DR Congo Hold Portugal To Draw In Ronaldo’s Sixth World Cup Outing
Cristiano Ronaldo’s record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Congo secured their first ever point at the finals, drawing 1-1 with Portugal…
Police Nab Suspected Boko Haram, Lakurawa Members In Kebbi
The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded major security breakthroughs, including the arrest of suspected terrorists, bandits, informants and logistics suppliers, as well as the rescue of a kidnapped victim,…
Alleged ₦5.78b Fraud: No Money Was Released To Ex-Kwara Governor — EFCC Investigator
An investigator with the Ilorin zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Stanley Ujilibo, on Wednesday told a state high court sitting in Ilorin that no money…
Court Of Appeal Strikes Out NBC Appeal, Upholds Ban On Broadcast Fines
The Court of Appeal in Abuja has struck out another attempt by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to overturn a Federal High Court judgment barring it from imposing fines on…
Okpebholo Accuses Some Edo Residents Of Collaborating With Criminals
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has alleged that criminal networks operating in the state are being reinforced with recruits from other parts of the country, while local collaborators arrange kidnap-for-ransom…
Senegal’s Mendy Blames Lack Of Concentration For Defeat Against France
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy said his side had paid for taking their eye off the ball at critical moments in the 3-1 defeat by France in their opening World Cup…
El-Rufai’s Detention: Group Hires U.S Firm To Raise Concerns Over Rule Of Law In Nigeria
The El-Rufai Support Group Association (ERSGA) has announced the engagement of Washington-based advocacy organisation Vanguard Africa to lead a campaign aimed at drawing international attention to what it describes as…
Bernardo Silva Signs Two-Year Deal With Real Madrid
Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva has signed a two-year deal with Real Madrid, the La Liga giants announced on Wednesday. Silva had left Manchester City after nine trophy-laden years when the…
England Enter World Cup Fray As Ronaldo Makes History
England begin their bid to end a 60-year wait for a trophy when they take on Croatia in their World Cup opener on Wednesday while Cristiano Ronaldo is set to…
Groundbreaking US Astronaut Christina Koch Wins Top Spanish Award
US astronaut Christina Koch, the first woman to take part in a lunar mission, was on Wednesday named the winner of a top Spanish prize for having “helped extend the…
Alleged Money Laundering: EFCC Witness Insists Bello Not Involved In Property Transactions
The 17th prosecution witness in the ongoing alleged money laundering case filed against a former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, and two others, has maintained that the former governor…
Why Ex-Depot Fuel Price Reduction Takes Time To Reflect At Filling Stations — PETROAN
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has explained why the recent decrease in the gantry price of fuel by the Dangote Refinery has not trickled down…
‘Leave pop scene for younger artistes’ – Brymo tells Wizkid, Burna Boy, Davido
Nigerian singer Olawale Oloforo, popularly known as ‘Brymo’, has urged established Afrobeats stars to create space for emerging talents, arguing that the continued dominance of a few top acts is…
Trump threatens ‘dropping bombs’ if Iran doesn’t ‘behave’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran he was ready to resume military action if Tehran did not abide by its obligations, two days ahead of the signing of…
UK-based Nigerian who tried to rape drunk woman jailed five years, to be deported
A Nigerian national, Qudus Ajeyemi who was studying in the United Kingdom, UK has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted of attempted rape and sexual assault…
Nine killed, 11 injured in attack on Kaduna community
By Golok Nanmwa No fewer than nine persons were reportedly killed, while 11 others sustained injuries following an attack on Angwan Magaji community in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government…
‘You’re prioritising 2027 over democracy, security’ – Reps’ minority caucus slams Tinubu
By Gift Chapi-Odekina, Abuja The minority caucus of the House of Representatives has accused the federal government of neglecting governance, worsening insecurity and allegedly undermining opposition parties ahead of the…
FG dismisses report on new telecomms, fuel taxes
The federal government has dismissed a report suggesting that it was considering new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products. This is contained in a statement issued by the Head…
‘I’m the boss’ – Trump tells G7 counterparts
The G7 summit of world powers in France is being chaired by President Emmanuel Macron as host but on Wednesday his guest US President Donald Trump left no doubt over…
Oyo 2027: Adelabu remains in APC – Aide
…says rumour of move to SDP false, misleading, politically motivated …threatens legal action over ‘malicious’ defection claims By Adeola Badru An aide to Adebayo Adelabu, former Minister of Power and…