Switzerland beat Canada 2-1 to clinch top spot in World Cup Group B
Ruben Vargas and Johan Manzambi fired Switzerland to top spot in World Cup Group B on Wednesday with a 2-1 win over Canada as the co-hosts also ensured a historic spot in the knockout rounds.
APC suspends Kebbi chairman, Zuru LG party chair over alleged infractions
In a statement signed by the State Party Secretary, Alhaji Sa’idu Muhammad Kimba, and made available to journalists in Birnin Kebbi, the party said the suspension followed complaints received from stakeholders within the Zuru Emirate.
Olympics to offer all Games competitors $10,000 grants
The International Olympic Committee, which has been under growing pressure to introduce prize money to the Olympics, on Wednesday announced it was setting up a grant for every athlete who takes part in the Games.
FG discovers major Platinum, Gold, Nickel deposits in Kaduna, seeks fresh investments
By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government has announced major mineral exploration breakthroughs in Kaduna State, revealing the discovery of significant deposits of platinum, gold, nickel, copper, lithium, rare earth elements and other strategic minerals. Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, disclosed this on Wednesday at the 5th African Natural Resources and […]
We have never posted officers to any checkpoint around port environment — AIG Okunade
By Efe Onodjae The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Maritime, AIG Okunade Ronke, has denied allegations that officers were deployed to illegal checkpoints around port access roads, insisting that no such authorization exists within the system. Her clarification came as the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Ports Authority stepped up a coordinated […]
Tincan customs generates N111.2bn in May, as CAC Anani vows higher performance
By Efe Onodjae The TinCan Island Port (TCIP) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service has recorded a revenue collection of N111.2 billion in May 2026, consolidating its status as one of the Service’s top-performing commands. The newly deployed Customs Area Controller (CAC), Comptroller Joseph Anani, disclosed this on Wednesday during his maiden interactive session with […]
