Brazil forward Neymar is facing a race against time to be fit for the start of the World Cup after suffering a calf injury that is expected to sideline him for up to three weeks. Brazil national team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar disclosed on Thursday that medical examinations confirmed a grade two muscle injury, raising doubts…
By Ayomide Otitoju FirstBank, in partnership with Visa, has launched the Visa Signature Card in Nigeria, a premium banking product designed for high-net-worth individuals, executives, entrepreneurs, and frequent international travellers. The card is positioned as part of FirstBank’s expanded premium portfolio, offering global payment access, lifestyle rewards, and exclusive merchant benefits across Visa’s worldwide network….
By Ayomide Otitoju Crystal Palace have won the UEFA Conference League after a 1–0 victory over Rayo Vallecano in Wednesday’s final in Leipzig, securing the club’s first European trophy in their history. France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta scored the decisive goal early in the second half, converting a rebound to seal the win and hand outgoing…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has said that the antecedents and popularity of governorship aspirants in Oyo State will ultimately determine their chances of winning the 2027 election. Ladoja, a former Oyo State governor and senator, stated this while speaking with journalists at his Bodija residence in Ibadan after Eid-el-Kabir…
By Ayomide Otitoju A two-time former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Kaduna State, Isa Ashiru, has emerged as the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ashiru, a former member of the House of Representatives who represented Makarfi/Kudan Federal Constituency, secured 86,113 votes to clinch the…
By Ayomide Otitoju The World Health Organization has warned that ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo is severely hampering efforts to contain a deadly Ebola outbreak. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said insecurity in eastern DRC is accelerating the spread of the disease, noting that response efforts in Ituri province are being outpaced…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal High Court in Abuja has fixed July 6, 2026, for judgment in the forfeiture suit filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against 57 properties linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami. The EFCC is seeking the final forfeiture of the properties, alleging that they are…
By Ayomide Otitoju Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged as the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after winning the party’s primary election. The party announced that Atiku secured 1,846,370 votes to defeat his closest rival, Rotimi Amaechi, who polled 504,117 votes. More details later.
By Ayomide Otitoju Rite Foods Limited has extended greetings to Muslim faithful in Nigeria and across the world as they celebrate Eid al-Kabir, urging Nigerians to embrace the values of sacrifice, gratitude, love, and unity associated with the Islamic festival. The company said Eid al-Kabir, which commemorates the obedience and steadfast faith of Prophet Ibrahim,…
