Following the dramatic completion of the group stages at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the path to global glory has taken shape with the official confirmation of the Round of 32 matchups.

By Peju Akande The air inside the house always smelled of burnt onions and bleach, a sterile, sharp mixture he used to clean the floors every Saturday morning until the terrazzo gleamed like the surface of a fresh grave. We live in a culture that treats endurance as a spiritual currency, especially for women, telling […]

A political support group, Renewed Hope for the Elderly, has launched a nationwide mobilisation campaign aimed at securing about 24 million votes for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election by rallying elderly Nigerians behind his administration’s policies on senior citizens.

It is a historic campaign for African football at the ongoing FIFA World Cup, with nine out of ten countries successfully booking their spots in the tournament’s knockout stages.

…Says insecurity, poor infrastructure driving businesses away from state ….‘Education, LG system have collapsed’ By Nnamdi Ojiego Despite Imo State government’s claims of improved security, massive road construction, and an ambitious plan to provide 24-hour electricity, the African Democratic Congress, ADC, says the state is still struggling to attract investment because of insecurity, poor infrastructure, […]

Lionel Messi came off the bench to score his sixth goal of the tournament as Argentina warmed up for their World Cup knockout match with Cape Verde by beating Jordan 3-1 on Saturday.

By Matilda Ikediobi Dr Monday Ubani is a Senior Advocate of Nigeria. In this interview monitored on  Arise TV, Ubani spoke on the challenges State Police structure might encounter and the possible solutions to ensure its effectiveness. Excerpts: You wrote on the police bill, describing the process as historic. However, you have some concerns about […]

THEY are in three different parties for now but within their inner recesses, something is working together. Three of the South-East governors are working hard to return to office in 2027 and one will strive to implant a successor he can always turn up to after leaving office next year.

United States (US) President Donald Trump has said US military strikes in Nigeria saved Christians from continued attacks by terrorists, claiming the operation brought an end to the widespread killing of Christian communities.

What happened to the $30 million (approximately N144 billion) contributed by the Nigerian government in collaboration with international partners as part of efforts to secure schools against attacks and abductions?