Shakira, Burna Boy thrill fans at historic FIFA World Cup final show
Colombian pop star Shakira and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy delivered a joint performance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup official song, “Dai Dai,” during the first-ever halftime show the World Cup final. The performance took place on Sunday at the New York New Jersey Stadium as part of FIFA’s inaugural Super Bowl-style halftime […]
Group congratulates Badejo-Okusanya
Women in Business and Politics has congratulated Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya (SAN), on her election as President-Elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), saying her emergence marks a milestone for women’s leadership. The group’s Coordinator, Hassie Oyama, said in a statement on Monday in Abuja that the election reflected NBA members’ confidence in Badejo-Okusanya’s vision, competence […]
Spanish nationals in Lagos celebrate team’s World Cup win
Some Spanish nationals in Nigeria on Monday celebrated their national team’s gritty 1-0 victory over Argentina at the finalof the 2026 FIFA World Cup played at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, U.S. The Spanish nationals gathered to watch the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at Churrasco Restaurant, 1C Ozumba Mbadiwe Road, […]
EFCC arraigns Warri Refineries’ ex-MD over alleged money laundering
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned Jimoh Yisawu, former Managing Director, Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company Ltd, for money laundering. Yisawu, who was arraigned on eight-count charge before Justice Inyang Ekwo of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty to all the counts. After his not guilty plea, the […]
Renewed Hope Ambassadors laud Tinubu, say reform beneficial
The Renewed Hope Ambassadors and members of the Presidential Communications Team on Sunday commenced the inspection of strategic federal and state government projects in Kogi State. The team inspected the Kabba Junction section of the Abuja – Lokoja Expressway, which is also the starting point of the Lokoja – Benin Expressway. The Kogi State […]
NBA president-elect pledges improved welfare, opportunities for lawyers
The President-elect of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mrs Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, has pledged to prioritise the welfare of lawyers by promoting better earnings, improved working conditions and enhanced professional opportunities. Badejo-Okusanya made the pledge in a message posted on her X account on Sunday after emerging winner of the NBA’s 2026 national officers’ […]
Participants urge UNILAG law students to embrace AI, data skills
University of Lagos (UNILAG) Law students must embrace data analysis and artificial intelligence, this was the conclusion of participants at the end of a workshop held in the institution. Speaking to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the participants said that the skills are essential for the future of legal practice in Nigeria. The […]
NUJ, NAWOJ laud Tinubu on road projects
The joint leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) and the Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ) in the South-West has commended President Bola Tinubu for the ongoing construction of major road projects across the region. The commendation is contained in a communiqué issued at the end of a three-day retreat held between […]
Adeola accuses Ogun opposition of targeting state treasury
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship candidate in Ogun State, Sen. Solomon Adeola, has accused opposition politicians of pursuing personal interests aimed at accessing the state’s treasury rather than serving the people. This is contained in a statement iin Abeokuta on Sunday by his Media Adviser, Kayode Odunaro. Adeola was quoted to have made […]
Ooni loses elder brother, pays tribute
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has mourned the death of his elder brother, Adetunji Ogunwusi. In a condolence message issued by the palace’s Senior Media Officer, Sodiq Lawal, Ooni described the deceased as a distinguished entrepreneur and compassionate philanthropist whose life impacted many. Oba Ogunwusi said his late brother was a worthy […]
