Formula One Engines To Change Again In 2027
Formula One bosses have responded to the criticism of this season’s power unit modifications by agreeing to “further evolutionary changes” before a revamp for the 2027 season, the FIA announced…
APC Govs Passes Vote Of Confidence in Uzodimma, Backs Tinubu’s Re-Election
The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has passed a vote of confidence in its chairman, Governor Hope Uzodimma, and vice-chairman, Governor Uba Sani, reaffirming its support for their leadership amid rumours…
Security Forces Kill Five Bandits, Rescue 32 Kidnap Victims In Katsina — Commissioner
The Katsina State Government said it has recorded another successful security operation against bandit activities in the state and the neighbouring communities, with the killing of five bandits and the…
Hantavirus Risk Low As Countries Prep Repatriation Flights — WHO
The World Health Organization’s chief is due in the Spanish island of Tenerife to help coordinate the evacuation of passengers hit by the hantavirus, Spanish ministry sources said Friday. Tedros…
TUC Proposes Production Subsidy For Dangote Refinery, Others To Slash PMS Prices
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is proposing what it calls a “production subsidy” for Dangote Refinery and other modular refineries to help reduce the cost of premium motor spirit (PMS),…
Trump Announces Three-Day Ukraine-Russia Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump announced a three-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia starting Saturday, saying he hoped it could lead to a long-term deal to end Moscow’s war. Russia had…
NEMA Warns Kebbi Residents Of Flood, Dry Spell Ahead Of 2026 Rains
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Sokoto Operations Office, has alerted residents of Kebbi to impending flood risks and other weather-related hazards ahead of the 2026 rainy season. The agency…
2028 Olympics: Ex-Nigerian Star Avre Tasks NSC, NFF On Super Falcons’ Qualification
An Olympian and former Super Falcons forward, Patience Avre-Odeli, has tasked the National Sports Commission Football Federation (NSC) and its agency, the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), to ensure that Nigeria…
Arteta Calls For Arsenal Focus On ‘Huge’ West Ham Clash
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal must re-focus for Sunday’s “huge” Premier League clash at West Ham after the emotional high of reaching the Champions League final. The Gunners will be crowned…
Real Madrid Fine Tchouameni, Valverde €500,000 Over Bust-Up
Real Madrid announced on Friday that they had fined Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde 500,000 euros ($588,000) each after a training ground clash that left the latter needing hospital treatment.…
Again, Court Adjourns ADC Leadership Suit Indefinitely
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has again adjourned indefinitely a suit filed by a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafiu Bala Gombe, following a…
Ondo Flags Off 1,000 Hectare Coffee Plantation
As part of its efforts to boost agriculture in the state, the Ondo State government has formally flagged a 1,000-hectare coffee farming initiative. The ceremony took place at the State…
German Sports Car Maker Porsche To Cut 500 Jobs
Porsche said Friday it will close three subsidiaries, including an EV battery developer, with the loss of more than 500 jobs, in the latest sign of strains for the German…
Japan Confirms Year’s First Fatal Bear Attack
Japan confirmed Friday the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year, with reports pointing to a jump in sightings as the animals emerge hungry…
History-Chasing Barcelona Target Title Party In Liga Clásico
With the sting of Champions League disappointment fading but not forgotten, Barcelona are aiming to clinch back-to-back La Liga titles on Sunday when they host bitter rivals Real Madrid. Leading…
2027: Jonathan Challenges Suit Seeking Disqualification Of Presidential Bid
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has challenged a suit filed by a lawyer, Johnmary Jideobi, seeking to restrain him from contesting the 2027 presidential election. Jonathan, through his lawyer, Chris Uche,…
Arsenal Sense Premier League Glory As Tottenham Hotspurs Eye Safety
Arsenal are firmly back in control of the Premier League title race and a win at struggling West Ham on Sunday could all but seal the Gunners’ first English title…
FG Issues Clarification On President Tinubu’s Official Designation
The Federal Government has called on media organisations and public institutions to ensure accuracy in the official appellation of President Bola Tinubu in all publications and communications. In a press…
No SARS Unit Exists Anymore, Police Tell Nigerians Amid Fresh Concerns
The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 2, Olohundare Jimoh, has reiterated that the disbanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) no longer exists in any form within the police structure. He…
Angwan Rukuba Killings: Court Fixes July For Hearing In Terrorism Case
A Plateau State High Court in Jos has fixed July 1 and 2, 2026, for a definite hearing in the terrorism case arising from the Angwan Rukuba killings, involving four…