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LAYEAWARDS 2026: Celebrating Innovation, Enterprise, Next Generation of Business Leaders
* 7th edition to recognise outstanding entrepreneurs, business leaders, corporate brands and contributors to economic development The organisers of the Lagos Young Entrepreneur Awards (LAYEAWARDS) have announced the forthcoming seventh
Pope warns against losing humanity in ‘paradise of machines’
Pope Leo XIV on Friday warned against losing humanity in a “paradise of machines”, after church bells rang and thousands gathered to welcome him to France amid worldwide concern over
UNIMAID says no VC, SSANU chairman altercation over CONTAA
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) in Borno State has denied social media reports claiming that there was an altercation that erupted between the Vice- Chancellor, Professor Mohammed
2026 Ballon d’Or: Full list of 10 oldest nominees
Age has once again proved to be just a number, with several veteran football stars featuring prominently among the nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or awards. The shortlists, announced on
Chelsea charged by FA over discriminatory chanting
By Adegboyega Adeleye Chelsea have been charged by the Football Association over alleged discriminatory chanting by supporters during their Premier League victory over Fulham in August. The FA said Chelsea
NCDMB launches LearnFest to deepen oil, gas industry knowledge
By Udeme Akpan The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has launched the LearnFest Lecture Series to deepen knowledge-sharing among its staff and oil and gas industry stakeholders. The
Rayan header salvages 1-1 draw between Brazil and Australia
A last minute header from Brazilian substitute Rayan salvaged a 1-1 draw with Australia in a thrilling international friendly in Townsville on Friday. Rayan headed the ball home in the
Police arrest Niger fugitive over alleged murder of business partner
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi The Kebbi State Police Command has said that it has arrested a fugitive wanted in Niger for allegedly stabbing his compatriot and business partner to
2027: You must play according to rules, Jonathan warns politicians
…says you can’t do anything to win election By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja As campaigns for the 2027 general elections heat up, former President Goodluck Jonathan has warned politicians to play
English, Spanish, Italian, German football leagues call for FIFA reform
The four main European football leagues — the English Premier League, Spain’s La Liga, Italy’s Serie A and Germany’s Bundesliga — called on Friday for a reform of FIFA. The
