By Ayomide Otitoju Former Nigeria international and football administrator Segun Odegbami has warned that changing the leadership of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) will not resolve the deep-rooted challenges facing Nigerian football. Odegbami made the remarks while reacting to the resignation of NFF President Ibrahim Gusau and the federation’s General Secretary, describing the development as…
Danny Welbeck scored his first goal for Chelsea as the Blues defeated third-tier Luton Town 2-0 at Stamford Bridge to advance to the third round of the League Cup. Chelsea entered the match on the back of a 3-2 victory over Fulham on Monday, with Joao Pedro, Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers impressing in their…
By Ayomide Otitoju Barcelona continued their perfect start to the La Liga season with a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao on Thursday, with goals from Raphinha and Fermin Lopez securing the points for the Spanish champions. The victory came in Barcelona’s first league match of the season at the partially rebuilt Camp Nou, where new…
Norway’s King Harald V has died at the age of 89, the Royal Palace announced on Friday, with his 53-year-old son, Crown Prince Haakon, succeeding him on the throne. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today,” the palace said in a statement. It said the king…
By Ayomide Otitoju French energy giant TotalEnergies has completed its exit from the Arctic 2 liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Russia, following the transfer of its 10 per cent stake to NordLine, a subsidiary of Russian gas producer Novatek. The company confirmed on Thursday that the transfer had been completed, ending its direct ownership…
By Ayomide Otitoju BIGI and Fearless, in partnership with Soundcity OnTour, have transformed their ongoing campus tour into a growing student movement, combining music, entertainment, creativity and opportunities for emerging Nigerian artistes. With 15 campuses already visited and five more stops remaining, the tour has attracted growing interest from students and institutions eager to experience…
By Ayomide Otitojun Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals (DPRP) has raised concerns over the continued issuance of petroleum product import licences, saying rising imports of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) are creating uncertainty in the domestic market despite its capacity to meet and exceed Nigeria’s fuel requirements. The refinery’s management said it remains committed to Nigeria’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc is set to host the next edition of its Quarterly Business Forum on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, in Kano, bringing together business owners, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for business growth and sustainability across Northern Nigeria. The Kano edition follows the success of the Bank’s…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Lagos State Government has launched a local government advocacy campaign to promote voluntary blood donation as a regular lifestyle, urging residents to donate blood regularly to help ensure adequate supplies for emergencies. The campaign, organised by the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), began on Monday, August 24, with an advocacy…
