By Esther Ososanya Grammy-winning Nigerian megastar Burna Boy recently revealed a surprising chapter in his life, a time when he saw himself as “more Jamaican” than Nigerian. In a candid interview, Damini Ogulu, known globally as Burna Boy, traced this identity shift back to his early years in Brixton, United Kingdom. Brixton is a melting …
By Esther Ososanya The United States Mission in Nigeria has issued an important clarification on visa rules, stating that the expiration date on a U.S. visa does not determine how long a visitor can remain in the country. In a public advisory posted Friday via its official X (formerly Twitter) account, the mission stressed that …
The English Premier League’s all-time biggest spenders in transfer windows, both winter and summer, have now been revealed, and the timing couldn’t be more appropriate. As the football world navigates the current 2025 summer transfer window, Premier League clubs are back in the market, hunting marquee names and tactical upgrades to bolster their squads ahead …
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has declared the rising wave of Ponzi schemes in Nigeria a national emergency, warning that the proliferation of unregulated investment platforms is not only wiping out life savings but threatening the country’s economic and social stability. “Ponzi schemes have become a dangerous epidemic,” says Dr Emomotimi Agama, Director-General of …
A three-year-old boy tragically drowned in an open septic tank in Durumi 2, Abuja, on Tuesday night, July 16. The child, who was playing within his compound, slipped into the exposed pit filled with human waste. He was rushed to the hospital but was confirmed dead on arrival. The tragedy began when the boy’s family …
With Nigeria set to roll out its long-awaited open banking policy in August 2025, hopes are high, but so are concerns. The question on the lips of everyone is this: will this digital shift finally bring financial services to over 38 million unbanked Nigerians? Or will it widen the gap between those online and those …
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr is set to visit the United States next week in a strategic push to deepen economic and security cooperation amid rising trade tensions and regional security threats. The high-stakes trip, his first to the U.S. since Donald Trump’s return to office, comes as Washington raises tariffs on Philippine exports to …
By Esther Ososanya The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has once again overlooked Nigerian referees for a major continental tournament. This time, the snub is for the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN), which will feature only home-based players. CAF released a list of 70 match officials: 26 referees, 26 assistant referees, and 18 video match …
By Esther Ososanya | Pinnacle Global Exclusive Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to protect the country’s Druze minority amid a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire, following days of deadly fighting between government forces and Druze fighters in the southern city of Sweida. The truce comes after Israel launched airstrikes targeting Syrian forces accused of killing …
By Esther Ososanya Syria has accused Israel of blocking critical efforts to eliminate its remaining chemical weapons stockpiles. A top government adviser says Israeli airstrikes on Damascus have damaged infrastructure needed for inspections. Ibrahim Olabi, legal adviser to Syria’s Foreign Ministry, revealed that the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) postponed a planned …
