the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management of Nigeria Bill, through two separate letters read on the floor […]

todayJuly 10, 2026

News

VERYDARKMAN MOCKS GOVERNOR OKPEBHOLO OVER ALLEGED POOR WAEC RESULTS.

Controversial social commentator, VERYDARKMAN has stirred online buzz with the release of a diss track targeting several prominent figures, including Edo State Governor, MONDAY OKPEBHOLO, and popular clergyman, JEREMIAH FUFEYIN.  In the recently released track, VERYDARKMAN mocked Governor OKPEBHOLO’s leaked West African Examination Council WAEC results, which showed low grades, and criticized the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for endorsing a candidate with such poor academic records.  He also accused […]

todayJuly 24, 2025

News

ZENITH BANK ANNOUNCES FIRST FEMALE GROUP MANAGING DIRECTOR.

Zenith Bank has named ADAORA UMEOJI as its first female Group Managing Director/Chief Executive with her appointment subject to the approval of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which takes effect from June 1, 2024.  She takes over from EBENEZER ONYEAGWU, whose five-year term expires on May 31, 2024, after a very successful tenure.   The Bank in a statement yesterday saidUMEOJI is the first female GMD/CEO since the inception of the bank, and her appointment is consistent with the bank’s executive transition tradition, succession plan, and […]

todayMarch 20, 2024

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URBAN SPOTLIGHT: MID3

Introducing MID3: A Rising Star in Nigeria's Afro-Fusion Scene. Born and raised in Nigeria, MID3 embodies the rich tapestry of Afro-fusion music, drawing inspiration from a diverse array of genres and cultural influences. From a young age, MID3's passion for music was ignited by the melodies of legends like Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti, and Lagbaja, whose distinctive styles left an indelible mark on his musical journey. A Fusion of Influences […]

todayMarch 8, 2024

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DAVID GUETTA: U.S. MUSIC INDUSTRY VIEWS AYRA STARR AS THE NEW RIHANNA, RECOGNIZING GLOBAL IMPACT

In a recent interview, Grammy award-winning producer David Guetta shared intriguing insights into how the U.S. and UK music industry perceives Ayra Starr. The multi-platinum-selling producer, who collaborated with the Mavin princess on the tra  ck 'F U,' delved into Ayra Starr's standing in the Western music landscape. According to David Guetta, Ayra Starr is regarded as the new Rihanna by the music industry in Los Angeles and London. This […]

todayDecember 5, 2023

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