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Premier League side Bournemouth has successfully hijacked a deal to sign highly-rated Brazilian teenager Rayan Vitor. The 19-year-old forward arrives from Vasco da Gama in a deal worth approximately £12 million. This move represents a significant investment in youth for the Cherries under their current recruitment strategy. Rayan traveled to the United Kingdom over the…
In a decisive strike against insecurity, Nigerian Army troops have neutralised two bandits during a successful ambush in Benue State. The operation occurred on Monday as part of ongoing efforts to clear criminal hideouts within the North-Central region. This tactical victory underscores the military’s commitment to restoring peace in communities long plagued by banditry and…
In a landmark shift for Nigeria’s fintech landscape, global payment giant PayPal has officially re-entered the country. This return comes via a strategic partnership with Paga, Nigeria’s leading mobile payment platform. The collaboration ends a 13-year wait since Paga first proposed a partnership to the American firm. Consequently, this move promises to bridge the gap…
Bayern Munich have officially opened negotiations to extend Harry Kane’s contract at the Allianz Arena. Sporting Director Max Eberl confirmed the development during a recent industry event in Germany. Although Kane’s current deal lasts until 2027, the club wants to secure his long-term future. The proposed new agreement could potentially keep the prolific striker in…
The January transfer window has delivered a remarkable financial manoeuvre involving Turkish giants Besiktas and Aston Villa. Striker Tammy Abraham is officially returning to the English Premier League following a successful stint in Turkey. Consequently, the move marks the end of his partnership with Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi at Besiktas. Besiktas triggered a mandatory purchase…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has announced a significant financial breakthrough for the 2025 fiscal year. The agency generated a record-breaking ₦7.28 trillion in total revenue. This figure represents a massive surge compared to previous annual collections. Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, shared these details during a recent press briefing. This revenue performance exceeded the…
Nigeria’s electricity grid suffered another total collapse on Tuesday morning. This failure plunged vast sections of the country into immediate darkness. Data from the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) showed zero megawatts. This occurred at approximately 11:00 am across all distribution companies. The incident marks the second major grid failure within just five days. The…
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has challenged the Nigerian military command over its recent conduct. He argues the military should have apologised for initially denying an alleged coup attempt. The senior advocate spoke during a live interview on Tuesday afternoon. The controversy began when the military high command dismissed reports of a plot last week….
President Bola Tinubu has described Nigeria’s security alliance with the United States as a strategic priority. This cooperation focuses on counterterrorism and protecting vulnerable citizens. Nigerian troops lead these operations to ensure national sovereignty remains intact. Minister of Information, Mohammed Idris, represented the President at a conference in Kano on Monday. He addressed the Centre…
The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery has announced a strategic realignment of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) pricing, marking the end of its seasonal price support programme. Under the new pricing structure released on Monday, the refinery’s gantry price has moved to ₦799 per litre, while the retail pump price at MRS stations nationwide is now set…
