The National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR), in partnership with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), set the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja aglow in a burst of rhythm, energy, and national pride as both agencies staged a surprise “Service in Motion” Flash Mob to mark this year’s Customer Service Week.The captivating performance,…
As part of its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurs through inter-Africa trade, Wema Bank is extending the reach of women-led businesses with the NBC Trade Fair across Nigeria and beyond. The bank is now set to make a bold move with the Ghana edition, scheduled to hold on October 4th and 5th, 2025, at The…
By Prince Adeyemi Aseperi-Shonibare History is a master storyteller. On 25 September 1944, Ibadan welcomed a son. Eighty-one years later, in 2025, that son—Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja—ascended the throne as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Born in 1944, crowned the 44th. Destiny had been whispering this symmetry from the very beginning. An engineer of precision, trained…
A former player of Plateau United Football Club of Jos, Jerome Dung, who was part of the team that won the Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL, title in 2017, has cried out over the unfulfilled reward of N1.5 million and a plot of land promised the team by ex-Governor Simon Bako Lalong. The all-conquering team…
Santos forward Neymar has hit out at the organizers of the Ballon d’Or over Barcelona winger Raphinha’s fifth-place finish in the 2025 edition. The 33-year-old made his feelings clear about the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings, calling Raphinha’s fifth-place finish ‘a huge joke’. Recall that Ousmane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or ahead of Lamine Yamal…
Swedish club Djurgården IF have announced the signing of Falconets striker, Goodness Osigwe, DAILY POST reports. The 18-year-old linked up with Djurgården from Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, side Edo Queens. Osigwe was part of the Edo Queens side that won the NWFL title in 2024. The youngster also played at the 2024 FIFA U-20…
Argentina captain, Lionel Messi has reacted to Ousmane Dembele winning the 2025 Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal. Messi said he was ‘very happy’ for the France international and also congratulated him on his victory. The Inter Miami forward and Dembele were former teammates during their time at Barcelona in the past. Dembele was…
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville has suggested three strikers better than Chelsea’s duo, Joao Pedro and Liam Delap. Recall that Chelsea signed Pedro and Delap during the summer transfer window to bolster their attack. However, Neville suggested that Liverpool duo Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike, and Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, are better than the two…
France has now matched Argentina’s record of countries with the highest number of Ballon d’Or awards won. This comes after Paris Saint-Germain forward, Osumane Dembele won the 2025 Ballon d’Or edition ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal on Monday night in Paris. Before the France international’s triumph, Argentina holds the record for the most Ballon d’Or…
English Women’s Super League, WSL, club Brighton & Hove Albion have celebrated their goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie for her remarkable feat at the 2025 Ballon d’Or award. Nnadozie finished fourth in the women’s Goalkeeper of the Year category. The award was won by Chelsea, and England shot stopper, Hannah Hampton. Nnadozie made history as the first…
