“I wouldn’t have married my wife if she were SS or AS” — Adekunle Gold speaks on genotype compatibility

Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about the importance of genotype compatibility when choosing a partner. 

Quit presidential race and back us – Kwankwaso tells Atiku

The vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, has urged African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar to abandon his 2027 presidential ambition and support the NDC.

France withdraws support for Infantino in FIFA presidential election

The FFF is aligning itself with the position of other European federations such as Belgium, Italy, Scotland, Sweden and Wales, who have also publicly withdrawn support for Infantino.

Open Heaven 11 September 2026 Friday Daily Devotional By Pastor E. A. Adeboye

TOPIC: Never Give Up (1) [11 Friday, September 2026]

  MEMORISE: For surely there is an end; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. – Proverbs 23:18 (KJV)

FG moves academic certificate verification online

The Federal Government has moved the evaluation and authentication of academic certificates online, ending the need for applicants to visit the Federal Ministry of Education physically.

Obi’s blocked Benue visit unacceptable — Festus Keyamo

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo, SAN, has condemned the blockade of Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi by protesters in Benue State, describing the incident as unacceptable in a democracy.

Actor Itele’s ‘Koleoso’ becomes most-viewed African film on YouTube

Filmmaker and actor Ibrahim Yekini, popularly known as Itele d’Icon, is celebrating a new record as his movie series Koleoso has reached 141.6 million combined views on YouTube across 13 parts

Petrol pump prices defy low depot rates to stay above N1,300

Petrol prices remain high at filling stations across Nigeria despite a significant drop in depot prices, raising fresh questions over potential profiteering between wholesale loading points and retail outlets.

2026 Ballon d’Or: I won’t beg for award – 19 year old Barca star Lamine Yamal

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has declared that he will not actively campaign or plead to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or award.

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday ahead of Barcelona's UEFA Champions League clash against Feyenoord, the teenager stated that voters and fans are entitled to their opinions and that individual accolades lie outside his control.

“I don’t think I need to campaign for the Ballon D’Or. Everyone is entitled to think whatever they want,” Yamal said.

“I’m not here to campaign, and I’m not going to beg for anything. That’s your job. It’s not on me.” Yamal emphasized his pride in his performances for both club and country over the past year, attributing any potential recognition to overall team success.

“Winning the Ballon d’Or does not depend on me,” he noted. “The work we’ve done with Barça and the national team has been unbelievable. I’ll be grateful to my teammates at Barça and with the national team if I win it, of course.”

The 2026 Ballon d’Or presentation will take place in London on October 26.

 

You can come back with your expired passports, NIS tells Nigerians abroad

The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has explained that Nigerians in the diaspora do not need a valid passport to travel home, as expired passports can still be used for the journey and renewed once the holder is back in the country.