South Africa face the possibility of losing three crucial points in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa qualifiers after fielding an ineligible player in their 2-0 win over Lesotho last Friday. Midfielder Teboho Mokoena, who had accumulated two yellow cards earlier in the qualifiers, played 82 minutes in the match despite FIFA’s rule that a player must serve a suspension …

The National Cashew Association of Nigeria (NCAN) has called on President Bola Tinubu to take urgent action against the illegal export of cashews, which is causing massive revenue losses for the country. Speaking on Tuesday, NCAN President, Dr. Joseph Ajanaku, accused some Nigerian Customs Service officials of colluding with foreign buyers to export cashews without proper documentation, leading to significant …

Justice Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has withdrawn from the case involving suspended Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The judge made the decision on Tuesday, following a petition from Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who questioned his impartiality. Justice Egwuatu had previously issued an interim order halting the Senate’s disciplinary actions against Akpoti-Uduaghan. However, despite the ruling, the Senate Committee …

Singer Timi Dakolo and Apostle Lazarus have resolved their differences following a public disagreement over gospel musicians charging for performances. The debate began after Apostle Lazarus criticized gospel singers for demanding high fees, prompting Dakolo to question the authenticity of an alleged invoice linked to him and point out that the cleric also charges for his ministry school. However, in …

The German government has concluded plans to revolutionise Nigeria’s agricultural sector by investing in cold chain infrastructure to mitigate food waste to improve food security across the country. This was made known at the official kick off of the 2025 edition and the 10th anniversary of the agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria exhibition and conference held at the Landmark Event Centre …

FirstBank has reaffirmed its leadership in digital banking with the expansion of its Digital Xperience Centre, a state-of-the-art facility designed to deliver cutting-edge financial services. Speaking at the launch, Managing Director/CEO Olusegun Alebiosu emphasized the bank’s commitment to global banking standards. “The Digital Xperience Centre is equipped with state-of-the-art features designed to provide a seamless and interactive banking experience,” Alebiosu …

Samsung Electronics co-CEO Han Jong-Hee passed away on Tuesday from cardiac arrest, according to a spokesperson for the South Korean tech giant. He was 63. Han, who was born in 1962, had been leading Samsung’s consumer electronics and mobile devices businesses since 2022. That same year, he was appointed vice chairman and CEO. His co-CEO, Jun Young-Hyun, who was recently …

The Federal Government has announced a strategic partnership with Brazilian livestock company JBJ Brazil to establish a massive 100,000-hectare cattle ranch in Niger State. The initiative aims to accommodate 100,000 bulls and significantly enhance livestock production in Nigeria. Minister of Livestock Development, Malam Idi Mukhtar, disclosed the plan during his visit to Governor Umaru Bago in Minna on Monday, as …

SAO Agro, a key investor leading the Ondo Special Agro Processing Zone, recently welcomed Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to its 10,120-hectare commercial oil palm estate in Ore, Ondo State. The visit highlighted the state government’s commitment to supporting large-scale agribusinesses like SAO Agro and JB Farms, which employ thousands and drive food security and rural development. As a symbolic show …

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ondo State Command, has uncovered an illegal crude oil reservoir hidden in a forest in Obe-Akingboye, Ilaje Local Government Area. According to a statement by the command’s spokesperson, DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, the discovery was made during a joint operation on Sunday at about 2:12 p.m. However, no arrests were made as the …