Yamal, Salah Headline World Cup Drama
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Lamine Yamal announced himself on the FIFA World Cup stage with his first tournament goal as Spain cruised to a commanding 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia, while Mohamed Salah inspired Egypt to a historic 3-1 comeback win over New Zealand to strengthen the Pharaohs’ hopes of reaching the knockout rounds. Spain responded […]
NCC, CAC Tighten Control Over Telecom Ownership Changes
By Oluwakemi kindness The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, have introduced stricter regulations governing ownership changes in telecommunications companies operating in Nigeria. Under the new directive, any transfer of ownership involving ten percent or more of the shares in a licensed telecommunications company must first receive a Letter of No […]
Court Remands Sowore In Kuje Prison Pending Hearing
By Zainab Bakare The Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered the remand of activist and African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his application challenging the revocation of his bail. Justice Mohammed Umar issued the order after Sowore appeared before the court following […]
Nigeria Female YellowGreens Win Kwibuka T20I Bronze Medal
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Nigeria’s Female YellowGreens ended their 2026 Kwibuka Women’s T20I Tournament campaign on a high, defeating Brazil Women by two wickets to claim the bronze medal in a thrilling third-place playoff at the Gahanga International Stadium in Kigali, Rwanda. After a challenging run leading into the playoff, the Nigerian side produced one of […]
Pope Leo XIV Warns of ‘Bureaucratisation of Solidarity’ Hindering Global Aid
By Oluwakemi Kindness Pope Leo XIV on Monday criticized what he described as the growing “bureaucratization of solidarity,” saying it is slowing down humanitarian aid to the world’s hungry while weapons continue to move freely and fuel conflicts. Speaking during a visit to the headquarters of the World Food Programme (WFP) in Rome, the Pope […]
South Korea Jails Ex-Minister 25 Years Over Martial Law
By Oluwakemi Kindness A South Korean court has sentenced former Justice Minister, Park Sung-jae to 25 years in prison for his role in the 2024 martial law crisis linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The Seoul Central District Court found Park guilty of insurrection, saying he played a key role in supporting the controversial […]
China Restricts Exports to 10 US Firms Over Washington’s Blacklist
By Oluwakemi Kindness China has imposed export restrictions on 10 U.S companies involved in defence and rare earths mining, escalating tensions with Washington over trade and national security issues. The move comes after the United States added 80 Chinese companies and subsidiaries to a blacklist, alleging links to China’s military. The list includes major firms […]
Minority Caucus Demands Apology from House Spokesman
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Minority Caucus in the House of Representatives has demanded a public apology from the Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akin Rotimi Jnr., over the misrepresentation of the House’s position on insecurity and governance issues. The caucus warned that it will petition the House Committee on Ethics […]
Vote Buying, Ballot Gaps Threaten Ekiti Poll Credibility -EU
By Oche Otene The EU-SDGN Election Observation Hub says Vote buying, ballot inconsistencies and limited accessibility for Persons with Disabilities undermined the credibility of the Ekiti election despite improvements in election logistics and technology. The observer group disclosed this on Saturday while presenting its preliminary findings on the election. The Hub, which deployed 598 observers […]
COAS, Customs Dominate as CGC Volleyball League Intensifies
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso The third edition of the CGC Volleyball Premier League First Phase continued to deliver thrilling action in Abuja, with title contenders strengthening their credentials through commanding performances on Day 5. In the men’s category, Nigeria Correctional Service cruised to a straight-sets 3-0 victory over Ajase Ipo, while Nigeria Customs Service also swept […]