Over the years, several nations have been handed unexpected World Cup opportunities after other qualified teams withdrew, were banned, or became unable to participate in the tournament.

In a major push to strengthen Nigeria’s maritime economy, President Tinubu has approved certification and compliance procedures for five proposed deep seaport projects in five states, targeting the recovery of over 70 per cent of Nigerian-bound cargo currently handled by neighbouring African countries.

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he had told US negotiators “not to rush into a deal” with Iran, amid anticipation — and mounting criticism — of an agreement to end the war in the Middle East.

The former finance minister of Benin, Romuald Wadagni, officially became the country’s president on Sunday, taking over from his predecessor — and ex-boss — Patrice Talon.

President Bola Tinubu has won the All Progressives Congress APC presidential primary election with 10,999,967 votes, comprehensively defeating his sole challenger, Stanley Osifo, who polled 16,504 votes across the 37 states and the Federal Capital Territory FCT.

President of the United States, Donald Trump, has welcomed Nigeria’s Ambassador to the US, Kayode Are.

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention,NCDC, has placed the country on heightened Ebola alert, warning that Nigeria faces a high risk of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD importation amid the worsening outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo ,DRC,and Uganda.

Two suspects allegedly connected with the gruesome murder of a student nurse, Miss Wendy Achumba, at Umuadara, Umulogho, Obowo local council area of Imo State, have been arrested.

Says nation’s workers now ‘most vulnerable group By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA — The Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund, NSITF, has raised fresh concerns over the state of workplaces in the country, declaring that Nigerian workers have become one of the most vulnerable groups in society due to increasing occupational risks and inadequate workplace protection measures. […]

When a team qualifies for a FIFA competition but later becomes unable to take part, FIFA has established procedures to ensure the tournament continues with minimal disruption.

Terrorists during church Saturday night vigil killed three persons and abducted 15 worshippers in an attack at Ori-Oke Ajaiye in the outskirts of Ikiran village of Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara state.

DR Congo could be barred from the World Cup if the team fails to comply with strict isolation requirements before travelling to the United States.

By Vincent Ujumadu  The Anambra State government has introduced blood pressure screening as part of efforts to tackle hypertension. The state Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike said at a briefing that the screening exercise will take place in all public hospitals and primary healthcare centres in the state. According to Obidike, the initiative is […]

.Seals 239 facilities, arrests 931 offenders By Olasunkanmi Akoni Lagos State Government has intensified enforcement of the ban on Styrofoam and other single-use plastics, confiscating banned products worth about N5 million from warehouses and shopping malls across the state as part of efforts to tackle environmental pollution. Meanwhile, it also apprehended 931 people for waste […]

Veteran actress Bukky Wright has opened up about the reason she ventured into acting, revealing that it all started after her children were taken away from her at a very young age.