The Super Eagles of Nigeria have risen to 26th place in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking,marking the nation’s highest position on the global list since March 2010, when Nigeria was ranked 21st.The ranking was released on Monday, January 19, 2026.Nigeria’s national team moved up 12 places from its previous position at 38th in the…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has expressed confidence that his successor in 2031 will surpass hisown achievements, as he continues efforts to lay what he described as a “solid foundation” for thestate’s development.The governor made the remarks on Sunday, January 18, 2026 during a ground reception serviceorganised in his honour by the Assemblies of…
The Lagos State Government has arrested 281 street urchins, popularly called Omotaku, across the state in ongoing operations to restore public safety and order. In a statement on Saturday via X, the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the suspects “have since been arraigned in court.” The week-long operations by the…
Are you sacrificing joy for profit? In today’s fast-paced world, monetizing our passions has become increasingly common. While it’s exciting to earn a living from what you love, research by Deci et al. (1999) suggests that external rewards can decrease internal motivation for activities people originally enjoyed, highlighting the potential downside of monetizing passions. This…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday visited Oloka Village in the Oriire Local Government Area ofOyo State to assess the scene of a deadly attack on the Old Oyo National Parkthat claimed the lives offive forest guards.The incident, which occurred earlier this month, was attributed to suspected cross-border bandits,according to state authorities. During the…
Internationally acclaimed singer Helen Folasade Adu, known professionally as Sade, is celebrating her67th birthday. Born on January 16, 1959, in Ibadan, Nigeria, Sade has established herself as one ofthe most influential musical artists of her generation.Sade’s journey to global prominence began after her family relocated to England during her childhood.She rose to fame in the…
The Recording Academy and CBS have announced that Emmy Award-winning comedian Trevor Noah will return as host of the Grammy Awards one “final” time on Sunday, Feb. 1. This will be Noah’s sixth time as host of the Grammy Awards and he will also serve as an executive producer of the show, which takes place…
The United States of America has delivered a consignment of military equipment to Nigerian securityforces, marking a renewed effort to bolster defence cooperation between the two countries amidpersistent security challenges, including insurgency, banditry and violent crime.The U.S. delivery was confirmed on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, by the United States Africa Command(AFRICOM) via its official social…
Victor Osimhen, vice-captain of Nigeria’s Super Eagles, has reiterated the team’s confidence, unity andfocus as they prepare to face host nation Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 semi-finalon Wednesday, January 14, 2026.The comments came after Nigeria’s convincing 2–0 quarter-final victory over Algeria in Marrakech onSaturday, January 10, where Osimhen scored and provided…
The Federal Government has renewed its call on state governments to ban the use of wooden boats forcommercial water transportation, urging a transition to safer fibre-reinforced plastic and aluminiumvessels in a bid to curb recurring and avoidable waterway accidents across the country.The appeal was made by Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, CON, Minister of Marine and Blue…
