England received a boost on the eve of their World Cup quarter-final against Norway after Declan Rice, Marc Guehi and Reece James all returned to training on Friday.

By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta/Ebunoluwa Sessou Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, and the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies over the successful rescue of pupils and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Abiodun, in a […]

By Dapo Akinrefon The Council of Fulani Chiefs in South West Nigeria has commended President Bola Tinubu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and security agencies for the successful rescue of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oriire Local Government Area of the state. The council, led by its Chairman and Sarki Fulani of Lagos, Alhaji Mohammed […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has urged Nigerians to take advantage of the ongoing Permanent Voter Card (PVC) registration exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The party said obtaining the PVC would enable citizens to participate […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Code of Conduct and Public Petitions, Senator Neda Imasuen (APC, Edo South), has denied allegations linking him to fraud, bank robbery and criminal investigations in the United States, describing the claims as a politically motivated campaign to damage his reputation. Imasuen, in a […]

Super sub Mikel Merino broke Belgian hearts and sent Spain through to a World Cup semi-final against France with a late goal in a gripping 2-1 win on Friday.

“For over five decades, Rangers has stood as one of Nigeria’s foremost national football institutions. Although proudly rooted in Enugu and the South-East, the club has always belonged to Nigeria.

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja President Bola Tinubu, has approved the upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Nasarawa, into the Federal University of Mining, Engineering and Technology, Nasarawa. A statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the upgrade is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to strengthening technical education, developing human capital, and unlocking Nigeria’s vast […]

President Bola Tinubu has disclosed that no ransom was paid and no concession made to secure the release of the pupils and teachers abducted by Ansaru terrorists in Oyo State. Tinubu, in a statement on Friday, said the victims were rescued alive and unharmed by security forces, describing the development as a moment of relief […]

Super Falcons head coach Justine Madugu has unveiled a 25-player squad led by captain Rasheedat Ajibade for Nigeria’s defence of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title in Morocco.

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has distributed 72,000 bags of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides and other agricultural equipment to farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost food production. The inputs, delivered through the Zamfara 2026 wet-season fertiliser programme, were launched on Friday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state […]

“He told me, ‘Ali, I will do everything to secure Nigerians.’ I believe him, and I pray that the promise will be fulfilled,” Ndume said.

By Dapo AkinrefonA coalition of civil society leaders and organisations, on Friday, accused the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, of allegedly carrying out a politically motivated campaign against former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, describing his arrest and continued detention as a “political witch-hunt” allegedly aimed at […]

“He’s already played senior international football and was a big part of Nigeria’s team in their World Cup qualifying campaign.”

Meanwhile, the NCDC’s latest report also showed that the outbreak continued to spread across 23 states and 111 local government areas.