Tech entrepreneur and longevity advocate Bryan Johnson has revealed that he has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastritis (AIG), a rare chronic condition in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the stomach lining. The 48-year-old billionaire, widely known for his ambitious anti-aging experiments and the Blueprint longevity project, shared that the diagnosis came after years…
The French Football Federation (FFF) has announced that it is taking legal action against Paraguayan senator Celeste Amarilla following what it described as racist and unacceptable comments directed at France captain Kylian Mbappé after the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash between France and Paraguay. The controversy erupted after France secured a hard-fought 1-0…
Portugal’s journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end after a Round of 16 defeat to Spain, with captain Cristiano Ronaldo confirming that the tournament marked the final World Cup appearance of his legendary career. Following Portugal’s elimination in Dallas, the 41-year-old football icon admitted his disappointment but said he leaves…
President Bola Tinubu has directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major global technology companies, including Meta, Alphabet (Google), X (formerly Twitter), and several Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms, over allegations of anti-competitive practices and the unauthorized use of content produced by Nigerian media organisations. The directive follows a joint petition…
Billionaire investor and philanthropist Tony Elumelu will officially retire as Group Chairman of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc on August 21, 2026, bringing to an end a remarkable 12-year tenure that transformed the bank into one of Africa’s leading financial institutions. UBA announced the development following a board meeting on Monday, explaining that Elumelu’s…
President Bola Tinubu has expressed his desire to host Pope Leo XIV in Nigeria, describing the Pontiff’s global peace efforts as vital at a time when the world is in need of strong moral and spiritual leadership. The President made the remarks on Saturday while receiving the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 67-year-old Nigerian-British grandmother, identified as Mrs. Mary Barek, for allegedly attempting to smuggle 13 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside fake plantain peels through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. According to the anti-narcotics agency, the suspect, who reportedly works as a caregiver in…
Nigerian music promoter and socialite Sam Larry has reportedly been hospitalised following a serious road accident along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road in Lagos. According to reports, the crash occurred in the early hours of Saturday when the vehicle conveying Sam Larry allegedly collided with a trailer. The impact of the accident was said to be…
Nigeria is yet to receive approximately N17.45 billion for electricity exported to Togo, Benin Republic and the Niger Republic during the first quarter of 2026, according to the latest report released by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The report revealed that the three neighbouring countries collectively paid only $4.82 million out of the $17.48…
The Court of Appeal in Ibadan has overturned an earlier judgment of the Oyo State High Court that permitted Muslim students of the International School, University of Ibadan (ISI) to wear the hijab as part of the school’s approved uniform. In a split decision delivered on Friday, the three-member panel ruled by a 2-1 majority…
