Kylian Mbappe missed another penalty as champions Real Madrid fell to a 2-1 defeat at Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Wednesday.

THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday implored development partners and other stakeholders to bridge systemic inequalities and foster an inclusive, unbiased financial system that benefits all Nigerians, irrespective of gender or geography.

Liverpool’s seven-game winning run came to a dramatic end as Fabian Schar’s last-gasp equaliser forced the Premier League leaders to settle for a thrilling 3-3 draw at Newcastle on Wednesday.

President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has expressed interest in collaborating with Nigeria to harness critical minerals, particularly lithium, to drive the green energy transition and support the development of electric vehicles (EV) batteries.

Manchester City snapped a seven-game winless streak as Kevin De Bruyne played a starring role in a 3-0 Premier League win over Nottingham Forest on Wednesday.

Abortion rights, whether of the mother or the provider, may be conferred on the persons by the national constitution, or by the legislatures. Legalization or penalization of abortion is a touchy issue in the countries of the world.

Residents of Makurdi, the Benue state capital and its environs have expressed frustration over the scarcity of cash in most parts of the state.

The Nigeria Immigration Service NIS has again raised the alarm over activities of fake recruitment syndicates, saying it is working with sister agencies to track those behind the fraudulent scheme.

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been removed from office following a parliamentary no-confidence vote.

The House of Representatives has urged the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to focus on lithium production to increase revenue generation in Nigeria.

A bill proposing the creation of a coastal state from the current Ondo State has passed its first reading in the Senate.

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has addressed the circulation of an old video showing one of its personnel, Deputy Route Commander B. Ojeamiren, allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.

Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has given reasons for inviting a Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, saying the airline’s price policy is causing worries among air travellers.

HE Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has said he would revive the moribund Edo State transport company, Edo Line.

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Citizens Liberties Committee, led by Chairman Nuhu Egya, paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday.