Senate Votes on Boosting Armed Forces Pay
Barring any last-minute change, the Senate will on Wednesday consider a motion seeking an upward review of the pay package as well as conditions of security personnel. The motion titled:…
Canadian Teen Mboko Aims for More After Breakthrough Year
Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko finished last year ranked 350th in the world but she is now just outside the top 20 and determined to move “onwards and upwards” next season.…
Bayern Munich extend coach Kompany’s contract by two years
Vincent Kompany has extended his contract as coach of Bayern Munich by two years until 2029, the Bundesliga champions announced on Tuesday. Not Bayern’s first choice when he was appointed…
Tinubu Urges Judiciary to Strengthen Integrity as EFCC Records ₦500bn Recovery
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for securing over 7,000 convictions and recovering assets worth more than ₦500 billion within the past two…
PDP Affirms Validity of Anyanwu’s Signature
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says the allegation of a forged signature on a letter for its national convention to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) by the National Secretary,…
Sean Dyche Takes Charge as Nottingham Forest Manager
Nottingham Forest have appointed Sean Dyche as their new head coach on a deal until 2027, the Premier League club announced Tuesday. The 54-year-old former Burnley and Everton boss has…
Trump Issues Warning to Hamas Over Gaza Agreement
US President Donald Trump threatened to “eradicate” Hamas if it breached its ceasefire deal with Israel, as Vice President JD Vance travelled to the region Tuesday to bolster the fragile…
5 African countries that export the most diamonds
Diamonds still fund budgets, towns and jobs across Africa. They shape government choices and household incomes. Below are the five African countries that exported the most diamonds recently, what that…
2027: Olawepo-Hashim Blames APC for Economic Downturn
ABUJA – Former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has urged Nigerians to unite across political, ethnic, and religious lines to rescue the nation from what he described as the failed…
Tinubu’s Communication Goals: A Path to Public Trust
Abuja – The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said President Bola Tinubu’s communication strategy under the Renewed Hope Agenda is designed to restore public trust in…
FRSC Launches Contactless Driver’s Licence System
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has announced that obtaining a driver’s licence in Nigeria will now be faster and more seamless following the introduction of a contactless biometric capture…
Super Eagles Shift Focus, Cancel US Friendlies for World Cup
The Super Eagles of Nigeria will no longer proceed with the scheduled friendly matches against Venezuela and Colombia in the United States next month, as disclosed by a source affiliated…
Army Confirms Loss of Heroes in Borno Assault
The Nigerian Army has confirmed losing a Lieutenant Colonel and other soldiers in recent attacks in Borno State, describing the deceased as ‘brave heroes’. A statement by the Director, Army…
Dembele Set to Shine Again with PSG After Injury Break
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele is in line to make his return from injury for Paris Saint Germain against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, a source close to the…
Celebrating FIFA U-20 World Cup: Award Winners Revealed
Award winners have emerged as the curtains fall on the FIFA U20 World Cup held in Chile. Morocco finished winner of the tournament – first of its kind in their history –…
Your govt, a ‘bazaar of deceit’, ‘self-glorification’ – PDP blasts Aiyedatiwa
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ondo State chapter, has accused the Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa-led administration of reducing governance in the state to a bazaar of deceit, propaganda and self-glorification. According…
2027: My aspiration a national movement to liberate Nigeria — Gbenga Hashim
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential hopeful, Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said his aspiration to run in the 2027 presidential election is a national movement to liberate Nigeria. He explained that his…
Afghanistan reach ‘immediate ceasefire’ deal in Qatar after deadly border strikes
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an “immediate ceasefire” following days of intense border clashes that left dozens dead, including at least ten civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghan…
Iwobi breaks EPL record for most Nigerian appearances [see top 5]
Fulham star Alex Iwobi has set a new English Premier League, EPL record following the game against his former team, Arsenal. The Cottagers lost 1-0 to the Gunners on Saturday…
Liverpool vs Man United: Slot seeks revival as Amorim battles to save his job
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has to find solutions after three consecutive defeats for the Premier League champions, but Sunday’s meeting with Manchester United is arguably even more important for Ruben…