Cape Town ‘underworld boss’ Nafiz Modack jailed for bribing senior cop

Alleged Cape Town underworld boss Nafiz Modack has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption, though he will serve an effective seven years after part of the sentence…

Naira Strengthens to N1,487.90 per Dollar in Official Market, Marking Weekly High

  The naira appreciated massively against the United States dollar across official and parallel foreign exchange markets to end the week on a good note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s…

French football legend, Zinedine Zidane’s son switches allegiance to Algeria ahead of 2026 World Cup

Luca Zidane, son of French World Cup icon Zinedine Zidane, has officially switched his international allegiance to Algeria, paving the way for him to represent the North African nation at…

Nigerians and others deported by US to Ghana sue over detention

A group of West Africans deported from the United States has filed a lawsuit against the Ghanaian government, claiming they were transferred to the country despite holding protection orders from…

U.S. Senate and House approve ‘National Day of Remembrance’ for Charlie Kirk weeks after his killing

Days before a memorial service for conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring October 14 — his birthday — as a…

Trump adding $100k fee to H-1B visa application in latest crackdown on foreign workers

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Friday, September 19, adding a $100,000 fee to all H1-B visa applications, a White House official said.   The move marks…

FBI arrests Nigerian man accused of $100k ‘Wicked’ tickets scam

The FBI has arrested an Irish-Nigerian man in connection to a ticket resale fraud that cost the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts around $100,000 in lost revenue.    …

Gov. Mbah Unveils Bold Energy, Tourism, and Aviation Plans as Enugu Emerges Global Investment Destination

Enugu State Governor, Dr. Peter Mbah, has declared that the state’s vast coal deposits will be harnessed to generate 1,000 megawatts of power, affirming that Enugu’s coal would not be…

Atalanta CEO reveals the only condition that can make the club welcome back Ademola Lookman

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has delivered a firm message to Nigeria international Ademola Lookman, stating that the forward must demonstrate total dedication before being fully reintegrated into the squad.  …

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami agree to extend contract beyond 2026

Inter Miami and Lionel Messi have reached an agreement to extend the Argentine superstar’s contract, keeping him in Major League Soccer (MLS) beyond next year’s World Cup, according to a…