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Some workers of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Ondo State, on Thursday, staged a protest on the campus of the institution against the alleged failure of the management to pay their allowances. The workers, under the auspices of the National Association of Non-Teaching Staff of Nigerian Universities, FUTA branch, alleged that the institution had paid the allowances to members of staff who belonged to other associations on the campus but left them out. The angry workers, who were chanting various solidarity songs, marched to the office of the Vice-Chancellor to express their grievance, vowing to cause unrest in the…

The Super Falcons booked their place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, but the journey wasn’t as smooth as many expected, Soccernet.ng reports. After recovering from the group-opening defeat to Malawi, Nigeria had to rely on the tournament’s head-to-head tiebreak regulations rather than the overall goal difference to edge past Zambia in one of the competition’s most dramatic group-stage finales. Going into the final round of Group C fixtures, Malawi sat top of the table with six points after victories over Nigeria and Egypt. Nigeria and Zambia both had three points, while Egypt had none.…

American rapper, A$AP Rocky, has said he is not intimidated by the financial success of his billionaire partner, singer Rihanna, insisting that her wealth does not make him insecure. The rapper explained that although Rihanna is a billionaire and he is worth millions, he has never felt entitled to her success or fortune. Speaking during a recent episode of the Jason CC Show, Rocky said he was proud of Rihanna’s achievements and saw no reason to feel threatened by her accomplishments. “My woman [Rihanna] got billions, I got multi-millions. Her success isn’t mine. I am proud of my woman. No…

The draw for the 2026 CAF Confederation Cup has been held in Cairo, Egypt, with clubs now discovering their path to the group stage of the competition, Soccernet.ng reports. CAF had earlier confirmed the draw format, with clubs seeded based on their rankings and recent performances in continental competitions. The eight highest-ranked teams received byes into the second preliminary round from the 56 clubs that entered the tournament. 2024 President Federation Cup winners El-Kanemi Warriors. Photo by IMAGO The remaining 48 teams were paired to face each other over two legs in the first preliminary round. The 24 winners will then join…

Coinbase just secured full MiFID-equivalent authorization from the UK’s FCA, and it changes what the exchange can actually offer British users.This is not a cryptoasset registration or an e-money license. It is a genuine investment services authorization that lets Coinbase offer traditional equities, derivatives, and perpetual futures under one regulated roof in the UK, rather than splitting products across separate entities or jurisdictions. The centerpiece of the rollout is tokenized stocks backed 1:1 by underlying US equities, carrying full dividend rights and delivered through Coinbase’s on-chain infrastructure. Not a synthetic. Not a CFD. A blockchain-native representation of real equity exposure.That…

By Emem Julius The Federal Government has pledged to coordinate a regional response to the devastating erosion and flooding affecting Cross River State and other parts of the South-South region, promising humanitarian support and long-term measures to mitigate future disasters. The Managing Director of the South-South Development Commission, Usoro Akpabio, gave the assurance on Tuesday during an assessment visit to erosion-ravaged communities and an internally displaced persons camp in Cross River State. Akpabio, who led a delegation comprising executive directors and the state’s representative on the commission’s board, said the visit underscored the Federal Government’s commitment to standing with affected…

Ayra Starr leaning against a black vehicle showcasing her Y2K-inspired outfit, cobalt blue stiletto heels, and retro updo in New York City. Paint the town red? No! Ayra Starr painted New York City purple yesterday when she stepped out for the exclusive Manhattan listening party for her highly anticipated third studio album, Starr Girl. The Nigerian singer-songwriter arrived at the venue wearing a strapless periwinkle blue mini dress crafted with horizontal ruched mesh panelling and a striking vertical strip of 3D fabric floral appliqués down the centre bodice. Styling a strapless mini dress requires precise proportion balancing: pair the bare…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will face Cameroon in the quarter-finals of the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) after finishing second in a dramatic Group C campaign, Soccernet.ng reports. The ten-time African champions booked their place in the last eight with an emphatic 6-2 victory over Egypt at the Rabat Olympic Stadium. That result completed the most remarkable finish of the group stage, as Nigeria, Malawi and Zambia all ended with six points after three matches.CAF’s competition rules meant goal difference across the whole group was not enough to separate the three teams. Instead, only the matches played between Nigeria,…

Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalising arrangements for jointly managing the strategic waterway, Tehran said Wednesday, even as fresh security incidents highlighted continued risks for regional shipping. The agreement would be a step towards reopening the key energy route, but official sources briefing Iranian media stressed that any easing still hinged on Washington ending its own naval blockade of Iran’s ports. Iran has exercised de facto control of the waterway and threatened any vessels transiting routes it deems unauthorised ever since the United States and Israel launched their war against…

Nigeria striker Tolu Arokodare says he already feels at home at Ajax after making an impressive start to his season-long loan spell from Wolverhampton Wanderers, Soccernet.ng reports. The 25-year-old has wasted little time settling into life in Amsterdam, scoring on his debut just days after completing his move to the Dutch club. Despite the perfect start, Arokodare believes the biggest reason to be excited is the winning culture he has found inside Ajax. “My first impression of Ajax is amazing,” the striker said in an interview with De Telegraaf. “The mentality is fantastic. Everyone within the club knows, of course,…