FIFA World Cup 2026, it’s glory days for global television, by Okoh Aihe
Nigeria is not at the FIFA World Cup 2026 holding in Mexico, Canada and the United States. This is already well known because failure cannot easily be assuaged with momentary…
The fight to save Nigeria, by Rotimi Fasan
Last week ended on another note of triumph for the terrorists who are sworn to make life unlivable for Nigerians while the rest of the country mourns. We all came…
The abduction, death of Rabe Abubakar: A country without sense of shame, outrage, by Usman Sarki
“And as his genius was destitute of judgement, he attempted every art, except the important ones of war and government.” — Edward Gibbon on Emperor Gallienus Edward Gibbon judged him…
After Iran, Nigeria next? By Ochereome Nnanna
Yesterday morning (Tuesday), Mike Arnold, an American Christian cleric, politician and founder of Africa Arise International, stirred social media. In a Facebook post he said: “The Iran deal looks done,…
27 years of democracy and Nigeria’s health renewal: Building resilience for the future (II)
By LADE BANDELE Part I of this essay examined developments at the frontline of healthcare delivery, particularly in primary healthcare and maternal health. Those areas matter because they are where…
Attention our airliners need
The declaration by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that Nigerian airlines operate under some of the harshest conditions in the world should serve as a wake-up call to policy…
Neymar back in training with Brazil at World Cup
Brazil forward Neymar, who was diagnosed with a right calf injury in late May, trained at the World Cup for the first time Tuesday in a sign he may be…
Mbappe makes history as France all-time top scorer at World Cup
France captain Kylian Mbappe became his country’s all-time leading scorer after netting twice in a 3-1 victory over Senegal in their opening Group I match at the World Cup on…
Tinubu approves 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security in Katsina
Gov. Dikko Radda of Katsina State says President Bola Tinubu has approved the recruitment of 1,000 forest guards to strengthen security operations in the state. Radda disclosed this on Tuesday…
No plans to introduce telecoms, fuel taxes – FG
By Innocent Anaba The Federal Government, Tuesday, said there are no plans to introduce, new taxes on telecommunications services and petroleum products. Senior Special Assistant, Communications and Press Secretary to…
Ghana’s Partey Loses Bid To Enter Canada For World Cup
Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side’s…
[VIDEO] Xenophobic Attacks In South Africa A Wake-Up Call To Fix Nigeria — IPAC Chairman
The Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and National Chairman of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Yusuf Dantalle, has described the renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African…
Insecurity: Radda Hails Tinubu’s Approval For Recruitment Of 1,000 Forest Guards
Governor Dikko Radda has applauded the Federal Government’s renewed commitment to tackling insecurity in the state, following President Bola Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment and training of 1,000 forest guards…
Senate Dismisses ₦62.2bn Customs Audit Query, Sets Up Committee To Review 76 Remaining Cases
The Senate Committee on Public Accounts has cleared the Nigeria Customs Service of allegations that it failed to remit ₦62.2bn into the Federation Account, as contained in the 2019 Audit…
World Bank Issues Argentina Guarantees For $2bn Commercial Loan
The World Bank on Tuesday announced it was issuing guarantees to allow Argentina access to up to $2 billion in commercial loans, a move designed to aid the embattled economy’s…
World Cup: Mbappe Bags Brace As France Beat Senegal
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France launched their bid for a third World Cup crown with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in Group I on Tuesday. Real Madrid star Mbappe…
Tinubu’s Supporters’ Overdrive Making Him Unpopular, Says ZLP Chairman
The National Chairman of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP), Dan Nwanyanwu, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu against what he described as excessive political activities by some of the President’s supporters,…
Canada Government Sued Over Climate Inaction
Three young women and two environmental groups on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Canadian government seeking to force it to develop an action plan to meet its key climate…
Nigeria’s Long-Awaited Digital Switch Over Gets Major Boost
Nigeria’s long-awaited transition from analogue to digital broadcasting got a boost on Tuesday when stakeholders reaffirmed their resolve to complete the country’s Digital Switch Over (DSO) programme. At the event…
Ghana In Canadian Court Seeking To Overturn Partey’s World Cup Ban
Ghana’s government was headed to Canadian federal court Tuesday seeking to overturn Ottawa’s refusal to issue a World Cup visa to player Thomas Partey, who is facing trial in Britain…