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 […]
Abua, Bassey Capture 47th CBN Open Tennis Championship
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Canice Abua and Etoro Mfonobong Bassey announced themselves as Nigeria’s newest national tennis champions after claiming the men’s and women’s singles titles at the 47th Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Senior National Open Tennis Championship in Abuja. Top seed Abua produced a dominant display in the men’s final, brushing aside defending champion […]
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 […]
EU Chief Praises UK’s Keir Starmer After Resignation Announcement
By Oluwakemi Kindness European Commission President Ursula, von der Leyen has praised British Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his announcement that he will step down as Labour Party leader and Prime Minister. Von der Leyen described Starmer as a leader who quickly rose into statesmanship, saying his leadership had strengthened both European and Ukrainian security. […]
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 […]
Ekiti 2026 Governorship Election: How Each LGA Votes
By Oche Otene Governor Biodun Oyebanji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) won all 16 Local Government Areas in Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election, securing re-election for a second term. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the final results at the state collation centre in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday. The Returning Officer, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, Vice […]
Reps Tell Minority Caucus to Act on Security Concerns
By Oluwakemi Kindness The House of Representatives has called on its Minority Caucus to complement public criticism of Nigeria’s security challenges with concrete legislative action, stressing that lawmakers have both the responsibility and constitutional tools to help address the nation’s security concerns. In a statement issued on Friday by House Spokesman Rep. Akintunde Rotimi Jr., […]