Ayyoub Bouaddi announced himself on the biggest stage in world football with a dazzling performance as Morocco held Brazil to a 1-1 draw in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The minister identified the Calabar-Ebonyi-Benue Trans-Saharan Superhighway as one of the flagship projects expected to transform economic activities across the South-East, South-South and parts of the North-Central region.

Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti has attributed his side’s 1-1 draw against Morocco in their opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to nervousness, loss of possession, and a lack of balance, particularly in the first half.

Gov. Alia described the visit as a positive demonstration of collaboration between the federal and Benue governments in advancing the welfare of citizens, particularly women and families.

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) “over its failure to account for approximately ₦5.9 billion reportedly spent on the incorporation, transition, and rebranding of NNPC into NNPCL.” The NNPC reportedly paid N2.9 billion for incorporation expenses from petroleum product proceeds, while the […]

Two men were charged Saturday over the theft of $18,000-worth of kit and equipment from the England team at the World Cup, a US prosecutor said.

In the wake of the strikes, two far-right Israeli ministers called for retaliatory strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh.

The Socceroos produced a disciplined and determined performance to secure all three points against a Turkish side that entered the match with high expectations.

Lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Aloy Ejimakor, has raised concerns over aspects of the ongoing trial involving his client, Nnamdi Kanu, particularly regarding time allowed for the defence to present its case.

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has said that democracy remains Nigeria’s best path to development, insisting that the country’s post-1999 challenges are a result of poor leadership choices rather than a failure of the democratic system.

By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Transport unions in Kwara State have threatened mass action against the federal and state governments over the deteriorating condition of the Oko-Olowo and Ohan bridges, which they say have severely disrupted economic activities in parts of Kwara and neighbouring Oyo State. The unions, comprising the National Union of Road Transport Workers […]

By Vera Anyagafu State of the African Diaspora (SOAD) Minister of Trade, Hon. Ebube Ebisike George, carries a resume that reads like three careers in one; diplomat, serial entrepreneur, and aspiring astronaut. But at the core, he is a Nigerian pushing trade, energy, and human capital projects across continents, and now speaking outagainst South African […]

…Vows to Intensify Anti-Terrorism Operations By Kingsley Omonobi The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd), who reportedly died while in captivity following his abduction. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, […]

…Calls for Local Defence Production, National Database to Tackle Insecurity By Kingsley Omonobi ABUJA — Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has said ongoing conflicts involving Israel, Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine are making it increasingly difficult for Nigeria to procure modern military hardware needed to combat insecurity. Speaking on Saturday at the […]

Pastor Harrison Charles of Day Spring Assembly in Awada, Onitsha, Anambra State, has been arrested for allegedly taking 75 married women from their husbands and made them his wives.