Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

FIFA ranking: Super Eagles move to 26th place globally File: Super Eagles Nigeria’s Super Eagles have advanced to 26th place in the latest FIFA World Ranking, released on the football governing body’s website on Monday, marking a remarkable 12-place jump. The team climbed from 38th following an impressive outing at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, where they finished third overall. Under the guidance of coach Eric Chelle, the Eagles displayed remarkable consistency and resilience, winning six of their seven matches in the tournament. Their only defeat came in the semi-finals, when they were edged out by…

Shettima presents Nigeria House in Davos Vice President, Kashim Shettima, Credit: State House * … public-private partnership aimed at centralising Nigeria’s investment. Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially inaugurated the Nigeria House, located on the Davos Promenade, at the ongoing World Economic Forum meeting in Switzerland. According to a post on Monday by the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nwokocha, on his X (formerly Twitter) handle, the commissioning marks the first time the Nigerian government has established a dedicated sovereign pavilion at the World Economic Forum. Nwokocha said…

Manny Ita Valentino Garavani, the legendary Italian fashion designer whose name became synonymous with timeless elegance and the signature “Valentino red,” has died at the age of 93. His death was confirmed on Monday, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the global fashion community, including designers, stylists and fashion tastemakers across Nigeria. Garavani, who founded the Valentino fashion house in 1960, was widely regarded as one of the last great masters of classical haute couture. Over a career spanning more than five decades, he dressed royalty, Hollywood stars and political elites, shaping a vision of glamour defined by precision tailoring,…

Manny Ita The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has officially dissociated itself from a planned demonstration at the headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Abuja today, Tuesday, January 20, 2026. In a sternly worded statement released by the National Working Committee (NWC), the party labeled the organizers of the protest as “impostors” and “political merchants” who are no longer recognized members of the organization. ​The controversy stems from a call by a splinter group for a mass march against INEC’s current leadership over the alleged refusal to update the party’s national officer database. However, the mainstream leadership…

Lagos budget 2026, ₦4.4tn signed into law by Sanwo-Olu File photo: Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.  Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday signed the ₦4.4 trillion 2026 budget into law. The signing ceremony took place at the Conference Room, Lagos House, Alausa Secretariat, Ikeja. The Lagos State House of Assembly had earlier passed the budget, tagged “Budget of Shared Prosperity,” in January. The lawmakers approved a bill authorising the issuance and appropriation of ₦4,444,509,776,438 for the 2026 fiscal year. Present at the ceremony were the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; members of the State Executive Council; the Head of…

Makoko demolition: We’re after safety of lives, properties; declares palliatives support File photo: Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has defended the demolition of structures in Makoko. The waterfront community has faced recent demolitions since December 2025, an action the government said was necessary to remove structures on power-line setbacks. Speaking on Monday after signing the N4.4tn 2026 appropriation bill into law, the governor said the Makoko demolition was carried out to avert tragedy. The governor said, “The safety of lives and property is paramount and must be safeguarded. I just explained to you that…

Manny Ita In a major move to solidify Nigeria’s position as a global energy powerhouse, the Dangote Group has officially signed a contract valued at over $350 million with India’s state-owned Engineers India Limited (EIL). The agreement, announced today, January 19, 2026, marks the commencement of the “Train 2” expansion phase for the Dangote Refinery and Petrochemical Complex in the Lekki Free Zone. ​Under the terms of the deal, EIL will serve as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) and the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) consultant. This replicates the successful partnership during the first phase of the refinery, which…

Manny Ita Reality television star and entrepreneur Mercy Eke has sparked widespread conversation across the Nigerian media landscape today, January 19, 2026, after detailing the strategic choices that have sustained her celebrity status seven years after her initial rise to fame. In a comprehensive interview with media personality Odira Ndubuaku, the Big Brother Naija Season 4 winner dismissed the idea that her longevity was a product of luck, instead attributing it to a calculated work ethic and a “business-first” philosophy that prioritizes financial gain over social politics. ​Addressing her critics and fans alike, Eke emphasized that her background as a…

Manny Ita Nigeria’s food scene is undergoing a notable transformation in 2026, with traditional street foods such as akara, bole and suya increasingly finding their way onto high-end restaurant menus. Once associated primarily with roadside stalls and informal dining, these staples are now being reimagined through refined presentation, improved hygiene standards and premium sourcing, reflecting a broader shift in how local cuisine is consumed and commercialised. Across major cities including Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt, restaurants and contemporary food hubs are introducing what they describe as “elevated suya platters,” featuring carefully selected cuts of meat, house-made spice blends and curated…