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Heineken Nigeria on Sunday launched a landmark experiential campaign in Lagos, introducing a hot air balloon showcase as part of its multi-day House Experience, a fan-driven event designed to combine sport, entertainment and lifestyle engagement. The activation, held at Ilubirin in Lagos, runs from 5 to 9 May 2026, with some pre-event build-up activities beginning earlier in the week. Positioned as a first-of-its-kind initiative in the Nigerian market, the experience centres on branded hot air balloon rides offering elevated views of the Lagos skyline, including parts of Eko Atlantic, alongside a curated programme of live sports screenings, music and social…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday told contractors handling key infrastructure projects across Abuja, to meet agreed deadlines as the administration prepares for a commissioning programme to mark President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office. Wike spoke during an inspection tour of ongoing projects, including the Jahi–Gwarimpa Interchange, Airport Road to Kuje corridor, Kuje to Gwagwalada road, the City Gate project, and the Wuse/Central Area link roads. At the Jahi Interchange handled by CBC Global, the minister expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and optimism about near completion. Wike said: “We are very hopeful……

Senate Minority Whip, Tony Nwoye, has announced his defection from the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC. Nwoye’s defection was formally announced during plenary on Wednesday by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who directed the Clerk of the Senate to update the official records accordingly. In a letter read on the floor of the Senate, Nwoye explained that his decision was prompted by the internal crisis within the ADC, which he said had weakened the party’s structure and stability. According to Nwoye, internal divisions and multiple litigations at the Federal High Court, including judgments arising from the…

Ola Aina remains doubtful for Nottingham Forest’s trip to Aston Villa, according to head coach, Vítor Pereira, DAILY POST reports. Aina was stretchered off the pitch in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final tie last week. Pereira expressed confidence after the game that the full-back will shake off the injury before the reverse fixture. The Portuguese however failed to offer any assurance the Nigeria international will be available for Thursday’s encounter during his interaction with the media on Wednesday. “We have a lot of doubts with players but we cannot have doubts around the spirit and what…

Tricycle (Keke) operators in Karshi, Abuja, have decried the indiscriminate increase in ticket fees. Some of the operators who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday said the new charges were too high and were reducing their daily income. They said the hike, combined with rising fuel prices and other operational costs, was making it difficult for them to earn a living. NAN reports that the tricycle operators began a three-day strike over the recent hike in ticket fees. A keke operator, Mr Kabiru Inusa, said the increase in ticket fees was a major reason for the strike.…

The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday said it had arrested one of a gang of kidnappers, Adegbenro Adeola, terrorising Akure, the state capital. The police, in a statement issued by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, on Wednesday, said the suspect was nabbed after the gang had abducted a man identified as Kayode. Jimoh stated that after the victim had been kidnapped, the police was alert and a team   from the command chased them. Shortly after, the victim was pushed out of the car but one of the hoodlums was arrested while other members of the gang ran…

The All Progressives Congress senatorial aspirant for Kwara South, Sola Ajimati, and House of Representatives aspirant for Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency in Ondo State, Simisola Fajemirokun-Ajayi, have called for greater inclusion of women and youths in Nigeria’s political leadership, insisting that both groups must play a central role in shaping the country’s democratic future. In a statement issued to journalists on Wednesday, Ajimati said during his declaration in Abuja that stakeholders must go beyond merely managing challenges and instead adopt purposeful leadership and structured solutions. He noted that while the district is endowed with abundant talent and human capacity,…

Goalkeepers from top European clubs including Arsenal, FC Barcelona, and Real Madrid are dominating the conversation over who currently ranks as the best in world football, with several elite performers making the case for the top spot. At the centre of the debate is Thibaut Courtois, widely regarded as one of the most complete shot-stoppers in the game. The Real Madrid goalkeeper continues to deliver decisive performances on the biggest stages, particularly in the UEFA Champions League, where his reflex saves and composure under pressure have often proven decisive. According to Planet Football on Wednesday, these are the goalkeepers that…

Scooping cat litter isn’t hard, but scooping after each and every litter box use can get annoying. The Litter-Robot 4 self-cleaning litter box is worth considering, not just because it’s one of the best-performing models, but because its accessory bundle is currently available for $799 ($60 off) at Amazon and Best Buy. The last time this deal came around was in early January.The accessories included at each retailer differ a bit. You’ll get the litter box and the mat that traps litter pieces in the bundles from both stores, but Amazon includes three OdorTrap cartridges, 10 liners, 30 wipes, and…

OpenTrade, an institutional-grade platform for onchain and real-world asset (RWA)-backed lending and stablecoin yield products, has raised fresh capital to expand its yield infrastructure.The platform secured $17 million in its latest strategic funding round led by Mercury Fund and Notion Capital, OpenTrade said in a Wednesday announcement seen by Cointelegraph.The new funding will support the continued expansion of OpenTrade’s permissioned and permissionless yield infrastructure, as well as the growth of its vault-focused service Curation+, CEO David Sutter told Cointelegraph.“The company also plans to expand its asset management and trading team, increase engineering capacity, and build a dedicated customer success function…