Portugal 2–1 Nigeria: ‘Ronaldo is Finished’ Claims Spark Debate as Super Eagles Show Fight in Narrow Defeat Portugal edged Nigeria 2 1 in a tightly contested international friendly that offered plenty of talking points ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including Cristiano Ronaldo’s performance, Nigeria’s resilience, and broader lessons for both teams. The match, […]

Barcelona Sign Egyptian Striker Hamza Abdelkarim Amid Ongoing Striker Search Before Moves for Osimhen and Álvarez FC Barcelona have secured the signing of Egyptian teenage striker Hamza Abdelkarim, adding the highly rated forward to their ranks as the club continues to reshape its attacking options ahead of potential moves for bigger-name targets such as Victor […]

Olukoyede: EFCC Has Arrested Suspects Nationwide Over Vote Buying, Secured Multiple Convictions The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the anti-graft agency has made several arrests across Nigeria over vote-buying and related electoral offences, with multiple convictions already secured. Olukoyede said the commission remains committed to sanitising […]

2026 World Cup to Be Biggest in History as North America Hosts Record-Breaking Tournament Amid Ticket and Visa Concerns The 2026 FIFA World Cup, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, is set to become the largest edition in the tournament’s history, stretching from the opening match in Mexico to a final scheduled […]

Bandits Kill Kogi School Vice Principal, Target WAEC Candidates as Insecurity Disrupts Education in Kogi and Niger States Fear and grief have gripped communities in Kogi and Niger states following fresh attacks by armed bandits that left a school vice principal dead, disrupted ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination WASSCE activities and heightened concerns […]

Ajaero Recounts Arrest, Harassment Before Global Audience as He Receives Prestigious Labour Rights Award in NorwayPresident of the Nigeria Labour Congress NLC, Joe Ajaero, has used an international platform in Norway to recount what he described as years of arrest, harassment, intimidation and persecution by Nigerian authorities while defending workers’ rights. Ajaero spoke while receiving […]

Tinubu Pushes for Stronger Tax Compliance to Fund Infrastructure as Obi Questions Revenue Gains Amid Hardship President Bola Tinubu has called for improved tax compliance and broader revenue mobilisation to support infrastructure development and economic growth, while opposition leader Peter Obi has questioned why increased government revenue has not translated into better living conditions for […]

Regional Groups Intensify Calls for State Police as Insecurity Worsens Across Nigeria Growing concerns over kidnappings, banditry and violent attacks across Nigeria have prompted regional and political groups to demand urgent government action, with renewed support emerging for the establishment of state police as a key strategy to address the country’s security challenges. The calls […]

Kyari Expresses Shock Over Senate Arrest Warrant, Says Medical Treatment Abroad Prevented Appearance Former Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited NNPCL, Mele Kyari, has described as “deeply shocking” the decision of the Senate Committee on Public Accounts to issue an arrest warrant against him over an ongoing probe into the […]

“Hopefully My Future Husband Will See This” Olivia Rodrigo Reveals the Song She Wants at Her Wedding Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has revealed that she already knows which song she wants played at her future wedding, joking that she hopes her future husband is paying attention. Speaking in an interview with the Grammy-winning singer shared […]