FIFAWC: Mexico Reach Last 32, Canada and Switzerland star
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Mexico became the first team to secure a place in the knockout rounds of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after edging South Korea 1-0, while Canada and Switzerland recorded emphatic victories in an action-packed round of group-stage matches. Co-hosts Mexico booked their spot in the last 32 courtesy of a 50th-minute strike […]
Nigeria’s Yellow Greens Lose T20I Opener to Hong Kong
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s senior men’s cricket team, the Yellow Greens, began their T20I Tri-Series campaign in Windhoek, Namibia, with an eight-wicket defeat to Hong Kong. After electing to bat first, Nigeria were bowled out for 126 in 19.4 overs. Selim Salau led the scoring with a spirited 41 runs, while Chima Akachukwu added valuable […]
Nigeria Holds Glasgow Commonwealth 2026 Trials
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s top track and field athletes will converge on Lagos this weekend as the country stages its official selection trials for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The three-day championship, scheduled for June 20 to 22 at the Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) Sports Complex, will determine the athletes who will […]
Tinubu Orders Fair Compensation for Communities Affected by Development Projects
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul President Bola Tinubu has declared that no Nigerian community should be sacrificed in the name of national development, insisting that affected residents must be adequately compensated and supported whenever government projects impact their livelihoods. The President made the declaration on Thursday while commissioning the seven-kilometre Tunga Madaki–Second Runway Bypass Road in the […]
NSIB Launches Investigation Into Benue Boat Accident
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the boat accident that claimed the lives of 11 people on the River Benue in Benue State. As part of the probe, the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of the bureau, Captain Alex Badeh Jr., led a team of investigators […]
UAE Bans Social Media Use for Children Under 15
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 15, becoming the first Arab country to introduce such restrictions as governments around the world tighten regulations on young people’s online activities. The new measure, approved by the UAE Cabinet, requires social […]
INEC Registers 11,839 New Voters in Imo, Suspends CVR in Egbema
By Sofiat Adenekan-Abdul The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has registered 11,839 new voters in Imo State under the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise while temporarily suspending the exercise in Egbema, Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, due to security concerns. INEC’s Head of Department, Voter Education and Publicity in Imo State, Mrs. Emmanuella Ben-Opara, disclosed […]
Hegseth Urges NATO Allies to Boost Defence Spending
By Zainab Bakare United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has commended NATO allies for increasing their defence spending but insisted that several member states must do more to meet the alliance’s commitments. Speaking ahead of a meeting of NATO defence ministers in Brussels on Thursday, Hegseth adopted a conciliatory tone while stressing the importance of […]
Navy Uncovers Hidden Crude Oil Storage Site in Delta
By Zainab Bakare Personnel of the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Delta have uncovered a concealed crude oil storage facility allegedly used by oil thieves in the creeks of Delta State. The illegal storage site was discovered during Operation Delta Sentinel following intelligence reports on suspected crude oil theft activities around Ugbokodo Creek. The development was […]
Kwara ADC Declares Readiness for 2027 Polls
By Zainab Bakare The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared its readiness for the 2027 general elections, insisting that no form of intimidation or adverse court ruling will prevent the party from participating in the polls. The position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by the party’s State […]