Salah, Belgian golden generation eye last shot at World Cup glory
Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Belgium stalwarts Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois head into Group G at the 2026 World Cup knowing this summer's tournament will likely be their last chance for glory on football's biggest stage.
ADC built on principles, not personalities — David Mark
National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Senator David Mark, has said the party is offering Nigerians a political alternative founded on principles rather than personalities following the emergence of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the party’s presidential candidate.
Otti immortalises Prof Nnenna Oti, names Umuahia bus terminal after her
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has immortalised the Returning Officer in the 2023 governorship election in the state, Professor Nnenna Oti, by naming the newly constructed multimodal bus terminal in Umuahia after her.
Iran could open Strait of Hormuz in a month if terms agreed
There’s an indication that Tehran would restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz to pre-war levels within a month in a framework deal with the U.S that would see Washington withdraw its forces from Iran’s vicinity, Iranian state TV has reported.
Police arrest mother, daughter over alleged N18m romance scam
Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre, NPF-NCCC, have arrested a mother and her daughter over their alleged involvement in a romance scam that reportedly defrauded a Malta-based victim of more than N18 million.
2027 Elections: Hopes dim for Nigeria’s 80,000 inmates
As of February 9, 2026, Nigeria’s total inmate population stood at 80,812.
US defence secretary links ISIS commander’s killing to protection of Nigerian Christians
The United States Secretary of Defence, Pete Hegseth, has said Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of ISIS, was largely responsible for attacks targeting Christians in Nigeria.
2027: How Duke emerged as PRP presidential flag bearer
FEW days after joining the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, former Cross River State Governor, Mr. Donald Duke, yesterday, won the party’s presidential ticket and was declared presidential flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
Dangote refinery slashes diesel price by N200 amid fresh fuel imports
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reduced the gantry price of Automotive Gas Oil, AGO, also known as diesel, by N200 per litre, amid reports that petroleum marketers have begun receiving fresh imported shipments.
Only righteousness can rescue Nigeria from crisis — Alaafin
THE Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, yesterday, declared that Nigeria’s growing security and economic challenges can only be effectively addressed through a return to righteousness and genuine fear of God.
Abducted teachers, students ‘ll return home soon — Makinde
GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde, yesterday, assured that that his administration was making serious efforts to secure the release of the kidnapped teachers and students and are reunited with their family members.
