Author: Nigeriabrief

Hello there! I still remember my first Detty December in Lagos back in 2019. I’d heard whispers about this magical month where the entire city transforms into one massive celebration, but nothing prepared me for the reality. Stepping off the plane at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, I could feel the energy crackling through the humid December air. The arrivals hall was packed with diaspora Nigerians dragging oversized suitcases filled with gifts, everyone grinning like they were heading to the party of a lifetime. They were. After months of researching Nigeria’s entertainment culture and years of experiencing our unique holiday traditions…

The Federal Road Safety Corps announced on Tuesday that it is awaiting the results of a comprehensive technical investigation into the road accident involving Nigerian boxing star Anthony Joshua that occurred in Ogun State on Monday. However, a preliminary assessment by the Corps’ Crash Observatory found that excessive speed was the primary contributing factor. The accident occurred around noon near Sinoma axis in Sagamu, Ogun state. It involved a black Lexus SUV and a stopped red Sino truck. According to FRSC, five adult males were involved in the accident. Two of them, identified as Joshua’s friends, died instantly. One person…

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua has released a statement on Monday morning after two of his close friends were killed and injured in a car accident in Nigeria.The Ogun State Police Commissioner, Lanre Ogunlowo, announced that the former world heavyweight boxing champion was rushed to an undisclosed hospital after colliding with a stationary vehicle on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway at about 11am. The driver of Joshua’s car was also injured.Joshua’s official spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we confirm the death of Shina Gami and Kevin ‘Lateef’ Ayodele following a traffic accident in Lagos, Nigeria earlier today.””Both were close…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has issued a stern advisory warning Nigerians against the misuse of US visas and urged all visa holders to strictly abide by the conditions under which their visas were issued.The warning follows growing U.S. government concerns over repeated violations by some Nigerian travelers.These violations include illegal presence, unauthorized modification of the purpose of the visit, and other violations of U.S. immigration law.US visa abuse is under intense scrutiny The Service Public Relations Officer (SPRO) of the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), Mr Akinsola Akinlabi, shared the concerns raised by the US government regarding the misuse of…

Who: Nigeria vs BeninContent: CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup QualifiersLocation: Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, NigeriaDate and time: Tuesday 5pm (GMT 16:00)Click here to follow the live coverage.Recommended stories list of 4 itemsend of listNigeria will host Benin in the final round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Confederation of African Football (CAF) First League as they aim to take the top spot in Group C and qualify for next year’s tournament.The challenges for the Super Eagles are significant. With Benin leading by three points and two on goal difference, this is a must-win match for the Nigerians if they…

Air Peace Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Allen Onyema’s claim that Nigeria’s domestic flight fares are among the “lowest in the world” has sparked heated debate on social media and across the airline industry in recent days. Mr Onyema made the remarks in an interview with Arise News on Sunday in response to allegations that Nigerian airlines are unfairly increasing fares during the Christmas season. “That’s pretty damning information coming from an agency that should know better. Using words like ‘exploitation’ and ‘coordinated price-fixing’ is very unfair to the airlines. How did you come to that conclusion?” he asked. He…

Amid increased scrutiny over the heavily redacted release of Jeffrey Epstein’s files, the White House abruptly shifted focus, with the president using the action as defense of Christianity to announce a U.S. military attack on Nigeria. The move resonated strongly in the Washington metropolitan area, which has the nation’s largest population of African immigrants. President Trump claimed the United States had carried out a “powerful and deadly” attack on Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, accusing them of “massacre” Christians. The announcement comes as lawmakers and advocates question why records related to Epstein, which Congress required to make public, were…

Significant capital moved into Africa’s tech ecosystem in 2025, with total funding increasing 33% to $3 billion. Companies raised money, acquisitions were completed, and investors who had been sitting idle for the past two years started writing checks again. But alongside those successes was a list of low-key deals that never crossed the line. Some negotiations broke down in the final stages. Some died after months of fundraising conversations ended in silence. Some of them have publicly collapsed due to governance failures or regulatory actions. Together, these provide a useful snapshot of where the limits of the market are and…

Written by Seyi Bakare There is an unmistakable silliness running through the piece “Governor Dapo Abiodun and the Gift of Greece”, allegedly written by Femi Orebe and posted on the online platform Apple’s Bite. This is a reinvention of a long-debunked lie applied to discredit current good behavior. The author states that the situation of Nigeria’s LGs has not changed since the Supreme Court’s decision granting them fiscal autonomy, but blames this on the Ogun State governor. He had bile and roaring anger, but in his sane mind he had incredible intelligence, common sense, and education. This is a heap…

Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has been officially awarded the Medal of the Federal Republic (MFR) by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Troost-Ekong expressed her great pride and gratitude, saying this moment was very emotional for her and her family. This achievement is a worthy national recognition for his contribution to Nigerian football over the past 10 years. The retired defender confirmed receiving his official National Medal of Honor on Tuesday, a day after the presentation ceremony. “A very proud moment for me and my family” – Troost Ekon Troost-Ekong wrote on social media that the certificate was delivered to…