Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ Ball Set for $10m US Auction
The soccer ball used by Diego Maradona to score his infamous “Hand of God” goal against England inthe 1986 World Cup is expected to sell for $10 million at a US auction later this month.Heritage Auctions, based in Texas, will offer the official 1986 World Cup match ball during its SummerPlatinum Night Sports Auction from…
Nigerians Priced Out of Decent Living – Atiku
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused the Tinubu administration of worsening Nigerians’purchasing power, stating that the latest Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Household Expectations Surveyshows families are increasingly unable to afford homes, cars and basic household assets.In a statement issued on Saturday by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, PhrankShaibu, Atiku said the…
Kidjo Set to Become First African Musician Honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Grammy-winning Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician and thefirst Black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The five-time Grammy Award winner will unveil the 2,854th star in the Recording category on August18, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. PT at 7011 Hollywood Boulevard, across from the…
Premier League Clubs Race Toward September 1 Transfer Deadline
Premier League clubs are intensifying their efforts as the summer transfer window approaches its closeon Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 23:00 BST.The window officially opened on Monday, June 15, 2026, giving clubs more than two and a half monthsto strengthen their squads for the 2026/27 season, which is scheduled to begin on Saturday, August 22.This…
Fayose Links Darkness After 7pm to Higher Birth Rates
Newly inaugurated Chairman of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), Ayodele Fayose, has attributedpart of Nigeria’s population growth to inadequate electricity supply, particularly in rural areas, sayingthe absence of power after 7pm leaves residents with limited recreational options and leads them toretire early. Fayose, the former Ekiti State governor, made the remarks on Friday, August 7,…
Nyesom Wike Dismisses Amaechi’s Political Value in Rivers State
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has launched an attack on former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, saying his candidacy as presidential running mate to Atiku Abubakar on the platform of African Democratic Congress (ADC) is of no benefit to the people of Rivers State or the wider South-south region. Speaking yesterday…
Nigeria Emerges as West Africa’s Digital Powerhouse – Tijani
Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Bosun Tijani has declared that Nigeria hasbecome West Africa’s digital powerhouse.He stressed that the country’s strengths in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurityshould form a core part of its foreign policy. Tijani made the remarks on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Second Seminar on Anticipatory, Cyber andDigital…
Tinubu Approves 30-80% Pay Rise For Armed Forces
In a major move aimed at boosting troop morale and strengthening Nigeria’s fight against insecurity, President Tinubu approved salary increases of between 30 and 80 per cent for about 250,000 personnel of the Armed Forces. According to the Presidency, officers above the rank of colonel and its equivalent, that is, Brigadier-Generals to Generals, will get…
Wike-Led PDP Submits Sandy Onor As Presidential Candidate
The leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said the publication of its presidential candidate by the Independent National Electoral Commission has ended months of speculation over the party’s participation in the 2027 presidential election. The party said those who predicted it would fail…
Governor Adeleke Urges Osun Residents To Come Out Vote
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has charged Osun residents and voters to ignore threats from the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) and troop out en masse to vote for his re-election on August 15. Adeleke’s comments came as his campaign organisation, Imole Campaign Council, alerted the country and the international community to what it called…
