China Warns U.S. Against Interfering in Nigeria’s Affairs
China has cautioned the United States against meddling in Nigeria’s internal matters following U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of military action over alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning reaffirmed Beijing’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying China backs Nigeria’s right to pursue its […]
The federal government is considering a salary increase for individuals in political positions
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission has indicated its intention to reassess the salaries of political office holders in Nigeria, citing that the present earnings are insufficient, impractical, and outdated, given the increasing responsibilities and economic challenges. During a press conference held in Abuja on Monday, Mohammed Shehu, Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation, […]
Nigeria Wins Afrobasketball Championship
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have won an unprecedented fifth consecutive #AfroBasketWomen title, becoming the first country in Africa to win this title five times in a row. Nigeria defeated Mali in a nail-biting final, showing grit and determination to win a remarkable seventh Afrobasket title. They have dominated and conquered Africa, winning their 29th match on the […]
MAJESTY LYN SHARES ‘SITUATIONSHIP’ E.P
Port Harcourt born music artist and femcee, Majesty Lyn (born Charleslyn Rosebeth Charles) have released her new body of work tagged ”Situationship”. Majesty Lyn’s Situationship EP is a bold, introspective, and sonically diverse project that cements her status as a rising star in Nigeria’s music scene. Described by fans on X as “clean, smooth, and […]
Nigeria seal 10th Wafcon as comeback stuns Morocco
Nigeria produced a sensational second-half comeback to beat hosts Morocco 3-2 and seal a record-extending 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title. The Atlas Lionesses led 2-0 at the break in Rabat through Ghizlane Chebbak’s fine curling effort and a scuffed shot from Sanaa Mssoudy. But Esther Okoronkwo inspired the West Africans after the break, […]
FULL LIST: Nigeria Ranks 5th Globally in Social Media Time
Nigerians rank among the world’s top social media users, with 2024 data placing them fifth globally for average daily time spent online. According to figures from Cable.co.uk and We Are Social, shared by World of Statistics, Nigerians spend an average of 3 hours and 23 minutes per day on social media. Kenya tops the list, […]
Mexico defeats the Falconets in a World Cup preparatory match.
In a friendly game on Monday in Bogota, Mexico defeated Nigeria’s under-20 women’s football team, the Falconets, 0-1. The game was the last in their build-up to the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup, which was hosted in the capital city of Colombia, Club Banco de la RepĂşblica. Alejandra LomelĂ’s shot in the fifteenth minute proved […]
N178 billion Onne terminal, Rivers State to be inaugurated Next Week by President Tinubu.
The terminal operator said in a statement on Sunday that the President, Bola Tinubu, will formally open the renovated West Africa Container Terminal in Onne, Rivers State, on Wednesday of next week. The statement affirms that the $115 million, or over N178.2 billion, extraordinary upgrading project started at WACT in 2021. It also stated that […]
My goals are to become Miss Universe Nigeria and learn more about my Nigerian heritage. – Chidinma Adetshina
Chidinma Adetshina, a 23-year-old former Miss South Africa contender, has expressed interest in learning more about her Nigerian heritage. In an interview with News Live SA that was published on X.com on Thursday, Adetshina disclosed this. She said in the interview that she had not been to Nigeria in more than 20 years and that […]
Big Brother Naija Returns for Season Nine with Grand Prize of ₦100 Million and SUV
The highly anticipated reality TV show, Big Brother Naija, is set to return for its ninth season with an exciting lineup and grand prizes. This year’s winner will walk away with a grand prize of ₦100 million and a brand-new SUV. The announcement was made by Busola Tejumola, MultiChoice’s Executive Head of Content and West […]