Author: Pius Ayinor
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Masai Ujiri’s Zaria Group and Kenya Railways Corporation sign landmark lease agreement for modern arena and entertainment district
Pius Ayinor In a notable advancement for Kenya’s urban and economic growth, NBA Champion Masai Ujiri’s Zaria Group and Kenya Railways Corporation today formalized a landmark agreement with the signing of a long-term lease for the development of a modern indoor arena and adjacent mixed-use entertainment district. The agreement, executed in the presence of His…
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Full list of African referees for 2026 World Cup
Admin FIFA has confirmed the list of African referees selected for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, billed for the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Seven African officials have been listed to feature at football’s biggest tournament. However, the announcement has stirred reactions following the exclusion of several high-profile names. The reports detailed by Africa Top Sports…
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Insecurity: US Embassy in Abuja cancels visa appointments
By Admin The United States Embassy in Abuja has announced the cancellation of all visa appointments and directed applicants to check their email for details on rescheduled dates. The notice was shared on the U.S. mission in Nigeria’s official X handle on Thursday, and it reads: “U.S. Embassy Abuja is closed for visa appointments. Applicants…
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Gun-blazing Wike ń f’ikú ṣeré
Tunde Odesola In Nigeria’s bustling cyberspace, Albert Ofosu Nketia is a name that needs an introduction, but his face doesn’t. At barely seven, Nketia’s meme is potentially the most popular kid video in the Nigerian social media space. The fluky kid holds a permanent residency in the phones of millions of Nigerians who carry him…
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Melania Trump denies ties to Epstein
By Admin First lady Melania Trump is denying ties to Jeffrey Epstein and knowledge of his sex crimes, saying Thursday that the “stories are completely false” and calling accusations that she was somehow involved “smears about me.” Reading an extraordinary statement at the White House, Melania Trump said she and her attorneys were fighting back…
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Updated: Covenant University confirms death of 500-level student
●A parent explains how it happened By Editor The management of Covenant University, Ota, in Ogun State, has confirmed the death of a 500-Level engineering student of the institution, Toluwase Jesutunmise. The student died during a football training session on campus. A statement by the institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Timothy Anake, on Wednesday in Ota, confirmed…
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M4S TV Chairman, Akiotu, pledges unity, reform in BON acceptance speech
By Editor Newly elected Chairman of the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria (BON), Chief Tony Akiotu, has pledged to lead an inclusive, forward-looking administration focused on sustainability, digital transition, and industry growth. Akiotu, who is the M4S TV Chairman, made the commitment on Wednesday in his acceptance speech following his election as the BON chairman, describing…
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Owu Sportswear partners with Lagos State Football League
By Editor Nigerian sports clothing company Owu Sportswear has thrown its weight behind the Lagos State Football League, emerging as the official kit sponsor for the 2025/26 season. The company’s CEO, Barrister Tunji Brown, said the initiative reaffirms Owu Sportswear’s commitment to grassroots sports development across Lagos State. “We are supporting grassroots sports one hundred…
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Ademola Lookman’s Atletico shock Barcelona 2-0 in Champions League quarterfinal
●PSG blank Liverpool 2-0 By Admin Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth’s goals earned Atletico Madrid a commanding 2-0 lead over 10-man Barcelona in a tense Champions League quarterfinal first-leg clash. The La Liga leaders were on top in the all-Spanish tie at Camp Nou on Wednesday before Pau Cubarsi was sent off for bringing down…
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Nigeria, India, Zimbabawe and Jamaica for 2026 Unity Cup Tournament
By Admin The Unity Cup, the premier international football tournament celebrating AfroCentric and global diaspora communities, is officially returning to its historic home. From 26 to 30 May 2026, the hallowed turf of The Valley, home to Charlton Athletic FC, will host a revamped four-nation tournament featuring Nigeria, Jamaica, Zimbabwe, and India. Following the massive…