A city in Pakistan has become the unlikely centre of the global football industry, producing an estimated 70 per cent of the world’s footballs, including the official match ball used at the FIFA World Cup.

By Ugochukwu Alaribe UMUAHIA — The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has trained traditional birth attendants across communities in Abia State on safe pregnancy practices and childbirth management as part of efforts to improve maternal and newborn health. Speaking during the training, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the NDDC, Chief Samuel Ogbuku, […]

By Esther Onyegbula Social media influencer Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VDM, has agreed to honour the Nigeria Police Force’s invitation after the case was transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Force Headquarters, Abuja, even as his lawyers insisted that the investigation be conducted transparently to inspire public confidence. The development followed […]

A 24-year-old footballer has died and 12 other players were injured after lightning struck a football pitch during a match in southern Thailand.

..as Reps uncover fresh contradictions …FRSC defends number plate allocation By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The State House on Thursday distanced itself from the controversial Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), telling the House of Representatives Ad-hoc Committee investigating the body that it never requested a budget code from the Office of the Accountant-General of the […]

By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda Goshwe, has said the economic reforms of President Bola Tinubu are restoring investor confidence, stimulating growth and laying the foundation for Nigeria to attain a $1 trillion economy. Nentawe stated this on Thursday at Colloquium 2.0 held in […]

By Gabriel Ewepu ABUJA — The Federal Government has expressed optimism that the Nigeria NOW! Global Investors Expo 2026 will attract fresh investments into the solid minerals sector and deepen economic diversification efforts. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, represented by the Director-General of the Mining Cadastre Office (MCO), Engr. Simon Nkom, […]

By Luminous Jannamike ABUJA — The factional National Chairman of the Accord Party, Prof. Christopher Imumolen, has withdrawn from the 2027 presidential race and endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, saying he chose to step aside because Nigeria’s national progress should take precedence over his personal political ambition. Imumolen said he took the decision […]

By Obas Esiedesa, Abuja The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched a nationwide awareness campaign to assist investors and beneficiaries recover unclaimed dividends and inherited investments, as part of efforts to strengthen investor protection and reduce dormant assets in Nigeria’s capital market. The initiative, unveiled on Thursday in Abuja through the Probate/Unclaimed Monies Awareness […]

Morocco will not participate in the 2030 FIFA World Cup qualifiers after securing automatic qualification as one of the tournament’s main hosts.

The Gulf has borne the brunt of Iran’s attacks during the Middle East war, with strikes targeting US assets as well as civilian infrastructure such as energy sites, ports and airports.

Mexican social media influencer César Gastélum has been killed in a shooting while livestreaming outside a fast food restaurant in Culiacán, the capital of Sinaloa State.

By Kingsley Omonobi The Police Service Commission (PSC) has formally handed over 50,000 newly recruited Police Constables to the Nigeria Police Force for training. The handover ceremony, which took place on Wednesday at the Commission’s corporate headquarters in Abuja, marked the completion of the recruitment phase and the commencement of preparations for the training of […]

Several countries have changed, replaced or redenominated their currencies in recent years as governments sought to simplify transactions, tackle economic challenges or align their monetary systems with broader economic reforms.

By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has said its strategic economic reforms implemented over the past 34 months have laid a strong foundation for sustainable economic growth, financial stability and inclusive development. The apex bank stated that the measures were already contributing to improved macroeconomic conditions, increased employment opportunities and efforts […]