World Cup: Why I chose to play for South Africa over Nigeria – Ime Okon

South Africa defender Ime Okon has explained why he chose to represent Bafana Bafana ahead of Nigeria. Okon, who is eligible to play for both countries, said his decision...

€170m Lagos Waterways Project To Cut Travel Time, Boost Green Transport – European Union

The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria, Gautier Mignot, has said that the €170 million financing partnership between EIB Global and Lagos State will significantly red...

10-man Paraguay edge Turkey, keep World Cup hopes alive

Ten-man Paraguay beat Turkey 1-0 at the World Cup on Friday, a result that kept their hopes alive and also guaranteed that co-hosts the USA win Group D. Turkey’s de...

Bandits may be getting support from those in authority – Ex-NYSC DG

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Brigadier-General Maharazu Tsiga (retd.), has alleged that bandits terrorising ...

Photos: INEC staff, electorate ready for Ekiti election

Garcia brothers admit $8M crypto heist after family kidnapping

Two Texas brothers have pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges after prosecutors said they kidnapped a Minnesota family and forced the transfer of more than $8 million...

Conference To Boost Africa’s Digital Insurance Growth

Insurance Meets Tech (IMT) is set to bring together founders, CEOs, industry experts, SMEs, policymakers and customers to shape Africa’s digital-first insurance future....

Oyo school abduction: Security forces corner kidnappers’ cell at national park

By Adeola Badru Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue dozens of pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State after intelligence reports identified ...

Nigeria Positioned To Lead Africa’s Digital, Creative Transformation – EU Ambassador

The European Union Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Ambassador Gautier Mignot, has said Nigeria is well positioned to lead Africa’s digital and creative transformation...

List Of Candidates, Parties Contesting 2026 Ekiti Governorship Election

Citizens of Ekiti State are set for the polls today, 20th June, 2026, to choose their next Governor in an off-cycle election being conducted...

‘South Africa is my home’ – Bafana Bafana World Cup star Ime Okon ends Nigeria speculation

The 22-year-old dismissed claims that Nigeria's failure to qualify for the World Cup influenced his choice, stressing that South Africa had always been where his heart be...

Protests Rock Kaduna Community After ‘Repentant’ Bandits Kill District Head’s Grandson

A protest broke out on Friday in Birnin Gwari town, headquarters of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, following the killing of...

Lawmaker’s Assembly Race Withdrawal Restored Political Equity In Ogori-Magongo

In Kogi State, one lawmaker’s withdrawal from the 2027 assembly race has reopened conversations around political equity, representation and communal balance in Ogori-Ma...

World Cup 2026: England Face Fitness Concerns Over Three Key Players Ahead Ghana Clash

England are facing a series of injury concerns ahead of their second World Cup game against Ghana on Tuesday. Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka and Marcus Rashford are all doubts ...

World Cup 2026: Balogun shines again as USA storm into knockout stage

Elsewhere, Morocco continued Africa's strong showing at the tournament with a victory over Scotland

Dangote refinery cuts jet fuel price to N1,450 per litre

The latest adjustment comes days after the refinery reduced the ex-depot price of petrol.

Awujale Throne: Afobaje Council Insists On Due Process

The crisis rocking the process of picking a new Awujale of Ijebuland has widened as the Afobaje Council on Friday faulted the move of Olisa of Ijebu Ode, Chief Rasheed Ad...

Cocoa Farmers Urge Govt To Subsidise Fertiliser

The Cocoa and Plantain Farmers Association of Nigeria (CPFAN) has appealed to the Federal Government to subsidise fertiliser for farmers across the country, warning that ...

World Cup 2026: Paraguay’s Almiron Sent Off For Covering Mouth While Speaking To Opponent

Paraguay’s Miguel Almiron became the first player to be shown a red card for covering his mouth while speaking to an opponent during his side’s World Cup grou...

Nigeria Needs Skilled Welders To Achieve Iron & Steel Potential – NBTE

Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), Prof. Idris Muhammad Bugaje, has said Nigeria’s iron and steel industry cannot achieve its ful...

Gunshot, Panic As Abia Youths Storm Forest, Rescue Abducted Widow, Tricyclist From Fulani Bandits

Youths of Ohuhu community in Umuahia North Local Government Area of Abia State have rescued two abducted residents after launching a search operation into...

World Cup: Ronaldo Not Helping Portugal Attack – Agbonlahor Claims

Former Aston Villa captain, Gabriel Agbonlahor, has urged Portugal manager, Roberto Martinez, to consider dropping Cristiano Ronaldo from his starting line-up ahead of th...

Oshiomhole Demands Review Of NSCDC Act, More Weapons For Operatives

Former Edo State governor and chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has advocated a review of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Cor...

10,000 Road Safety Personnel Get New Ranks

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has conducted its largest-ever promotion exercise and promoted  10,005 personnel nationwide through a technology-driven process desi...