• Cocoa Farmers Protest Ondo’s New Forest Policy

    Cocoa farmers in Idanre and Akure forest reserves, Ondo State, have opposed the state government’s newly proposed Forest Farming Policy, describing it as financially burdensome and discriminatory. Key points of contention: Examples cited by farmers: Farmers’ demands: The farmers called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to act fairly and support smallholders who contribute to both cocoa…

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  • Aryna Sabalenka to Face Nick Kyrgios in Dubai ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Exhibition

    Aryna Sabalenka to Face Nick Kyrgios in Dubai ‘Battle of the Sexes’ Exhibition

    World number one Aryna Sabalenka is set to face Australian star Nick Kyrgios in a high-profile ‘Battle of the Sexes’ exhibition match at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on 28 December 2025. The event has generated significant buzz in the tennis world as fans anticipate a modern twist on the iconic historic matches. Sabalenka vs…

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  • Tragedy on the Pitch: FK Radnicki 1923 Coach Mladen Zizovic Dies During Match

    Tragedy on the Pitch: FK Radnicki 1923 Coach Mladen Zizovic Dies During Match

    Football in Serbia and Bosnia mourns the untimely death of Mladen Zizovic, FK Radnicki 1923’s newly appointed manager, who collapsed during a Serbian SuperLiga match and later passed away in hospital. The tragic incident left players and officials in tears and brought an abrupt halt to the game against Mladost Lucani on Monday. Collapse During…

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  • FG Aims to Empower 7 Million Youths with Digital and Vocational Skills

    The Federal Government plans to equip at least seven million Nigerian youths with digital skills and dual vocational training as part of a broader youth empowerment agenda. Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced the initiative during a meeting with the IHK Giessen-Friedberg Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Germany. The programme, led by the Nigerian…

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  • Victoria Mboko Eyes Bright Future After Hong Kong Open Triumph

    Victoria Mboko Eyes Bright Future After Hong Kong Open Triumph

    Canadian tennis prodigy Victoria Mboko is rapidly emerging as one of the brightest stars in women’s tennis. At just 19, she has surged from outside the top 300 to the world’s top 20 this season, highlighted by her victory at the Hong Kong Tennis Open, her second WTA Tour title of 2025. Only elite players…

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  • Nigeria to Emerge Stronger Amid US CPC Designation — Minister

    The Federal Government has assured Nigerians that the country will emerge stronger from recent tensions with the United States, which designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) over alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, Minister of Information Mohammed Idris said the government is taking the matter seriously,…

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  • Sean Williams Sacked from Zimbabwe Cricket Over Drug Addiction

    Sean Williams Sacked from Zimbabwe Cricket Over Drug Addiction

    Zimbabwe Cricket has announced that former captain and all-rounder Sean Williams will no longer be considered for national selection after entering a rehabilitation program to address drug addiction. The 39-year-old veteran, who has been a cornerstone of Zimbabwean cricket, has effectively ended his international career. Career Achievements Sean Williams has been one of Zimbabwe’s most…

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  • Cross River Launches Digital Literacy Training for Civil Servants

    The Cross River State Government has inaugurated a major digital literacy and capacity-building program aimed at transforming its civil service into a fully paperless, technology-driven workforce by the end of 2026. The initiative, called Civil Service Technology Empowerment for Capacity and High Performance (CIVTECH), was flagged off by the Head of Service, Orok Okon, at…

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  • Etinosa Idemudia Condemns Forceful Relationships

    Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has spoken out against men who use coercion or oppression to keep their partners in a relationship. In an Instagram post, she questioned the logic of forcing someone to stay, asking how peace or normalcy could follow such actions. Etinosa stressed that marriage and relationships should be built on mutual respect,…

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  • I Want to Play a Taxi Driver in a Movie – Davido

    Music superstar Davido has revealed his ambition to step into acting, expressing interest in playing the role of a taxi driver in an upcoming movie. Speaking during a panel at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) titled “Rhythms of the Continent: The Afrobeat Movement and Its Impacts on African Film”, Davido shared his excitement about…

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