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main eventsShow only major eventsPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureIgor Thiago signs new contract with BrentfordBrentford striker Igor Thiago has signed a new contract, extending his contract until 2031 with an option for a further 12 months. The Brazilian, signed from Club Brugge in February 2024, had to overcome a knee injury last season but has continued his form this season, scoring 17 goals in the Premier League so far.”I love the club and the people at the club,” Thiago said. “This is true love, real love. Seeing my fans supporting me and them singing my name and…

Africa’s creator economy is booming and is predicted to grow to $17.84 billion by 2030. However, the vast majority of talented creators are completely ignored by major institutional investors. According to a new report, only 4.2% have actually secured such large, formal funding, and 95% are still waiting for a real investor. Why do large-scale disconnections occur? According to the Africa Creator Economy Report 2.0, published by Communiqué and TM Global, the biggest hurdles are fundamental, with most creators simply not having the formal business structures investors seek, and even finding it difficult to raise adequate funding. The report, which…

The Utah Jazz apparently found a loophole in the NBA’s player participation policy, keeping stars Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. from playing in the fourth quarter of a recent close game, only for the league to send a message with a hefty fine. Last updated: 13/02/26 12:25pm Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. was relieved by head coach Will Hardy before the fourth quarter of this month’s games against the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. The NBA fined the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers, saying both teams had used healthy players in recent games and noted that compromising integrity…

The Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) has expressed readiness to strengthen transparency, accountability and financial discipline by seeking technical assistance and capacity building from the Fiscal Responsibility Commission (FRC) on audited financial reporting. This was disclosed during a one-day working visit by the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service, Kemi Nanna Nandapu, to the Executive Chairman, Victor Muruako, at the Fiscal Responsibility Commission headquarters in Asokoro, Abuja. In his address, FRC Executive Chairman Victor Muruako warmly welcomed the NIS delegation and praised the important role of the Nigerian Immigration Service in safeguarding Nigeria’s borders and facilitating legal migration. He noted that…

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Ampitane, has promised to increase the adoption of technology to increase transparency in the 2027 general elections scheduled to begin in February next year.This was revealed in a statement released by the commission on Friday.His remarks came amid renewed concerns about the real-time transmission of election results and the Senate’s recent approval of a combination of electronic and manual transmission of results, particularly in areas where there are network challenges.what they are saying Prof. Ampitan formally released the election notification along with the calendar and schedule of activities…

house » Latest travel news » US to deport 97 Nigerians as immigration crackdown expands: Latest information you need to know Published February 11, 2026The US government has deported 97 Nigerians as part of a nationwide immigration enforcement initiative targeting Nigerians who have committed crimes, as stated in a US government publication. This means that the list of people who can be deported from the United States under immigration law has been revised.DHS and ICE operationsOne of the publications on the DHS website states that 18 of the Nigerians have been updated to the list, meaning the new number is…

Canada enters 2026 with significant changes to its immigration system, impacting work permits, study visas, and pathways to permanent residence (PR). It’s a year of opportunity for Nigerian workers, students and professionals already in Canada, but more competition and tougher requirements for those applying from outside Canada. The country’s immigration system has become more selective and targeted, favoring those who already contribute to the economy and play a priority role. Success in 2026 will require strategic planning, awareness of program changes, and readiness to act quickly on opportunities. Canadian employers will continue to benefit from retaining skilled temporary residents, while…

146 Written by Tracy Moses Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and Labor’s 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi led thousands of demonstrators to the Abuja National Assembly on Tuesday, accusing the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of deliberately undermining election transparency by opposing the real-time electronic transmission of election results. The protests followed the Senate’s decision to remove the phrase “real-time electronic transmission” from the 2026 Electoral Law Amendment Bill, which is currently before parliament, a move that has sparked widespread backlash from opposition parties and civil society groups. The protests, tagged “Occupy of Parliament,” began on Monday, with hundreds…

13 Eight witnesses of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing trial of the suspects who attacked the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State in 2022, on Wednesday corroborated the testimony of a seventh witness on Tuesday, who identified one of the suspects as being part of the perpetrators of the attack. A seventh DSS witness testified on Tuesday, as well as on Tuesday, identifying the second defendant, Al-Qassim Idris, as one of the alleged killers of the worshipers. An eyewitness, an Amotekun operative, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he was one of…

Tottenham Hotspur began the process of appointing a new manager after Thomas Frank was sacked on Wednesday morning following a 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle the previous night.Similar to Manchester United and some of this season’s big clubs, sources told ESPN that Spurs ideally want to keep an interim coach in place until the end of the 2025-26 season, then choose a more established manager next season. Also, there is still a season left to recover. Spurs’ fall in the league leaves them in 16th place, just five points out of the relegation zone.There was also the question of the…