The Ghetto Kids, a Ugandan dance troupe made up of children from disadvantaged backgrounds, have expressed excitement after being selected by global music star Shakira to perform at the World Cup final half-time show in the United States this summer. Shakira announced the invitation on Instagram, naming the Kampala-based group as her first choice for…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Rangers International FC on their historic victory in the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) season, describing their achievement as a reaffirmation of the club’s enduring legacy in Nigerian football. In a statement issued on May 25, 2026, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy,…
By Ayomide Otitoju Rangers International FC produced a title-winning performance in Lagos on Sunday, defeating Ikorodu City FC 2–1 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena to secure the 2025/2026 Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) crown. The hard-fought victory sealed a ninth league title for the Enugu-based side, drawing them level with Enyimba FC as the most…
Iran has accused the United States of violating a ceasefire agreement following overnight airstrikes on missile sites and mine-laying boats, warning it is prepared to retaliate as tensions flare across the region. The allegations came after US Central Command confirmed a new wave of “self-defence strikes” in southern Iran, targeting what it described as missile…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) passenger train services ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Funsho Adebiyi, who said the initiative is aimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju President Bola Tinubu has called for national unity and renewed hope, assuring Nigerians that ongoing reforms are beginning to deliver positive results in security and economic stability. In his 2026 Eid-el-Kabir message to Muslims in Nigeria and worldwide, the President said the country is undergoing a “journey of reconstruction and renewal” aimed…
By Ayomide Otitoju The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has urged Nigerians to embrace peace, patience, and respect for human life, calling for greater unity and obedience to the rule of law. Hamzat made the call on Wednesday after the Eid-el-Kabir prayer at the…
By Ayomide Otitoju Her Eminence Amb. Dr. Prevail Farida Ahmed, O FCPA, DFILMMD-UK, CPAc, has paid an official courtesy visit to the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Gwabin Musa, to discuss the forthcoming PPUGI Men’s Mental Health Conference 2026. The conference, themed “Providing Direction and Support 5.0: Breaking the Silence; Mental Health Support for…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reported a 37.9 per cent increase in gross earnings to N434.95 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven by strong growth in its core banking operations and expanding market share. According to its interim financial statement for the three months ended March 31, 2026, released on the…
