DR Congo lose in World Cup warm-up moved over Ebola fears
The Democratic Republic of Congo, whose World Cup preparations have been disrupted by concerns over the Ebola outbreak, lost 2–1 to Chile in a warm-up match played behind closed doors in France on Tuesday.
Trump vows response after Iran shoots down US helicopter
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to respond after he accused Iran of shooting down a US military helicopter the previous night, hours after he said negotiations to end the Middle East war were in their final stages.
Ngoshe stakeholders hail Tinubu, others, disown Kaigama role in rescue of 416 captives
The Ngoshe Stakeholders Forum (NSF) in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State has dismissed reports suggesting that Mr. Samaila Kaigama played any role in the rescue of about 416 abducted persons from Ngoshe, while hailing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, and other stakeholders for their support.
Atletico reject Real Madrid’s €150m move for Julian Alvarez
Atletico Madrid have turned down a €150 million (£129 million) bid from city rivals Real Madrid for star forward Julian Alvarez, as competition for the Argentine’s signature intensifies ahead of the new season.
Kano Govt: We are rebuilding education from ground up
The Kano State Government says it is rebuilding its education system from the ground up as part of broad reforms aimed at improving standards and reducing the number of out-of-school children in the state.
FG threatens sanctions over Abuja–Lokoja Road delays
By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Federal Government has warned that contractors handling the Abuja–Lokoja Road reconstruction risk sanctions if they fail to deliver on schedule, insisting that funds released must be properly utilised for project execution. Minister of Works, David Umahi, issued the warning on Tuesday during an inspection tour of the road corridor […]
