The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late Saturday that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a “major diplomatic asset”.

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has called for an end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, using his platform at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards to urge unity across the continent.

The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of Eko Bridge (outbound to Lagos Island) for safety investigations and repairs.

… Protests Violation of Human Rights By Femi Bolaji Jalingo — The Director General of the Abdullahi Bello Bodejo Taraba Central Campaign Council, Adamu Kurmi, has condemned the arrest of their candidate shortly after his visit to the All Progressives Congress (APC) state secretariat. Bodejo, the National President of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore Socio-Cultural […]

Pep Guardiola has called on West Ham United to do Manchester City a favour in the Premier League title race.

The President of the Nigeria Port Authority Pensioners and Welfare Association (NPAPWA), Charles Binitie, has revealed that some retired workers under the old pension scheme still receive as low as N30,000 monthly pension despite years of service, even as the association suspended its planned protest following Federal Government intervention.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship aspirant in Bauchi State, Alhaji Usman Adamu, has defended the FCT MInister Nyesom Wike against allegations of working for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, saying most of those who accused the minister have now defected to the ruling party themselves. Adamu also dismissed […]

•Iyabo Ojo and Lizzy Anjorin next to trade big screen for gloves as feuds turn profitable By Benjamin Njoku  Nigerian show business is gradually shifting from the stage and screen to the boxing ring, and the trend is catching on fast, with social media buzzing over this new income stream for entertainers. Just as street singer Portable and content […]

What began as a usual Saturday morning in the serene neighbourhood of Ajah ended in heartbreak and unanswered questions, as the life of 67-year-old Chief Augustine Nwalieze was brutally cut short within the walls of his own home.

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — Former presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has warned that the timetable released by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the 2027 general elections could deepen political tension and destabilise party structures across the country. Hashim said the compressed schedule was already creating pressure within the political system, fuelling internal disputes and […]