A fuel-laden tanker carrying petroleum motor spirit (PMS) overturned on Monday at Tincan Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, Lagos, prompting residents to collect the spilt fuel. A viral video online shows people dangerously scooping petrol from beneath the overturned tanker, despite the high risk of explosion. The Special Assistant on Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of …
Nigeria’s Super Eagles have climbed 12 places to 26th in the latest FIFA World Rankings, following a stellar performance at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. The team, which finished third in the tournament, is now Africa’s third-best side behind Senegal (12th globally) and Morocco (8th). Algeria and Egypt, both eliminated by …
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to meet global business leaders in Davos on Wednesday, sources told Reuters, as his presence takes center stage at this year’s World Economic Forum in Switzerland. CEOs from financial services, crypto, and consulting sectors have been invited to a reception following Trump’s special address. One source said the invitations, …
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its global growth forecast for 2026, pointing to strong investment in artificial intelligence and growing adjustment to global trade tensions. In its latest World Economic Outlook update released on Monday, the Fund projected global GDP growth of 3.3 percent in 2026. This represents a 0.2 percentage point increase …
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday struck out Meta Platforms Inc. and X Corp. as defendants in the amended cyberstalking case filed against activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. The court removed the two foreign technology companies following an application by counsel to the Department of State Services …
Workers under the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) on Monday began an indefinite strike, shutting down government offices across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and its area councils. The action followed the expiration of a seven-day ultimatum issued to the FCTA over unresolved labour and welfare issues. The …
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School, Ikorodu, while assuring parents and the public that no lives were lost in the incident. In a statement, the Special Committee on Rehabilitation of Public Schools (SCRPS) described the development as unfortunate, saying it received reports …
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has said the Nigerian team will give everything to defeat Egypt in the third-place match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, despite their painful semi-final exit. Nigeria’s hopes of reaching the final were dashed on Wednesday night in Rabat after a narrow defeat to hosts Morocco. Bassey, who delivered …
Manchester City have agreed to sign England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace in a deal reported to be worth £20 million, sources confirmed on Friday. The transfer comes shortly after City secured midfielder Antoine Semenyo, as Pep Guardiola’s squad continues to strengthen ahead of the new season. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed the …
Popular Nigerian TikTok influencer Nick Francisca has been detained in Guinea-Conakry after posting a video showing immigration officials at the border with Sierra Leone. Francisca, known for her food content and travel vlogs across Africa, shared a short clip in which she documented her drive through Guinea-Conakry. She alleges that Guinean authorities seized her passport, …
