Neymar scored twice for Santos and responded to his critics with a tongue-in-cheek goal celebration on his return to action after Brazil’s disappointing World Cup campaign. His brace helped Santos, who remain embroiled in a relegation battle, rescue a 2-2 home draw against bottom club Chapecoense on Saturday. The result left Santos just one point above the relegation zone in Brazil’s top flight. The 34-year-old was making his first appearance for the club after a two-and-a-half-month absence and has frequently faced criticism over his lifestyle. He came under renewed scrutiny this week after taking part in a poker tournament while…
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The federal government has demanded a thorough investigation into the death of a Nigerian citizen during a police operation in South Africa. Over the weekend, videos emerged of South African police offers assaulting a Nigerian man who was heard pleading his innocence over an unclear matter. The police officers used what appeared to be a polyethylene bag to seemingly strangle the Nigerian several times. According to the Nigerian consulate general in Johannesburg, the incident occurred on July 23 in Bellville, Cape Town. The mission identified the Nigerian as Ibeh Chika Simon. In a statement signed Saturday, Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, consul-general, said the consulate…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju-Smart as Special Adviser to the President on National Assembly Matters – House of Representatives. He replaces Hon. Ibrahim Olanrewaju, who resigned to contest for an elective post in his home state. Olanrewaju-Smart is an accomplished scholar and public policy expert. He holds a PhD in Educational Management from Lead City University and a Master’s in Public Administration from Harvard University. He is an Edward Mason Fellow in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. The forty-year-old policy expert was also a LEAPS Fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and holds…
The Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential flag bearer, Peter Obi, has dismissed suggestions that his emergence as president would deepen Nigeria’s divisions, insisting that his track record proves he can unite the country. Obi made the remarks during an appearance on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, where he responded to comments by former Borno State Governor, Ali Modu Sheriff, who questioned his capacity to foster national unity. He said his years of engagement across the country demonstrated a commitment to national cohesion rather than division. “I will unite Nigeria, and I know what it takes to unite Nigeria,” he said. Punch He…
Footage showing Emmanuel Obruste, the content creator popularly known as GehGeh, at a traditional wedding has sparked heated debate online, with many Nigerians casting doubt on whether the ceremony was real. The self-styled relationship and finance guru shared clips from the event on his X page on Saturday, showing himself and a lady dressed in coordinating burgundy native attire. GehGeh rocked a flowing agbada, complete with black bead necklaces. An invitation card shown in the post was dated July 26, with a start time of 11 am, and named Mary and Prosper as the couple. In the caption accompanying the video,…
On Sunday, July 25, 2026, the 11th season of the Big Brother Naija reality television show premieres with viewers set for another edition of Africa’s biggest reality TV programme. MultiChoice Nigeria had announced that the new season would debut on Sunday, with a record-breaking grand prize of ₦160m, the highest since the show debuted in 2006. Here are key details about the show ahead of Sunday’s premiere. Time and how to watch In a statement released on July 16, the organiser said the launch show will air from 7pm on Africa Magic Showcase and Africa Magic Family, while the 24-hour…
Dangote Cement Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable business practices, environmental stewardship, and responsible growth across Africa, as the company continues to integrate sustainability into every aspect of its operations. The company’s sustainability strategy remains focused on reducing environmental impact, improving energy efficiency, promoting diversity and inclusion, supporting local communities, and creating long-term value for stakeholders across its ten African markets. As part of its decarbonisation and green logistics agenda, Dangote Cement is expanding its alternative-energy transportation programme through the acquisition of an additional 1,500 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks. The initiative is designed to lower greenhouse gas emissions,…
Rite Foods Limited unveils its 2025 sustainability report, its commitment to sustainable business practices, announcing significant progress in reducing carbon emissions, conserving water, improving energy efficiency, and cutting waste, while setting an ambitious target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2060. On Friday, July 22, 2026, the management highlighted the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) achievements and outlined its long-term sustainability strategy, at a media briefing held at their Ikeja office. The Head of Corporate Affairs and Sustainability, Ekuma Eze, speaking at the event, states that sustainability remains central to Rite Foods’ business philosophy, the company is committed to operating…
Remo Secondary School (RSS) has made history with the graduation of its 2026 class in what is being described as a groundbreaking academic ceremony, as the prestigious public secondary school celebrated its graduating students in a university-themed graduation style. The historic valedictory service, which brought together students, parents, teachers, school administrators, old students and distinguished guests, was marked by pomp, pageantry and an atmosphere of academic excellence, as graduating students appeared in full academic graduation gowns, caps and other traditional graduation regalia. In a striking departure from conventional valedictory ceremonies typically held in public secondary schools, the school’s principals and…
L-R: Mrs. Temilade Adu, Corporate Communications Manager, Rite Foods Limited; Okeke Chinedu Christian, highest scorer in the 2025/2026 JAMB/UTME in the South-West zone with a score of 93.90, and Mechanical Engineering student, University of Lagos; Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, Vice Chancellor, University of Lagos; Ogunsua-Dixon Tijesuni Michelle, Mass Communication student, University of Lagos, and 2025/2026 UTME scorer of 81.2% under the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Equal Opportunity Group category; and Dennis Aideloje, Corporate Affairs and Sustainability Manager, Rite Foods Limited, during the presentation of the National Academic Excellence Awards cheques on Tuesday, 21 July 2026. The Vice Chancellor,…