Nigeria Debuts in International Prison Chess Championship
Nigeria's correctional service joins six countries in the 6th International Chess for Freedom Competition, held at Kirikiri, Lagos, to boost inmate rehabilitation.
Category : Sports
Frances Tiafoe Net Worth: $8M Fortune, $20M Prize Money, Lululemon
Frances Tiafoe's net worth is estimated at $8 million, built from over $20 million in career prize money and $12 million in annual endorsements, including a landmark Lululemon deal.
Adrien Broner: Age, Net Worth, Wife, Children, Boxing Record
Adrien Broner, 37, is a four-weight world champion with a 35-5-1 record. His net worth is $100,000. He is married to Arie Nicole and has five children.
DStv Replaces Compact with Sports in South Africa, Nigeria Unchanged
DStv replaced South Africa's Compact package with Sports, focusing on football. Former Showmax subscribers reported unexpected bills, but MultiChoice confirms eligible customers keep the R99 promotional price. Nigerian subscribers are unaffected.
Appeal Court affirms Arobo as APC candidate for Owo-Ose
The Court of Appeal in Abuja dismissed an appeal challenging the Federal High Court ruling that declared Abdulghani Arobo winner of the APC primary for Owo-Ose Federal Constituency, affirming his candidacy for the 2027 elections.
inDrive 1% Commission: What Nigerian Drivers Should Know
inDrive restores 1% commission in Johannesburg and Pretoria for three months, while Nigerian drivers get a separate ₦132 million reward campaign. Here's the full breakdown.
F1's Africa Return: Why the Last GP Ended in 1993
Formula 1 is set to return to Africa with a proposed Rwanda Grand Prix. The last F1 race on the continent was in South Africa in 1993, ending due to political and financial issues.
Memo Ochoa Retires: Age, Net Worth, Family, and Legacy
Guillermo Ochoa retired from football in July 2026 after six World Cups. Discover his age, net worth, family, and career highlights.
Rafa Corporation signs three-year shirt sponsorship with Kano Pillars, announces plans for Rafa Foot
Rafa Corporation has signed a three-year shirt sponsorship deal with Kano Pillars and announced plans to establish the Rafa Football Academy to nurture young Nigerian football talents.
Lagos, Kwara, Ekiti, Plateau, Enugu Unveil New CNG Buses
Kwara, Ekiti, Plateau, Enugu expand subsidized CNG bus services, cutting fares on selected routes, while Lagos awaits new fare announcement for its 20 additional buses.
Dawn Staley and Lisa Boyer: The Truth About Their Relationship
Dawn Staley is not married to Lisa Boyer. The two are colleagues at South Carolina Gamecocks, working as head coach and associate head coach since 2008.
Omojuwa Blasts Super Eagles After 3-0 Guinea-Bissau Loss
Social media expert JJ Omojuwa criticised Super Eagles crosses after Nigeria's 3-0 AFCON 2027 qualifier defeat to Guinea-Bissau on September 29, marking Eric Chelle's first loss as coach.
Zimbabwean Footballers Who Excelled in Europe
Zimbabwe has never reached a World Cup, yet its stars won the European Cup, pioneered the Premier League, and topped French scoring charts. From Grobbelaar to Munetsi, these are the warriors who made it abroad.
British schoolgirl, 11, becomes youngest Woman Grandmaster
Bodhana Sivanandan, 11, defeated Nigeria’s Deborah Quickpen at the 2026 Chess Olympiad, securing her third WGM norm and becoming the youngest Woman Grandmaster in history.
Richest Japanese MMA Fighters: Machida Tops $4M List
Lyoto Machida tops the richest Japanese MMA fighters list with an estimated $4 million net worth, ahead of Kyoji Horiguchi, Kai Asakura, and Kazushi Sakuraba.
Beyond the Scoreline: Lessons for Nigerian Football Fans
A football result rarely tells the full story. Nigerian fans can learn from statistics, tactics, and fixture congestion to understand performances better.
Nkechi Blessing, Phyna Boxing Match Set for October 1
Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday and BBNaija winner Phyna will face off in a celebrity boxing bout on October 1, 2026, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos, following their recent social media clash.
PariPesa becomes OM Regional Africa Partner
PariPesa and Olympique de Marseille announce a new partnership for Africa, making PariPesa the club's Regional Africa Partner with fan-focused campaigns and content.
How to Buy Dangote Refinery Shares via PoS: 5 Steps
Dangote Refinery's ₦2.15tn IPO lets Nigerians buy shares via Moniepoint PoS terminals from ₦5,250. Applications close October 13, 2026.
DStv Unveils New Packages: Sports, Movies & Series, Pricing
DStv's major package overhaul introduces Sports and Movies & Series bouquets, migrates Compact to Sports, Family to Select, Access to Starter, and reshuffles movie channels.
Richest WWE Wrestlers 2026: McMahon Leads at $3.2B
Vince McMahon tops the 2026 richest WWE list at $3.2 billion, with The Rock at $800M. Full rankings from Roman Reigns to McMahon.
Michael Jordan tops richest male athletes 2026 with $4.3B
Michael Jordan is the richest male athlete in 2026 with a $4.3 billion net worth, surpassing the combined fortunes of the next two athletes on the list.
Taiwo Awoniyi graduates with PFA Business School diploma
Coventry City striker Taiwo Awoniyi earns a Postgraduate Diploma in Global Football Sport Directorship with merit from the PFA Business School, adding to his academic qualifications.
Tinubu's Schools Revealed in Autobiography
An autobiography published by the Nigerian Embassy reveals President Tinubu attended St. John's Primary School Aroloya, Lagos, and Children Home School, Ibadan.
DStv Compact Upgrade: Premier League, Champions League Access
DStv Compact subscribers get every Premier League and Champions League match from September 17 as MultiChoice unveils its biggest package overhaul in 15 years, with no price increase.
Megapari tops Nigeria betting rankings with 9.6 rating
Futbol24 ranks Megapari as Nigeria's top betting site with a 9.6 rating, ahead of 22Bet, Bet9ja, and others, citing speed, naira payouts, and market range.
German Fan Questions Mane's Ballon d'Or Nomination Amid Ronaldo Snub
A German man, Raphael, questioned Sadio Mane's inclusion on the 2026 Ballon d'Or nominees list while noting Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, sparking online debate.
DStv Launches 5 New Packages, Pricing, Branding
DStv unveils five new packages from R99 to R799 monthly, new slogan 'Expect+', and channel additions, effective September 17, 2026.
Osimhen Doubtful for AFCON Qualifiers After Groin Injury
Galatasaray confirmed Victor Osimhen suffered a moderate-to-advanced right adductor strain, putting his availability for Nigeria's 2027 AFCON qualifiers against Madagascar and Guinea-Bissau in doubt.
Opta Supercomputer Backs Arsenal for Premier League Title
Arsenal lead the Premier League title race with a 51.78% chance after beating Chelsea 2-1, per Opta's supercomputer. Manchester City follow at 26.41%.
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