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Inter Miami striker Lionel Messi, who will turn 39 next June, has expressed his strong desire to play for Argentina as they defend their World Cup title in the 2026 tournament (co-hosted by the US, Mexico, and Canada).  However, the 38-year-old superstar and eight-time Ballon d'Or winner confirmed in a...

Michelle Aloize Nominated Michelle Alozie, a key defender for the Super Falcons, has earned a nomination for the coveted 2025 FIFPRO Women’s World 11.  Her inclusion on the 26-player shortlist, unveiled Monday, is particularly significant as the nominees were selected based on votes cast by professional football players from around...

Nigerian Afrobeat star Yemi Alade shared a difficult personal experience, revealing that lying about her age for years led her into a period of depression.  In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the singer disclosed that she spent three consecutive years falsely claiming to be 22, before realising she had actually...

First City Monument Bank First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has enhanced its Mobile App with a new feature that gives customers direct access to investment opportunities. Users can now easily open investment accounts and immediately invest in mutual funds managed by FCMB Asset Management, the bank group’s wealth creation arm....

Africa Finance Corporation The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced a strategic partnership with Lagos Fashion Week 2025, aimed squarely at boosting the continent's apparel and textile export industries. This crucial sector is projected to reach $15 billion by 2030. This collaboration is a direct extension of AFC’s core mandate:...

Real Estate Housing Unit Nationwide The Federal Ministry of Housing and Urban Development has standardized the selling prices for all housing units under its Renewed Hope Estate Programme across Nigeria. According to a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of Press, Badamasi Haiba, this move is designed...

Ogoh Odaudu - River Hoopers Coach Rivers Hoopers Head Coach Ogoh Odaudu has cautioned his team that retaining the Nigeria Basketball Premier League (NBPL) title will require hard work, despite the advantage of playing at home. The League Management Committee of the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) recently named Port Harcourt...

Dangote sets sights on the NGX — 10% refinery shares up for public sale by 2026. Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to sell between five and ten per cent of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery's shares on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) Limited within the next year. Speaking to...

Newly elected PDP Chairman Alhaji Tanimu Turaki The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has a new leader: Tanimu Turaki, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and former Minister of Special Duties under the Goodluck Jonathan administration. The decision, which saw Turaki emerge through consensus among party stakeholders, was announced late Wednesday...

Anambra State Police Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu The Anambra State Police Command, through Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu, has issued a strict security warning ahead of the November 8 governorship election. Citing the practice as a "serious security threat," the CP announced that the police will no longer tolerate the use of vehicles...