Chelsea’s new signing, Maxence Lacroix, is set to wear the club’s No. 23 shirt following the completion of his move to Stamford Bridge, with the jersey becoming available as Trevoh Chalobah closes in on a transfer to Serie A side Como. The No. 23 shirt was previously worn by Chalobah, whose expected departure has...

By Admin, Lagos The 11th season of Big Brother Naija has officially been premiered. The reality TV show which started on Sunday, introduced 24 contestants who will compete over the next 72 days for a record prize package worth ₦160 million. Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, this year’s edition carries the theme “Everything Is For The...

By Admin, Lagos ‎Popular Nigerian comedian and actor, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has raised concerns about the role of the church after disclosing that he was removed from participating in a church programme due to concerns about how the public might perceive his involvement. ‎Speaking in a video shared on his Instagram page,...

New Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca has described succeeding Pep Guardiola as both a privilege and a major challenge, acknowledging the difficulties that often follow the departure of long-serving, successful managers. Speaking at his first press conference since taking charge of the Premier League champions, Maresca reflected on the struggles experienced by Manchester United after...

By Admin, Lagos The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has begun an investigation into the runway excursion involving an Enugu Air Embraer E170 aircraft at Benin Airport after the aircraft overshot the end of Runway 05 while landing from Lagos on Thursday. In a statement, the Director of Public Affairs and Family Assistance at the...

By Admin, Lagos The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has introduced stricter regulations to combat criminal activities within airport cargo terminals. The reforms, spearheaded by FAAN’s Directorate of Cargo Development and Services, are designed to strengthen security, improve transparency in cargo operations and restore confidence in Nigeria’s air cargo system. The revised Bye-Laws were...

Popular TikTok content creator, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, has expressed confidence that her partner, Peller, would never cheat on her, saying they have made a mutual commitment to remain faithful to each other. Speaking during a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, co-hosted by Daddy Freeze, Jarvis claimed that breaking the...

  The Lagos State Government has approved and released the harmonised 2026/2027 academic calendar for all public and private primary and secondary schools across the state, as part of efforts to standardise the academic session. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the calendar was developed...

‎By Admin, Lagos Spain claimed the 2026 FIFA World Cup title after defeating defending champions Argentina 1-0 in extra time in a gripping final at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey, on Sunday. ‎The victory secured Spain’s second World Cup crown, adding to their maiden triumph in 2010, and completed an impressive run that also saw them...

  By Admin, England claimed the bronze medal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France 6-4 in a thrilling third-place playoff played on Saturday in Miami. The encounter produced one of the most entertaining matches of the tournament, with England racing into a commanding first-half lead before surviving a spirited French comeback to...

By Admin, Lagos ‎The Anayo and Mercy Foundation is delighted to announce the official commencement of Okposi Reads 2026 with the unveiling of this year’s two selected books for the reading competition. ‎ ‎As part of the preparations for the 5th edition of the programme, copies of the books have been distributed to almost all...

By Admin, Lagos West Africa’s largest airline and Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace, has successfully completed the fourth phase of its humanitarian evacuation operation from South Africa, safely bringing home another 284 Nigerian nationals in collaboration with the Nigerian Government. The latest evacuation flight, operated with the airline’s Boeing 777-200 wide-body aircraft, highlights Air Peace’s...

‎ ‎ By Admin, Lagos Four new certified trainers have successfully completed the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Start and Improve Your Business (SIYB) Training of Trainers (TOT) programme, an intensive 10-day virtual workshop aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship development and small business support across Nigeria and beyond. ‎The programme, held from April 7 to April 20,...

By Admin, Lagos Air Peace has taken delivery of its first brand-new Embraer E175 aircraft, marking another milestone in the airline’s fleet expansion and modernization programme. The 88-seat aircraft, registered as 5N-CGH, arrived at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday evening after a ferry flight from Brazil, where it was officially handed...

‎ ‎By Admin, Lagos ‎Air Peace has completed its second humanitarian evacuation flight from South Africa, bringing home 271 more stranded Nigerians as part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to repatriate citizens affected by recent xenophobic tensions in parts of the country. ‎The airline confirmed that the evacuation flight departed Johannesburg aboard its Boeing 777-200...

‎ By Cynthia Okere, Lagos ​The Rotary Club of Lekki Golden has successfully completed the second phase of its “Safe Start” initiative in the Ikota community, Lagos, reinforcing its commitment to maternal and child healthcare. ‎​Speaking at the event at Ikota Community inLagos, the club’s President, Christiana Okenla, emphasized that investing in the health of...

By Admin, Lagos Nigerian Government has officially launched RwandaAir’s first dedicated cargo flight on the Nigeria–East and Southern Africa route, This is part of the strategic initiative designed to strengthen intra-African trade, reduce export logistics costs, and open new markets for Nigerian businesses under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Speaking at the flag-off...

By Admin, Lagos   West Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has recorded a major breakthrough in its international expansion strategy after receiving approval from Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) to operate scheduled passenger, cargo, and mail services between Nigeria and Brazil. The approval, contained in ANAC Ordinance No. 19.449/2026, authorizes the airline to operate...

By Admin, Lagos   The Archbishop of the Metropolitan see of Lagos, His Grace, Most Reverend Alfred Adewale Martins, has called on government authorities at all levels to intensify efforts to end insecurity across Nigeria. According to the Archbishop, lasting peace would be the most meaningful gift to Anthony Cardinal Olubunmi Okogie as he celebrates...

‎   By Admin, Lagos   Stakeholders at the just-concluded World Health Expo (WHX) Lagos 2026 have stressed that improving healthcare outcomes in Africa will require more than innovation, calling for stronger investments, strategic partnerships and sustainable financing to expand access to quality diagnostics. ‎ ‎ The three-day event, held in Lagos, brought together policymakers,...