Author: Ifetayo Adeniyi

Victor Osimhen to be paid €6m net seasonal salary at Galatasaray Victor Osimhen Victor Osimhen to be paid €6m net seasonal salary at Galatasaray Victor Osimhen to be paid €6m net seasonal salary at Galatasaray. Victor Osimhen will receive €6 million net seasonal salary at Galatasaray following his season-long loan to the Turkish Super League club from Napoli. This was disclosed on Wednesday by the Turkish club in an official statement announcing the deal for the current reigning African Footballer of the year. This means that the Super Eagles of Nigeria striker will be earning around €115,000 a week after…

NFF President Offers To Donate Trophy At Benue Governor’s Cup, Winner Gets N10m Ibrahim Gusau NFF President Offers To Donate Trophy At Benue Governor’s Cup, Winner Gets N10m Nigeria Football Federation President, Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau, is to donate a trophy to the 2024 edition of Benue Governor’s Cup competition to kick off on 1st October. During news conference in Makurdi on Thursday, Chairman of Benue State Football Association, Barr. Paul Edeh, stated that the NFF President, has opted to key into the programme to make it a success. “For over eight years, the Governor’s cup competition was not held in…

NNPC Ltd Supplied 30m Barrels Of Crude Oil To Dangote Refinery NNPC Ltd Supplied 30m Barrels Of Crude Oil To Dangote Refinery The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has supplied 30 million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the company’s Executive Vice President, Downstream, Adedapo Segun, disclosed on Thursday. It was earlier reported that the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), on Tuesday, signed an agreement with NNPC Ltd to sell crude oil to Dangote refinery in Naira. A statement by the NMDPRA said the deal is in line with the recent approval…

MultiChoice Talent Factory Provides Fertile Ground for the Roots of the African Film Industry MTF is ensuring that the future of African film and television industry is bright and full of promise. The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) is all about nurturing talent and fueling the growth of Africa’s buzzing film and TV industry. With its footprint in 14 countries, MTF delivers top-notch training and development programs that give emerging filmmakers and industry professionals the tools, skills, and resources they need to thrive. Through a mix of hands-on learning, education, and strategic partnerships, MTF is shaping the future of entertainment across…

Female Footballers Nominated For Ballon D’Or According to France Football Magazine on Wednesday, the female players nominated for the prestigious Ballon D’Or trophy are listed below. Here are names of the shortlist nominees. Barba Banda Marie-Antoinette Katoto Aitana Bonmati Alyssa Naeher Lucy Bronze Sjoeke Nüsken Mariona Caldentey Ewa Pajor Tabitha Chawinga Salma Paralluelo Grace Geyoro Gabi Portilho Manuela Giugliano Alexia Putellas Caroline Graham Hansen Mayra Ramírez Patricia Guijarro Trinity Rodman Giulia Gwinn Lea Schüller Yui Hasegawa Ada Hegerberg Khadija Shaw Sophia Smith Lauren Hemp Mallory Swanson Lindsey Horan Tarciane Lauren James Glódís Viggósdóttir

For 7th time, Dangote Industries Limited, shines as Most Valuable Brand For 7th time, Dangote Industries Limited, shines as Most Valuable Brand. For the seventh consecutive years, Dangote Industries Limited, has again emerged as most valuable brand in Nigeria, leading other top brands like MTN, Airtel, Access Bank, Globacom and many others. The latest report of the TOP 50 BRANDS NIGERIA® rankings, an annual celebration of the most influential and valuable brands in the country, revealed this. Dangote is immediately followed by MTN Nigeria, which not only ranks second overall but also emerged as the Most Popular Brand in the…

Fans are preparing for AFCON Qualifiers in Uyo, tickets sold between N1,000 and N3,000 Fans are preparing for AFCON Qualifiers in Uyo, tickets sold between N1,000 and N3,000 As Nigerian football enthusiasts get set for the match between Nigeria and Benin Republic, prices of tickets into the stadium is being displayed. Tickets for Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match between the Super Eagles and the Cheetahs of Benin Republic at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo will go on sale on Friday. While the VIP tickets will go for N3,000 each, fans who opt for the regular stands will…

Nigeria-Tunisia direct flight commences 2026 The move to strengthen bilateral relations between Tunisia and Nigeria will include international transit between the two. The Ambassador, Republic of Tunisia to Nigeria, Moshen Antit, has said direct flights between Tunisia and Nigeria are projected to begin in 2026 as part of their efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between Tunisia and Nigeria. According to the Vanguard, the Ambassador stated this on Wednesday in Abuja stating that the introduction of direct flights is crucial for facilitating closer business, political, and cultural interactions, adding that Improved air connectivity is expected to ease travel for both business…

POWERLIFTING-OLY-PARIS-2024-PARALYMPICS-MEDALS: NWORGU WINS SILVER MEDAL Silver medallist Nigeria’s Esther Nworgu celebrates during the victory ceremony for the para powerlifting women’s up to 41kg final event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at La Chapelle Arena in Paris on September 4, 2024. (Photo by Franck FIFE / AFP) The proof comes up repeatedly that there is ability in disability as Esther Nworgu claims victory. Nigerian Paralympics powerlifter Esther Nworgu said on Wednesday claiming the silver medal in Paris was “like heaven” having dislocated her shoulder just two days ago. Iwogu, who lost the use of her legs as a child, only…

American tourists who spent close to four decades in Nigeria, give explanations for long stay …never planned to stay in Nigeria beyond their approved days of visitation until they saw the need to save drill monkeys. Two American tourists, Liza Gatsby, and Peter Jenkins, have recounted what led them to spend over 36 years in Nigeria instead of the 10-day transit visas that were approved for them in 1988. The two tourists made the revelation in an interview with a content creator, David Nkwa, monitored by our correspondent on Wednesday. According to them, they never planned to stay in Nigeria…