Oriyomi Hamzat alleges plot to demolish Agidigbo FM
By Adeola Badru Popular Ibadan-based broadcaster, founder of Agidigbo FM, and Accord Party governorship aspirant, Oriyomi Hamzat, has alleged that there are plans to plant hard drugs within the premises…
OOU student shot dead by suspected robbers
By James Ogunnaike Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, was on Thursday thrown into mourning following the killing of a 100-level student by people suspected to be armed robbers.…
FG inaugurates presidential task force on Ebola preparedness
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Nigerian government has expressed its commitment to sustaining the country’s current zero-case status for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while positioning the country to play a leading…
Governor Otu Suspends Ticket Sales, Levies On Inter-City Transport Operators
Governor Bassey Otu has approved the immediate suspension of the sale of tickets, collection of levies, and all related charges imposed on inter-city transport operators across Cross River State. The…
Bank Of England Follows Fed In Holding Interest Rate
The Bank of England held its benchmark interest rate at 3.75 per cent Thursday, opting against an increase despite elevated inflation after the US-Iran war pushed up energy prices. The…
Switzerland Thrash Bosnia-Herzegovina, Take Big Step To World Cup Last 32
Super subs Johan Manzambi and Ruben Vargas fired Switzerland to a 4-1 win over 10-man Bosnia-Herzegovina in a late rush of goals in Los Angeles on Thursday. The result gave…
Iran Leader Says He Approved Deal With US Despite Reservations
Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, said on Thursday that he had approved despite reservations a deal signed by President Donald Trump to end the Middle East war as the…
Messi’s Magic, Toothless Ronaldo…What We Learned From First Round Of World Cup Games
From Lionel Messi rolling back the years to full stadiums and a Cape Verde team that shocked Spain, here is what we learned after the first round of games at…
Okpebholo Threatens To Sign Death Warrants For Criminals
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has issued a blunt warning to criminals operating in the state: those who persist in crime will face prosecution, and he will personally sign their…
Man Dies, Trains And Classes Disrupted As Heatwave Hits France
A 30-year-old man died on an athletics track outside Paris on Thursday, as a new heatwave swept across much of France, forcing the cancellation of dozens of trains and the…
Gov Radda Meets Katsina Emirs, Traditional Rulers On Security
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has reaffirmed the importance of traditional institutions in promoting peace, security, and grassroots development across the state. Dikko made this known during a high-level…
Insecurity: FG, States Deepen Collaboration To Tackle Emerging Threats
The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with state governments and security institutions to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges through intelligence sharing, coordinated operations, and inclusive governance.…
Suspected Jihadists Stage Deadly New Attack On Niger Airport
An attack on the international airport in Niger’s capital Thursday killed at least 11 soldiers and two civilians, officials said, months after jihadists staged a large assault on the sensitive…
“They will surely reach the finals” — Nduka Ugbade tips Morocco for World Cup glory
Morocco’s performances at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have impressed pundits across the football world and Nigeria international Nduka Ugbade believes the Atlas Lions are building toward something even bigger…
Haaland takes in Stanley Cup History before his Big World Cup Performance
Erling Haaland has scored against some of the best defenders in world football. This week, before his first ever World Cup match, he found himself simply enjoying being a fan,…
Scotland Fans drink Boston’s Taprooms dry
Boston knew Scotland fans were coming. What the city did not know was just how thirsty they would be. Sam Adams confirmed that its Boston Taproom completely ran out of…
“Have You Not Seen Me Play?” – Ronaldo Ready to Chase Final Missing Trophy
Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a warning to the rest of the world ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, insisting he is fit, motivated and ready to lead Portugal. This…
Messi Rewrites World Cup Record Books with Crushing Hat-Trick vs Algeria
Lionel Messi delivered another unforgettable chapter in his extraordinary career on Tuesday night, scoring a sensational hat-trick as Argentina opened their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over…
“No one is coming home to beat us” – host countries make statements
The 2026 FIFA World Cup belongs to three nations, Mexico, the United States and Canada. And in the first two days of the tournament, all three made sure the party…
What Cucurella, Konate, Other Real Madrid Signings Add To Mourinho’s Project
Since hiring Jose Mourinho as coach in early June, Real Madrid have moved quickly to reinforce ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Los Blancos signed Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima…