Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

The Final Draw for the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ will take place on Friday, 11 December 2026, at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro, FIFA has announced. The landmark event will bring together representatives of qualified nations, teams still competing for places, local authorities, stakeholders, commercial partners and members of the media as preparations gather pace for the first Women’s World Cup to be staged in South America. The draw will determine the groups and competitive pathways for the 32 participating nations, giving teams a clearer picture of their route to the title when the…

The organisers of the 2026 Headies Awards on Tuesday presented the nominees competing across major categories ahead of the highly anticipated ceremony. The awards ceremony is scheduled to take place in Canada, with some of Nigeria’s biggest music stars featuring prominently among the nominees. Song of the Year Arike — Kunmie Hey Jago — Poco Lee, Shoday & Rahman Jago Hot Body — Ayra Starr Joy Is Coming — Fido MMS — Asake & Wizkid With You — Davido & Omah Lay Afrobeats Single of the Year Fun — Rema Jogodo — Asake & Wizkid Laho — Shallipopi With You…

Zungura assured the governor that his administration of the command would be impartial and focused on resolving security challenges across the state. Osun State Government has formally received the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, with Governor Ademola Adeleke urging him to reform the state police command and secure the release of persons he described as political detainees. Zungura, who assumed office in Osun on Monday, visited the governor alongside senior officers of the command. During the meeting, he pledged to collaborate with the state government to strengthen peace, stability and public confidence in the police. The engagement took…

During the ordination ‎Ugandan President Museveni’s daughter, Pastor Patience Rwabwogo, has officially been consecrated as an Episcopal Bishop of Covenant Nations Church. ‎The ceremony was held on Sunday, August 23, at the church’s Maya Campus in Wakiso District, with President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni in attendance. ‎Rwabwogo founded Covenant Nations Church nearly two decades ago, beginning with a small house fellowship before it grew into a wider Christian ministry. ‎The consecration was led by American evangelist Bishop Dr LaDonna C. Osborn, while Nigerian Pastor Enoch Adeboye was among the prominent Christian leaders present.

The Osun State governor Ademola Adeleke, has formed a committee to verify victims of election-related violence; and he has made available a sum of N500 million from the state’s Election Violence Victims Relief Endowment Fund to support affected persons. Adeleke, in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, in Osogbo, said the fund was established to address claims by persons who suffered losses, injuries, displacement and other forms of hardship arising from election-related violence. The committee, chaired by the Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, is expected to undertake a transparent and…

Miss World South Africa, Romanda Hombir, has emerged the winner of the 2026 Miss World Africa Head-to-Head Challenge. ‎She delivered a standout performance at the Head-to-Head (H2H) Challenge held in Nha Trang, Vietnam. She beat out the continental Top 5, which included Nigeria’s Soye Karibi George, Kenya’s Trizah Muhenje Akala, Zambia’s Dr Adah Mushibi, and Eritrea’s Snit Habteab Tewoldemedhin to secure a direct spot in the Miss World Top 40. In her winning speech, Romanda got emotional as she spoke about her health journey: “Opening up about my health struggles was very difficult because there’s a lot of shame that…

Donald Trump … sanctions target involve companies and intermediaries in third countries involved in the purchase, transportation and marketing of Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products. The United States yesterday imposed sweeping new sanctions on Iran, targeting its military procurement networks, petroleum and petrochemical traders, shadow fleet operators and other entities accused of helping Tehran generate revenue and sustain its military activities. The measures, announced by the US Department of State and Treasury, came under what Washington described as “Operation Economic Outcast”, a broader campaign aimed at cutting Iran off from international financial and commercial networks. The latest action targets nearly…

Rite Foods Limited, a beverage company, has been named among the Top 50 Nigerian Companies of Impact for 2026 at this year’s Industry Newspaper Awards. The recognition celebrates organisations making significant contributions to Nigeria’s economic and social development through innovation, sustainability, job creation, and measurable impact. Rite Foods was recognised for its role in advancing the food and beverage industry through investments in modern manufacturing infrastructure, technology, product innovation, and sustainable business practices. The company’s selection also reflects its contribution to local value creation, employment, community development, environmental sustainability, and the broader growth of Nigeria’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector.…

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has stirred mixed reactions on social media after sharing a birthday message on Monday, the same day veteran actor Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, was buried in Ilaro, Ogun State. Akindele, who marked her birthday on Monday, expressed gratitude to God for another year and prayed for good health, long life and the grace to continue fulfilling her purpose. “Today is my birthday. My heart is full of gratitude to God for all He has done, all He is doing, and all that is still to come,” she wrote…

MTN Nigeria MTN Group has given consent to a R6 billion ($375 million) share buyback after reporting strong first-half results, with earnings, subscribers and data usage all recording significant growth. The telecommunications giant said the repurchase programme will begin after the current closed period and will be carried out by an independent broker in line with shareholder approvals, Johannesburg Stock Exchange requirements and applicable laws. “Shareholders are advised that the MTN Board has confirmed the implementation of the R6 billion share repurchase programme, which will commence following the end of the current closed period,” the company said. The group’s EBITDA…