Leo XIV tossed away the diplomatic tact usually required of popes as he began a state visit to Spain on Saturday, revealing that his footballing loyalties lie with Real Madrid.

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki Five people have died and 12 others sustained injuries in a road crash along the Nkalagu axis of the Enugu–Abakaliki Federal Highway in Ebonyi State. The Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ebonyi State, Daniel Asanya, confirmed the incident, describing it as a lone crash involving a […]

The former Speaker alleged that Governor Alia personally communicated the proposal to him through an official letter and that his rejection of the idea became one of the reasons for his eventual ouster.

By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Northern human rights activist, Comrade Ibrahim Garba Wala, has called on the judiciary to immediately review and vary the bail conditions imposed on former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, describing the current terms as a calculated instrument of pre-trial punishment designed to keep the ex-governor perpetually confined. Wala, a human […]

The United States, one of the three host countries of the 2026 World Cup, has refused to grant visas to 15 members of Iran’s delegation, state television reported on Saturday.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will not only showcase some of the world’s best players but also a new generation of coaches experiencing football’s biggest stage for the first time.

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Ekiti State has expressed concern over the reported detention of some of its members, calling on security agencies to provide information about their whereabouts and ensure due process is followed.

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, six participating nations stand out for a remarkable reason: not one player in their squads plays club football in their home country’s domestic league.

The National Common Entrance Examination serves as the gateway for admission into Federal Government Colleges, popularly known as Unity Schools.

The payments form part of FIFA’s expanded Club Benefits Programme, which has been increased to $355 million for the 2026 World Cup cycle.

He said the service would continue to work in synergy with other security agencies to protect lives and property, as well as advance national security objectives.

The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has cleared a former Governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke, as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections.

For about two decades, the northern part of the country has been ravaged by terrorism characterised by sacking of entire communities, mass killings, looting, destruction and kidnappings for ransom.

The row erupted just days before the June 11 start of the 2026 World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The Police Command in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) says it has arrested a wanted alleged notorious supplier of logistics and ammunition to bandits, kidnappers and terrorists.