Preview: Pyramids FC V Rivers United
Rivers United will head to Egypt on Wednesday(today) for the CAF Champions League matchday one encounter against defending champions Pyramids FC. The competition’s group phase opening night promises to deliver immediate blockbusters: As Pyramids will be welcoming Rivers United in Cairo while RS Berkane face Power Dynamos in a North–South clash rich with subplots. The […]
AFRIMA Launches Search for Emerging Musical Talent
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has officially commenced the entry process for its 9th Edition Diamond Showcase, a prestigious initiative established to highlight the continent’s most gifted up-and-coming music artists. In a recent official communication, the organization declared that the application portal for the Diamond Showcase is now active, calling on vocalists, MCs, disc […]
Which Way Nigeria- AY Cries Out
Renowned Nigerian comedian, actor and filmmaker, Ayodeji Richard Makun, popularly known as AY, has raised serious concerns over the worsening insecurity in the country, describing the current state of Nigeria as “a crime scene.” The award-winning entertainer, who is also the host of the popular AY Live shows, made the remarks on social media while […]
Nigeria Recovers Stolen Benin Artifacts
Nigeria has recorded another major victory in its global campaign to reclaim looted cultural treasures, as the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy on Monday officially received two Benin bronzes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The returned artifacts a bronze relief plaque and a commemorative head were repatriated from the Museum of Fine […]
Super Eagles Beat Gabon
The Nigeria Super Eagles on Thursday delivered a dominant performance against Gabon to secure their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup play-off final. A brace from Victor Osimhen, along with goals from Akor Adams and substitute Chidera Ejuke, sealed a 4–1 extra-time victory over Gabon. Adams gave Nigeria the lead in the 78th minute, […]
Tacha Sets Two Guiness World Records
Congratulations are pouring in for Nigerian media personality and entrepreneur, Anita Natacha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, after she officially set two Guinness World Records for the most cosmetic makeovers completed in both eight hours and 24 hours. The Port Harcourt-born star achieved the remarkable feat on October 11, 2023, during a live beauty marathon […]
Peter Obi Slams FG Over Super Eagles Saga
The former Governor of Anambra State Peter Obi, on Wednesday, 12th of November slammed the federal government over the reported boycott of training by the Super Eagles of Nigeria amid Thursday’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff against Gabon.The report has it that the former Labour Party presidential candidate, posted on his X account (formerly […]
William Troost-Ekong Reacts To Training Saga
Super Eagles captain, William Troost-Ekong, has reacted to reports that the team and its technical staff boycotted training in Rabat over unresolved bonus payments. The Port City News (TCPN) learnt that the team skipped training on Tuesday ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup Africa play-off semi-final against Gabon. Reacting to the development, Troost-Ekong denied […]
Nigeria Eyes NNPC Asset Overhaul
The Presidency explored changes in asset ownership at the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) to raise falling crude oil output. Special Adviser to the President on Energy, Olu Verheijen, shared this idea on November 10, 2025, at the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists Conference in Lagos. Verheijen explained that restructuring the national oil firm […]
Zlatan Blasts Government Over Nigeria’s Economic Crisis
In a recent candid discussion, the renowned Nigerian music artist Zlatan Ibile has leveled sharp criticism at the nation’s leadership, asserting that their efforts to address the severe economic difficulties facing citizens are profoundly insufficient. He expressed his deep dismay that, because of governmental inaction, Nigerian society is gradually normalizing these conditions of adversity. The […]
Halliburton Secures Big Deal for Shell’s Nigeria Gas Project
Global oilfield services giant Halliburton has secured an integrated drilling and completion services contract from the Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company (SNEPCo), in partnership with Sunlink Energies, for the development of the HI gas field located in OML 144 offshore Nigeria. The HI project, when completed, is expected to deliver 350 million standard cubic […]
OPEC Urges Nigeria to Refine Locally
Adeyemi-Bero, the 2025 OPEC Board of Governors Chairman and CEO of First Exploration & Petroleum Development Company, urged Nigerian oil producers to emphasise local refining and economic value addition over crude exports. He said this during his address at the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists Pre-Conference Workshop in Lagos on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He […]