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Victor Osimhen paid a heartfelt visit to the Lagos residence of fellow Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo on Friday, March 20, 2026. In a moment that highlighted deep cultural ties and personal connection. Read also: Viareggio Cup 2026: Abuja’s One Touch FC chases final spot against Fiorentina | Sports247 Nigeria During the visit, Ighalo’s mother offered emotional prayers for Osimhen, …

As political activities begin to gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general elections, a new public opinion poll has positioned Engineer Michael Abayomi Adeyanju (popularly known as Imole) as the overwhelming favorite for the Ondo North senatorial seat, with 90% of respondents expressing preference for his candidacy.. The poll, conducted by PenPlus Stat Index (the research and public opinion unit …

By Victor Osula, Abuja The federal government has made it clear that Nigeria will only receive its citizens under the immigration deal with the United Kingdom, firmly rejecting claims of any agreement to accept foreign deportees. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Temitope Ajayi, who made this known, dismissed reports that Nigeria had agreed to …

The CAF Appeals Chamber overturned an earlier decision by the CAF Disciplinary Council on the AFCON title match between Senegal and Morocco, awarding the trophy to Morocco with a 3-0 victory. The appeals board is led by Judge Roli Daibo-Harriman, a Nigerian judge elected in 2023. Other members include Faustino Varela Monteiro (Cape Verde) as vice-president, Moez Ben Tahar Nasri …

“Wake Up!”, a contemporary art and photography exhibition showcasing the voices of emerging Nigerian creatives, will launch on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Angels & Muse – 5, Sumbo Jibowu, Off Ribadu, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos.The group exhibition curated by Awele Onwordi, a communications graduate and multi-dimensional artist, will feature works by eight artists: Ade(To)Juwon Anthony Adeniyi, Franklyn Okoye, Charles …

Post views: 92 By Wakawaka Sports The Owerri Zone Football Association has begun moves to reclaim its place in football administration following renewed efforts to reposition the body within the state football structure. This development follows a strategic meeting between the Owerri Zone Football Association Coordinator, Emeka Ekwutosi, and the Imo State Association President, Ifeanyi Dike, held at the …

A presidential aspirant of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), Olajide Filani, has congratulated Muslim faithful across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and celebration of Eid-el-Fitr, urging Nigerians to embrace unity, compassion and a renewed commitment to nation-building. In a statement released on Wednesday, March 19, 2026, Filani described the Eid celebration as a reminder of sacrifice, discipline, …

President Bola Tinubu on Thursday said Nigeria and the United Kingdom must consolidate their long-standing relationship by strengthening trade ties and expanding mutually beneficial economic cooperation. President Tinubu met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at Downing Street, where the two countries agreed a deal to redevelop two major ports in Lagos, worth £746 million. The president described his …

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has called on shippers to embrace dialogue in resolving disputes over recent tariff increases by shipping companies, warning against actions that could disrupt trade. Talking Lagosthe Executive Secretary of the NSC, Doctor Akutah Piusurged stakeholders in the maritime sector to avoid industrial actions that could negatively impact Nigeria’s economy. His remarks followed protests from freight …

Post views: 17 Barau FC General Manager, Dominic Lorfa, on Thursday visited the club’s player, Shammasu Muhammad, who was involved in a road accident while returning to Nasarawa State. lorfa was accompanied by his wife, Nasarawa United President, Solomon Babanja, Barrister Isaac Danladi, Nasarawa State Attorney General, and Mbwas Mangut, Nasarawa United Technical Adviser, among others. Recall that earlier …