10 highest-scoring opening matches at World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has produced some unforgettable opening matches over the years, with hosts and contenders often setting the tone for the tournament from the very first whistle.
Kylian, Neymar lead football-inspired baby names across South America
Across South America, a legion of pint-sized Kylians and Neymars will be following the fortunes of the stars to whom they owe their names when the World Cup kicks off on Thursday.
Refuse Heaps: Agency donates 10 waste trucks to Lagos
The Lagos State Lottery and Gaming Authority has donated 10 brand-new waste compactor trucks to the state government as part of efforts to address waste management challenges in the state.
ISWAP commanders, IEDs specialist surrender to troops in Yobe
The report stated that the two terrorists, identified as Ismail Mohammed and Abu Umar, surrendered to troops of the 159 Battalion in Geidam on June 8.
Joint DSS-Army team foil planned attacks, kidnap by ESN in Southeast
The Department of State Services (DSS), backed by troops of the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, on Wednesday foiled plans by members of the outlawed Eastern Security Network (ESN) to attack several security checkpoints, kidnap women, students and children across the Southeast states. A security source disclosed that, acting on intelligence acquired by the […]
Nigerians fleeing xenophobic attacks in S’Africa head home
The first group of Nigerians repatriated from South Africa following escalating anti-immigrant attacks were due to land in Lagos on Thursday, officials said.
