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President Bola Tinubu, alongside the Nigeria Football Federation and the National Sports Commission, has expressed his deepest sympathies to Super Eagles forward Samuel Chukwueze following the passing of his mother, Mrs Sarah Chukwueze, The PUNCH reports. In a statement released on Thursday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President extended his heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, who passed away on Thursday. The President described the loss as a significant blow, especially coming at a time when the Nigerian football community is already reeling from a similar tragedy…

Two-time Grammy nominee, Ayra Starr, born Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, has revealed her desire to collaborate with Burna Boy, naming the Afrobeats star as her top choice. She disclosed this during a Billboard interview shared on Thursday while speaking with Love Island USA star, Chelley Bissainthe, about her 2026 Grammy nominations. “Everybody knows Burna Boy is like my number one person I want to collaborate with. “I’ve collaborated with a lot of people, and I still want to collaborate with many more people,” Ayra Starr said. Ayra Starr earned a Grammy nomination for Best African Music Performance for her collaboration with…

Tokenization platform Securitize said its revenues are up over 840% to September 2025 in a new filing to go public that moves ahead with its plan to merge with a blank-check company backed by Cantor Fitzgerald.Securitize Holdings said in a public registration statement filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday that its total revenues for the nine months ended September 2025 reached $55.6 million, an 841% increase from the same period in 2024.Securitize reported total revenue of $18.8 million for all of 2024, a 129% increase from the $8.2 million it made in 2023. The company projected 2026…

When it comes to the Grammys, Hollywood’s biggest names never fail to dazzle Us with their red carpet looks. From Ariana Grande’s puffy gown in 2020 to Destiny’s Child’s matching green dresses in 2001, celebrities dress to impress at the Grammys through the years. Cher arrived at the 1974 Annual Awards Show in an ab-baring ensemble that included a sparkly butterfly headpiece and matching bra. Later in 2011, Lady Gaga stole the show in an egg-like vessel designed by Hussein Chalayan. She was carried into the ceremony on a wooden ladder and even revealed to Vanity Fair that she spent…

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has extended the deadline for students to apply for the student loan. The deadline, earlier set for 31 January, has now been extended to 27 February, according to a statement from the Fund’s spokesperson, Oseyemi Oluwatuyi. NELFUND opened the portal for the second application cycle on 23 October. The statement said the extension was to give prospective applicants additional time to complete their applications. The statement quoted NELFUND’s Managing Director, Akintunde Sawyerr, as saying the extension reflects the Fund’s commitment to inclusivity and access. “We understand that some applicants may require additional time to…

Drug maker Fidson Healthcare posted a 61.1 per cent surge in net profit last year, compared to 2024, according to i unaudited financials released on Thursday, lifted by Nigeria’s fast-growing market for prescription drugs. Turnover for the pharmaceutical firm quickened by 41.4 per cent to N119.1 billion on the back of higher income from ethical drugs, also known as prescription medicines, which alone accounted for 65.4 per cent of revenue. The strong result also reflected a shift towards exports as the company earned N523.1 million from sales outside the country. Fidson had, in September 2024, struck a joint venture deal…

I had long nursed the idea of visiting Kigali, Rwanda’s capital, given the exciting stories of infrastructure development, well-paved network of roads and other beautiful things I had heard about that country. When, therefore, I needed to travel to the United Kingdom in late last year, I decided to route my trip through Kigali aboard RwandAir. So November 28, 2025 was my first trip to Kigali and my first on RwandAir, as well. The wonderful experience I had on RwandAir more or less offered a pleasant hint of the trip itself. Indeed, everything about the trip was flawless. The aircraft…

The Police Service Commission, PSC, has announced the promotion of one Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) to Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), and two Commissioners of Police to AIGs. The commission also announced the elevation of 26,119 Inspectors to Assistant Superintendent of Police II (ASP II). According to a statement issued by the Head of Protocol and Public Affairs, Torty Njoku Kalu, the promotions were approved during the PSC’s 3rd Plenary Meeting held on January 29, 2026, under the chairmanship of DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu (rtd). The statement disclosed that AIG Funsho Adegboye, has been promoted to DIG, and expected…

Jurgen Klopp will return to Liverpool to assist Kenny Dalglish in a legends game this year, the club has confirmed. Klopp will return to the dugout only 18 months after departing, as the Reds play Borussia Dortmund on March 28. Some of the legends expected to feature in the match include Sami Hyypia, Fabio Aurelio, Gregory Vignal, Martin Kelly and Yossi Benayoun. “Jürgen Klopp has joined the Liverpool FC Legends management team for the upcoming game against Borussia Dortmund Legends,” the statement read. “Klopp will return to the Anfield dugout to assist manager Sir Kenny Dalglish for the charity match,…

The Director  General, Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution, Abuja, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, on Thursday, called for effective collaboration among various bodies, both local and international, for effective conflict prevention, social cohesion, and sustainable peace in Nigeria. Ochogwu, who listed among the veritable groups the country needs to align with, if it is to achieve sustainable peace, are international non-governmental organisations, national groups, sub-national government agencies, non-governmental organisations, local actors, and other community groups. He made the call while delivering his keynote address at a two-day workshop on strengthening and capacity building for the Multi-Stakeholder Conflict Early Warning Response Group,…