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Soft Life: Hard Choice Episode 4: We Couldn’t Pretend Anymore I still did not call him. Even with his number sitting quietly in my phone, I treated it like something fragile. Something that could change the shape of my days if I touched it too carelessly. So I waited. And in the waiting, something…
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…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has formally released the examination timetable for the 2026 Common-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for Private Candidates, First Series, setting the stage for the conduct of the examination later this week. The timetable, which details the subjects, dates and examination times, was made public through…
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…
Serious questions over public fund management in Nigeria’s electoral institutions moved to the centre of judicial scrutiny on Tuesday as a Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the remand of the Chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), Professor Sani Malumfashi, alongside three senior officials of the commission, over alleged financial crimes…
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…
