Argentina’s former president Cristina Kirchner, who is currently serving a six-year fraud sentence under house arrest, is set to go on trial Thursday, November 6, in a separate corruption case involving allegations that she received millions of dollars in bribes. Kirchner, a dominant and divisive force in Argentine politics for more than 20 years, governed

One trillion dollars. That’s more than the GDP of 170 countries, including Singapore, the UAE, and Switzerland.  It’s also the value of the new pay package Tesla shareholders are voting on, one that could make Elon Musk the first trillionaire in history. The Trillion-Dollar Deal Tesla shareholders are gathering in Texas to decide whether to

Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni is expected to miss at least three weeks due to a thigh strain sustained against Liverpool on Tuesday. Tchouameni played the full 90 minutes at Anfield as Madrid went down 1-0 but complained after the game of soreness in his left leg. Further tests have revealed an injury to the

Sweezzy1, brother of Nollywood star Regina Daniels, shared an update about their sibling, Sammy, who is in police custody. He posted on social media about Sammy’s troubling condition while incarcerated. Distressing details were revealed regarding Sammy’s treatment in custody. Sweezzy1, one of Nollywood star Regina Daniels’ brothers, has shared a troubling update about their sibling

FIFA has named a South African officiating crew to handle Nigeria’s 2026 World Cup playoff against Gabon, sparking sharp reactions among fans and officials. The first leg of the crucial tie will be played on November 13 at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with South Africa’s Tom Abongile appointed as the centre

The United States Senate is debating a new bill that could strongly affect Nigeria’s government and justice system. The bill is called the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025. It would officially label Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) for violations of religious freedom. The sponsor is Republican Senator Ted Cruz. The bill

The Federal Government of Nigeria has unveiled a new campaign titled “Visit Nigeria”, designed to reposition the country as Africa’s next big tourism and investment destination. The initiative seeks to project Nigeria’s cultural richness, creative industries, and hospitality to the global stage. Minister of Information and Culture, Mohammed Idris, said the program will attract diaspora

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has revealed plans to switch its rail network to electric-powered trains within the next five years. The announcement was made by the NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, during the Seventh National Transport Conference of the Chartered Institute of Transport Administration (CIOTA) in Abuja.  He said the move is part

Dividend payments remain one of the strongest drivers of investor confidence in Nigeria’s stock market. They’re not just cash rewards, they reflect a company’s strength, profitability, and management’s trust in its performance. As of the end of the third quarter of 2025, about 21 listed firms on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX) had declared interim or

Nigeria’s latest Eurobond issuance has sparked massive investor interest, attracting more than $13 billion in bids, over four times the government’s original target.  The record oversubscription highlights renewed global confidence in Nigeria’s economic reform efforts and its debt-management discipline. The Federal Ministry of Finance confirmed that the $2.25 billion dual-tranche offering, split between 10- and

Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen is leading the race for the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Golden Boot after scoring six goals in the group stage so far. The Galatasaray striker delivered a standout performance on Wednesday night, November 5, netting his first Champions League hat-trick in a 3–0 win over Ajax. The 26-year-old became only the second

Nigeria’s stock market recorded its steepest single-day drop in November after former U.S. President Donald Trump threatened potential military action against Nigeria.  The NGX All-Share Index fell 1.19% on Wednesday, wiping billions off market capitalisation as jittery investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions. The sell-off affected major sectors, including banking, energy, and industrial goods, as