…COAS says troops have neutralised and arrested 1,877 terrorists, deployed armed drones, locally made combat vehicles…Rescue efforts for abducted Oyo pupils making progress By Evelyn Usman PORT HARCOURT — The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, has disclosed that the Nigerian Army has trained 14,000 of the 28,000 additional soldiers approved by President […]

President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked football’s world governing body for suspending the red card issued to USA’s Folarin Balogun, paving the way for the star striker to play in a last-16 showdown against Belgium in the World Cup.

‎The world has turned its eyes to the beautiful game of football as the Federation of International Football Asssociation, FIFA World Cup continues to generate interests from USA, Mexico and Canada, the three countries co-hosting the expanded World Cup of 48 national teams.

By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has constituted a reconciliation committee to address grievances arising from its recently concluded primary elections ahead of the 2027 general elections. The committee, made up of party elders and key stakeholders, is expected to be inaugurated next week and will be chaired […]

USA forward Folarin Balogun is free to play in the World Cup last-16 game against Belgium after FIFA on Sunday suspended the red card he received in his previous game.

By Victor Ahiuma-Young ABUJA — The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and its training arm, the Digital Bridge Institute (DBI), have unveiled plans to reposition the institute as a leading centre for digital skills development, research, innovation and policy to support Nigeria’s digital economy. The initiative was announced by the President and Chief Executive Officer of […]

By Dayo Johnson AKURE — A 47-year-old refrigeration and air conditioning technician, Idris Abiodun Clement, has been killed during a robbery attack in the Shagari area of Akure, the Ondo State capital. Clement, a father of five, was reportedly shot by suspected armed robbers who invaded the neighbourhood in the early hours of the day […]

By Adeola Badru The Nigerian Army says it is making significant progress in ongoing efforts to rescue the 46 pupils and teachers abducted from schools in Oyo State, while reaffirming its commitment to tackling security challenges across the country. Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant-General Waidi Shaibu, disclosed this during an interactive session with media […]

The FIBA Basketball World Cup African Qualifiers are underway, with Nigeria’s D’Tigers making a strong start in their quest for a place at the 2027 tournament in Doha, Qatar. The Nigerian men’s basketball team opened the qualifying window with three consecutive victories, strengthening their hopes of securing one of Africa’s coveted spots at the global […]

By Kingsley Omonobi PORT HARCOURT — Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has called for stronger collaboration among African armies to tackle terrorism, insurgency and other transnational security threats confronting the continent. Shaibu made the call on Sunday at the Third African Land Forces Forum, held in Port Harcourt as part of […]